{"id":36031,"date":"2025-08-11T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/?p=36031"},"modified":"2026-01-29T14:12:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T20:12:51","slug":"where-art-and-nature-meet-exploring-the-superior-school-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/where-art-and-nature-meet-exploring-the-superior-school-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Art and Nature Meet: Exploring the Superior School Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

With support from a 2025 Go Outside Fund grant, 138 art students from Superior High School embarked on two field trips to the Superior School Forest. Explore how the students went on a journey to foster their creativity and deepen their connection with nature in our new blog post.<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Students-gathering-materials-from-nature-for-Land-Art-wherein-art-is-made-directly-in-or-of-the-landscape-Go-Outside-Fund.-Photo-courtesy-of-Olivia-White.jpg” alt=”students gathering natural materials in at the Superior School Forest” title_text=”Students Gathering Materials From Nature For Land Art, Wherein Art Is Made Directly In Or Of The Landscape (Go Outside Fund). Photo Courtesy Of Olivia White” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Students gathering materials from nature for Land Art, wherein art is made directly on the landscape using natural materials. Photo courtesy of Olivia White<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

High school art students explore the Superior School Forest<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

This spring, art students from Superior High School wrapped up their school year with two immersive field trips to Superior School Forest. The students grounded themselves in nature and ignited the sparks of their creativity in capturing and creating art. As the students explored the forest, they applied the skills they\u2019d learned in class within the forest\u2019s bounds.<\/p>\n

Thanks to NRF\u2019s Go Outside Fund<\/a>, students were able to access transportation to and from the forest and received environmentally-friendly supplies for creating art.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Olivia White” job_title=”Head of Art Department and Educator at Superior High School” portrait_url=”data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iNTAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUwMCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDUwMCA1MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+CiAgICA8ZyBmaWxsPSJub25lIiBmaWxsLXJ1bGU9ImV2ZW5vZGQiPgogICAgICAgIDxwYXRoIGZpbGw9IiNFQkVCRUIiIGQ9Ik0wIDBoNTAwdjUwMEgweiIvPgogICAgICAgIDxyZWN0IGZpbGwtb3BhY2l0eT0iLjEiIGZpbGw9IiMwMDAiIHg9IjY4IiB5PSIzMDUiIHdpZHRoPSIzNjQiIGhlaWdodD0iNTY4IiByeD0iMTgyIi8+CiAgICAgICAgPGNpcmNsZSBmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk9Ii4xIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwIiBjeD0iMjQ5IiBjeT0iMTcyIiByPSIxMDAiLz4KICAgIDwvZz4KPC9zdmc+Cg==” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The most exciting and impactful outcome from this grant was witnessing the transformative power of art to connect students with their local environment. It wasn’t just about learning art techniques; it was about inspiring a profound appreciation for nature.<\/p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Student-group-Land-Art-project.-Photo-courtesy-of-Olivia-White.jpg” alt=”A wreath made out of natural materials resting between two tree trunks in the Superior School Forest” title_text=”Student Group Land Art Project. Photo Courtesy Of Olivia White” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Student group Land Art project. Photo courtesy of Olivia White<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Located about 20 miles south of Superior, the Superior School Forest boasts over 700 acres of white pines and mixed hardwoods. The land offers all Superior School District students a unique and enriching learning experience.<\/p>\n

People often turn to nature for clarity and inspiration. That\u2019s exactly what the Superior School Forest provided for these 138 students.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Students-pose-for-a-group-picture-in-the-Superior-School-Forest.-Photo-courtesy-of-Olivia-White.jpg” alt=”Students pose for a group photo in the Superior School Forest” title_text=”Students Pose For A Group Picture In The Superior School Forest. Photo Courtesy Of Olivia White” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Students pose for a group picture in the Superior School Forest. Photo courtesy of Olivia White<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Honing their skills<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

During the first trip, photography students experimented with their camera settings to convey the depth and mood of the forest. Beyond the brick walls and florescent lights of the classroom, the lush green surroundings served as a fresh canvas. The tree bark and leaves were art materials in their own right. Ceramic students collected these natural materials to integrate into their slab studies. Later, this artwork was displayed at the school\u2019s annual art show, allowing students to showcase their unique creations.<\/p>\n

This first outing focused on hands-on learning. The students drew inspiration and gathered materials directly from their local environment. The students built a foundation of appreciation for nature\u2019s role in artistic expression using materials that it provides.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Reflective-sphere-on-the-Superior-School-Forest-floor.-Photo-by-Eilonwy-Lockwood-Superior-High-School-art-student.jpg” alt=”A reflective sphere sitting on the forest floor” title_text=”Reflective Sphere On The Superior School Forest Floor. Photo By Eilonwy Lockwood, Superior High School Art Student” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Reflective sphere on the Superior School Forest floor. Photo by Eilonwy Lockwood, Superior High School art student<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Art and the natural world<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The second field trip introduced students to the expansive world of environmental art. Exploring works from artists like Andy Goldsworthy, students dove into concepts like impermanence and the local environment\u2019s influence on art. These concepts directly align with the Wisconsin Arts and Design Standards, helping students meet the goals of their class in a unique and engaging way.<\/p>\n

Moreover, students were able to see where their craft fits in with the natural world, and the connection each of them has to their local natural communities. Grouping up to design and create site-specific environmental artworks, students were also able to work on their collaboration skills. This challenged them to mesh their thoughts and build a mosaic of their collective ideas.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Clouded-sulphur-butterfly-on-a-sawtooth-sunflower.-Photo-by-Jayden-Olson-Superior-High-School-Art-Student.jpg” alt=”a clouded sulphur butterfly on a sawtooth sunflower” title_text=”Clouded Sulphur Butterfly On A Sawtooth Sunflower. Photo By Jayden Olson, Superior High School Art Student” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Clouded sulphur butterfly on a sawtooth sunflower. Photo by Jayden Olson, Superior High School Art Student<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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These field trips gave students the opportunity to expand upon the work they\u2019d done in the classroom within their local natural communities. The Superior School Forest gave students a literal and figurative breath of fresh air, a refreshing change of pace to tie together a year\u2019s worth of classroom learning.<\/p>\n

Photography students demonstrated great improvement in their technical skills and their ability to capture nature\u2019s essence through the camera\u2019s lens \u2013 there must’ve been something in the air! Ceramic students masterfully incorporated natural materials into their slab art pieces, creating a collective artwork that was displayed in the Superior School Forest. This was a beautiful tribute to the forest for all it helped them gain during their time there.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Photographs-attached-display-student-creations-exploration-and-interaction-with-nature-in-the-school-forest-Go-Outside-Fund.-Photo-Credit-David-Aleshire.jpg” alt=”Close up of fungi with blue tint” title_text=”Photographs Attached Display Student Creations, Exploration And Interaction With Nature In The School Forest (Go Outside Fund). Photo Credit David Aleshire” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Close up of the underside of a mushroom with a blue tint. Photo by David Aleshire<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Every one of the 138 students improved their ability to create and capture art within nature. This was evident in their creations and the new understandings they had as they walked away from the trips. They left these trips with a deeper understanding of how nature can inspire art \u2013 and how they themselves fit into that bigger picture.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Student-sitting-in-a-tree-and-snapping-a-picture.-Photo-courtesy-of-Olivia-White.jpg” alt=”Student sitting in a tree and snapping a picture” title_text=”Student Sitting In A Tree And Snapping A Picture. Photo Courtesy Of Olivia White” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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This direct engagement fostered not only artistic growth but also a tangible sense of responsibility towards our natural resources, extending far beyond the classroom.<\/p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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Opportunities like this one are made possible thanks to NRF\u2019s supporters through the Go Outside Fund!<\/p>\n

The Go Outside Fund provides funding that helps connect youth to outdoor, nature-based learning experiences. Teachers or partner organizations may apply for funding to cover costs like purchasing field supplies, or paying for transportation, substitute teachers, or educator costs.<\/p>\n

Interested in supporting nature-based learning experiences for Wisconsin\u2019s youth? Become a member of NRF or donate directly to the Go Outside Fund at www.WisConservation.org\/Give<\/a> designated to the \u201cGo Outside Fund.\u201d<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/grants\/go-outside-fund\/” button_text=”About the go outside fund” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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