Opening on August 14, 2024 in both Galleries are two diverse exhibits. Bill Reichhardt will have Digital Photos in the Willow Gallery while Elizabeth Nook’s work of Encaustic Painting will hang in the Garden Gallery. After his retirement, Bill was able to actively pursue his lifelong love of nature photography. This exhibit showcases the beauty and divesity of birds of the Chesapeake region. From hunting eagles to majestic egrets, hummingbirds and flying ducks, his images highlight birds iniflight and interacting with their environment. Then a portion of the exhibits traverses the globe to reveal the animals from Southern Africa; the photos tell stories of diversity and survival in continually threatened habitats.
Elizabeth Weiss Nook is a versatile artist and architect, seamless blending creativity with nature inherent fine arts, design and architectural works. Her deep rooted passion for ecological conservation shines through her pieces, reflecting her love for the environment and her unwavering spirit of adventure, Elizabeth finds joy in the intricate dance between design and construction, crafting beauty even amidst challenges, and embracing the transformative power of resilience in the face of adversity. She is also a wife, mom to two little ones and a USCG boat captain.
The Opening Receptions will be August 18, 2024 at the Galleries in the Visitor Center from1:30 to 3:30. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Admission to the park is $6. per vehicle; the fee is waived for the Reception only.
