For the Benefit of Both is a seasonal fundraising event series designed to build deeper connections between people and nature through art, experiences, workshops, and conversation.
Through these events, we invite our community to experience what happens at The Nature Place each and every day—fostering a deeper connection with nature and a greater understanding of the impact we can have, together.
Our 5th annual: music on the marsh benefit concert
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, november 12th, 2026
We're grateful for this annual benefit concert that has become a cherished tradition. Music on the Marsh is the third event in our 2026 seasonal fundraising series, For the Benefit of Both, made possible through the generosity of our sponsors. Their support helps make our programming possible and fuels our mission to inspire and cultivate meaningful connections between people and nature—for the benefit of both.
Sponsors:
Interested in becoming a For the Benefit of Both Series sponsor?
Winter Maker's Market
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Sunday, December 6th | Timing TBD
SAVE THE DATE...for our annual Winter Maker's Market.
Vendor submissions open October 1st
Nature's Living Room
Event was held Saturday, May 2, 2026 and featured Family Portraits & Professional Headshots on the Marsh
We’re partnering with Celia Rose Photography and Fokus Photo to offer FREE photo sessions in the park at a suggested donation to The Nature Place.
Nature’s Living Room also featured a variety of community resources focused on financial wellbeing, wellness, parenting support, and workforce readiness for those entering or re-entering the job market. Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed hands-on workshops, interactive activities, and opportunities for all ages to connect with nature and one another.
Event Photos by: Angie Capwell Photography
Event Partners
This event was made possible through partnerships with a variety of local businesses, clubs, and organizations. Their support, expertise, and community spirit helped make the day a success and created meaningful opportunities for attendees of all ages to connect, learn, and engage with nature, for FREE!
The heart of Art: An Immersive Nature & Art Experience
This ticketed event directly supported environmental education programming at The Nature Place.
Guests joined us for an immersive evening exploring the connection between people and nature through the lens of art. The curated exhibition featured work from local and regional artists, encouraging attendees to discover new ways of noticing, appreciating, and engaging with the natural world that surrounds us every day.
The event showcased artwork created by Summer Day Camp participants, immersive art installations, hands-on creative workshops, and opportunities to connect with artists whose work is inspired by nature.
Light, seasonal appetizers were included with each ticket. Tickets were required for guests ages 18 and older, while children attended free. Proceeds from the event supported environmental education programming at The Nature Place, helping us inspire and cultivate meaningful connections between people and nature—for the benefit of both.
