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Sculpture on the Trail

2026

AUGUST  15, 2026 – OCTOBER 17, 2026

The Center for Environmental Education and Discovery (CEED) and Inspiration Plus are pleased to present their fourth annual Sculpture on the Trail exhibition - featuring 22 sculptures paired with 22 original poems all by local artists. Set along the trail and across the scenic grounds of CEED in Brookhaven, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the connection between visual art, poetry, and nature. In keeping with CEED’s commitment to sustainability, participating artists use natural and recycled materials. August 16–October 15, 2025
285 South Country Road, Brookhaven Opening celebration: Saturday, August 16, 2–5 PM
3 PM – Artist reception
4 PM – Live music by Moment’s Notice featuring Carl Safina and special guest Mala Waldron Free and open to the public. Sculptors: Jude Amsel, Scott Bluedorn, Maurits Bosma, Pam Brown, John Cino, Gregory Corn, Andrea Cote, Pierre Cote, Robin Gianis, Justin Greenwald, William King, Scott McIntyre, Elyzabeth Meade, Peter Menderson, Katia Read, Jay Sylvester, Ted Thirlby, Aurelio Torres, Tonito Valderrama, Mark Van Wagner, Dan Welden, John Wittenberg. Poets: Maggie Bloomfield, Kathy Donnelly, Carolyn Emerson, Karin Falcone, Adam Fisher, Mary Garcia, Russ Green, Adam Greenwald, Bruce Johnson, Nancy Keating, Mindy Kronenberg, Mankh, Claude Mayers, Haim Mizrahi, Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan, Kelly Powell, Tom Stock, David Taylor, Olivia Thirlby, Pramila Venkateswaran, James Wagner, Chip Williford.
The Center for Environmental Education and Discovery (CEED) and Inspiration Plus are pleased to present their fourth annual Sculpture on the Trail exhibition - featuring 22 sculptures paired with 22 original poems all by local artists. Set along the trail and across the scenic grounds of CEED in Brookhaven, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the connection between visual art, poetry, and nature. In keeping with CEED’s commitment to sustainability, participating artists use natural and recycled materials. August 16–October 15, 2025
285 South Country Road, Brookhaven Opening celebration: Saturday, August 16, 2–5 PM
3 PM – Artist reception
4 PM – Live music by Moment’s Notice featuring Carl Safina and special guest Mala Waldron Free and open to the public. Sculptors: Jude Amsel, Scott Bluedorn, Maurits Bosma, Pam Brown, John Cino, Gregory Corn, Andrea Cote, Pierre Cote, Robin Gianis, Justin Greenwald, William King, Scott McIntyre, Elyzabeth Meade, Peter Menderson, Katia Read, Jay Sylvester, Ted Thirlby, Aurelio Torres, Tonito Valderrama, Mark Van Wagner, Dan Welden, John Wittenberg. Poets: Maggie Bloomfield, Kathy Donnelly, Carolyn Emerson, Karin Falcone, Adam Fisher, Mary Garcia, Russ Green, Adam Greenwald, Bruce Johnson, Nancy Keating, Mindy Kronenberg, Mankh, Claude Mayers, Haim Mizrahi, Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan, Kelly Powell, Tom Stock, David Taylor, Olivia Thirlby, Pramila Venkateswaran, James Wagner, Chip Williford.
The Center for Environmental Education and Discovery (CEED) and Inspiration Plus are pleased to present their fourth annual Sculpture on the Trail exhibition - featuring 22 sculptures paired with 22 original poems all by local artists. Set along the trail and across the scenic grounds of CEED in Brookhaven, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the connection between visual art, poetry, and nature. In keeping with CEED’s commitment to sustainability, participating artists use natural and recycled materials. August 16–October 15, 2025
285 South Country Road, Brookhaven Opening celebration: Saturday, August 16, 2–5 PM
3 PM – Artist reception
4 PM – Live music by Moment’s Notice featuring Carl Safina and special guest Mala Waldron Free and open to the public. Sculptors: Jude Amsel, Scott Bluedorn, Maurits Bosma, Pam Brown, John Cino, Gregory Corn, Andrea Cote, Pierre Cote, Robin Gianis, Justin Greenwald, William King, Scott McIntyre, Elyzabeth Meade, Peter Menderson, Katia Read, Jay Sylvester, Ted Thirlby, Aurelio Torres, Tonito Valderrama, Mark Van Wagner, Dan Welden, John Wittenberg. Poets: Maggie Bloomfield, Kathy Donnelly, Carolyn Emerson, Karin Falcone, Adam Fisher, Mary Garcia, Russ Green, Adam Greenwald, Bruce Johnson, Nancy Keating, Mindy Kronenberg, Mankh, Claude Mayers, Haim Mizrahi, Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan, Kelly Powell, Tom Stock, David Taylor, Olivia Thirlby, Pramila Venkateswaran, James Wagner, Chip Williford.
The Center for Environmental Education and Discovery (CEED) and Inspiration Plus are pleased to present their fourth annual Sculpture on the Trail exhibition - featuring 22 sculptures paired with 22 original poems all by local artists. Set along the trail and across the scenic grounds of CEED in Brookhaven, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the connection between visual art, poetry, and nature. In keeping with CEED’s commitment to sustainability, participating artists use natural and recycled materials. August 16–October 15, 2025
285 South Country Road, Brookhaven Opening celebration: Saturday, August 16, 2–5 PM
3 PM – Artist reception
4 PM – Live music by Moment’s Notice featuring Carl Safina and special guest Mala Waldron Free and open to the public. Sculptors: Jude Amsel, Scott Bluedorn, Maurits Bosma, Pam Brown, John Cino, Gregory Corn, Andrea Cote, Pierre Cote, Robin Gianis, Justin Greenwald, William King, Scott McIntyre, Elyzabeth Meade, Peter Menderson, Katia Read, Jay Sylvester, Ted Thirlby, Aurelio Torres, Tonito Valderrama, Mark Van Wagner, Dan Welden, John Wittenberg. Poets: Maggie Bloomfield, Kathy Donnelly, Carolyn Emerson, Karin Falcone, Adam Fisher, Mary Garcia, Russ Green, Adam Greenwald, Bruce Johnson, Nancy Keating, Mindy Kronenberg, Mankh, Claude Mayers, Haim Mizrahi, Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan, Kelly Powell, Tom Stock, David Taylor, Olivia Thirlby, Pramila Venkateswaran, James Wagner, Chip Williford.

The Center for Environmental Education and Discovery (CEED) and Inspiration Plus are pleased to present our fifth annual Sculpture on the Trail exhibition – featuring 24 sculptures paired with 24 original poems all by local artists.

Set along the trail and across the scenic grounds of CEED in Brookhaven, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the connection between visual art, poetry, and nature. In keeping with CEED’s commitment to sustainability, participating artists use natural and recycled materials.

August 15–October 17, 2026
285 South Country Road, Brookhaven

Opening celebration: Saturday, August 15, 2–5 PM
3 PM – Live Music
3:30 PM – Poetry Reading

Free and open to the public.

Many sculptures are available for purchase. Please contact Jennifer Vorbach at 646-223-0161 or jennifer.vorbach@me.com

Sculpture on the Trail Event Schedule

Saturday, August 15, 2026

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Opening Celebration

3:00 p.m. Musical guest Moment’s Notice jazz band led by Carl Safina 

3:30 p.m. Poetry Reading in the trail

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