The golden light of a Long Island North Shore sunset reminds us that nature offers something no prescription can replicate — stillness, perspective, and healing. Research consistently links time in natural settings to reduced stress and improved well-being. But the relationship is reciprocal: those who find solace in the land are the most devoted to protecting it. Nature nurtures us; in turn, we nurture it back.
🌿 This piece is part of the Down to Earth exhibit at the Downtown Artists Co-op, 96 Franklin Street, Clarksville. Come see it in person! @dac.gallery
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This photo was taken in 2008, yet on January 28, 1969, Union Oil’s Platform A blew out six miles off the Santa Barbara coast, releasing an estimated three million gallons of crude oil into the Pacific — at the time, the largest spill in U.S. waters. The disaster killed thousands of seabirds, dolphins, elephant seals, and sea lions, and fouled 35 miles of coastline. Though the well was capped, the ecosystem took several decades to recover — and oil in the water remains toxic to wildlife, causing reproductive problems, genetic abnormalities, and contamination throughout the food chain. The spill’s legacy, however, also sparked a movement: it directly inspired the first Earth Day in 1970 and the creation of the EPA, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Today, those hard-won protections are under serious threat — a proposed 65% cut to the EPA’s budget and a 2025 proposal to eliminate Clean Water Act protections for most streams and more than 80% of wetlands nationwide risk unraveling more than 50 years of environmental progress.
🌿 This piece is part of the Down to Earth exhibit at the Downtown Artists Co-op, 96 Franklin Street, Clarksville. Come see it in person! @dac.gallery
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🌿✨ Down to Earth is on exhibit until May 2nd and we are so proud of this incredible collection of work by the artists of the Downtown Artists Co-op. Take a peek at what’s waiting for you and come experience it in person all month long. Every piece tells a story — and nature has a lot to say. 🌎🌲
Come see us at 96 Franklin Street, Clarksville and let it move you.
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Wild Blue Phlox
Photography, Polaroid Emulsion
Wild blue phlox (Phlox divaricata) enhances ecosystems by providing nectar for pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Its early spring blooms also help stabilize soil and enrich biodiversity in woodland habitats.
🌸 This piece is part of the Down to Earth exhibit at the Downtown Artists Co-op, 96 Franklin Street, Clarksville. Come see it in person! @dac.gallery
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TN Wildflower: Ocoee
Photography, Polaroid Emulsion
The Tennessee wildflower, passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), known to Native Americans as Ocoee, thrives in open fields and forests, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. This vibrant plant contributes to biodiversity and has cultural significance, with its name honoring the rich heritage of the Ocoee River region.
🌿 This piece is part of the Down to Earth exhibit at the Downtown Artists Co-op, 96 Franklin Street, Clarksville. Come see it in person! @dac.gallery
#DownToEarth #EveryDayIsEarthDay #SupportLocalArt #ClarksvilleArtScene #DACexhibits
🌱 Get a little sneak peek at what’s waiting for you tonight… Down to Earth opens its doors at the Downtown Artists Co-op and the earth is calling you in. 🌎
Come as you are, bring a friend, and let nature inspire you. Tomorrow night 5–8pm at 96 Franklin Street — we can’t wait to share this with you. 🌲
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Bald Cypress in Autumn, 2025
Polaroid Emulsion on Arches Cotton Paper
Handcrafted Solid Wood Frame with Glass
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Dunes of the Provincelands, 2017
Polaroid Emulsion on Arches Cotton Paper
Handcrafted Solid Wood Frame with Glass
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Sandy Point Beach, RI, 2022
Polaroid Emulsion on Arches Cotton Paper
Handcrafted Solid Wood Frame with Glass
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