Urbana, IL – A whimsical evening of light, art, and autumn celebration will brighten the University of Illinois campus this October as the “Illuminating Art in Nature” event returns to the Red Oak Rain Garden on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
According to the University of Illinois Extension, visitors can stroll the garden from 4:30 to 9 p.m. and explore glowing art installations, jack-o’-lanterns, caricature drawings, and a student-led art exhibit under the trees. The event is free and open to the public.
Guests can enjoy apple cider, a craft table, and an interactive educational fair featuring hands-on sustainability demonstrations. Organizers describe the evening as both environmentally friendly and creatively immersive, highlighting the connection between art and nature.
Located on the Urbana-Champaign campus, the Red Oak Rain Garden is a community-designed green space known for its rainwater management and native plants. The upcoming event aims to showcase how beauty, creativity, and sustainability can come together under one glowing canopy.
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