The youth attending CityArts come from Providence’s inner-city communities where they lack access to the beauty of our natural world. The Art and Nature Studio aims to bring nature to Providence youth, beginning an essential bond between our environment and the arts. The studio, an engaging space housing specimens from all walks of life, utilizes hands-on interaction, investigation and participation to provide outlets for a range of learning styles, talents and interests. It is an opportunity for the kids to learn from their natural world, to develop an understanding of our living planet, and to become life-long advocates for the environment.