Art in the Environment: A Public Art Tour
Event Details
Bolin Creek runs through several landscapes, including a meadow and a wooded floodplain. It also features an outdoor gallery of over 20 public artworks. This walking tour will investigate art, ecology, and the ways they resonate in an area rich with environmental and cultural histories.
Guides:
Allen Hurlbert
Professor of Biology
More about Professor Hurlbert
Allen Hurlbert is interested in large-scale patterns of abundance, distribution, and diversity, especially of birds and insects. In the Hurlbert Lab at UNC they ask questions about the structure of ecological communities, and the processes that are responsible for determining the patterns of diversity, composition, turnover and relative abundance both within local assemblages and across the globe.
Dr. Hurlbert is also a leader in the Carolina Biodiversity Collaborative, which is dedicated to tackling the biodiversity crisis head-on. To learn more about the Carolina Biodiversity Collaborative, visit their website: cbc.unc.edu
Steve Wright
Public Art Coordinator, Town of Chapel Hill
More about Public Art in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill’s public art is an expression of the people, places, and qualities that define our community. It includes murals, sculptures, and other artworks displayed on buildings, city transit vehicles, and throughout Chapel Hill’s landscapes.
To learn more, visit the Chapel Hill Arts website: chapelhillarts.org
Details
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00 am | (Rain date: November 21)
COST: $10 | $5 with Carolina Alumni Membership discount
LOCATION: Bolin Creek Trail, Chapel Hill
Discounts
Tuition is free for K-12 teachers. If you are a current K-12 teacher, email carolinak12@unc.edu with your name and school to reserve your ticket.
Tuition is free for UNC students, faculty, and staff. If you are a currently enrolled or employed by UNC-CH, email human@unc.edu to reserve your ticket or show your OneCard at the door. Walk-in entry will be available as space allows.
