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Welcome to Community Design Lab

We’re a mobile, nature-inspired studio that brings the community-led design to your neighborhood. We’re here to help you design a greener, more connected community.  

Your ideas shape your world

Parking lots don't have to be lifeless, and neighborhoods don't have to be gray. We believe everyone - from 6-year-old artists to lifelong creators - has the power to reimagine their community and its green spaces.  Our programs blend art, local nature, and hands-on service learning to turn everyday spaces into places of connection. Across Maryland, DC, & Virginia, we're helping to democratize design one garden, one art installation, and one community at a time. Get your hands dirty in the soil, at the drawing board, or in the studio!  

Our Programs

From "Creative Mischief" to "Second Bloom," our programs and workshops are designed to spark creative spirit and strengthen local stewardship. 

Creative Mischief

Creative Mischief

Creative Mischief

Youth 6-12

Hands-on art and nature workshops where kids learn about native plants and animals in a fun, supportive setting.  

Design+Build

Creative Mischief

Creative Mischief

Teens

Middle and High-schoolers collaborate with professional mentors to design and install real conservation landscapes and earn SSL credits.  

Second Bloom

Creative Mischief

Second Bloom

Adults & Seniors

Restorative workshops focused on mindfulness, native plants, and personal storytelling through nature-based art.  

Want us to visit your school, library, or office?

We offer free nature art workshops that bring people together in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.  

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I loved this session. It allowed me to Play! Using non-traditional tools for art, like natural dyes, was great. Duct tape your inner critic!


past Nature Art for Human Connection participant

Nature Art Collection

Free, nature-focused coloring sheets, created by local artists, are available online from our Nature Art Collection. These coloring sheets feature native plants and animals, local eco-streetscapes, and a variety of designs to choose from. We also feature lesson plans for most of our coloring pages, for educators looking for new ways to engage. More content is added daily. Make sure to check back soon! 

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Volunteer With Us

Volunteer With Us

Volunteer With Us

We have volunteer opportunities for all. Teens can earn SSL hours through most of our volunteer opportunities, while adults can provide mentorship, instruction, or support! 

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 Help us grow! We’re looking for host organizations, corporate sponsors, and new locations for community plantings.  

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