The Colors of Nature Academy was a two-week summer program for girls entering 5th, 6th, or 7th grades that explored the science of color in nature through the lens of art. Participants drew, created animations, made costumes, observed birds and insects, explored UV light, messed around with pigments, and used scientific tools such as microscopes. They  learned about foundational approaches in art and science, as well as how color is produced in objects such as feathers and butterfly wings. The final day of the academy included a public exhibit of student final projects.