By Chantal Mulenga, Associate Organizer, Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter
Congratulations to Karen Larson, the winner of the 2026 Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter Postcard Art Contest!
Her winning piece “Chipmunk Visitor” captures a quiet moment in Cook Forest, where a curious chipmunk pauses mid-forage, cheeks full of acorns preparing for the season ahead. Inspired by a real encounter on the trail, the piece reflects both the charm of wildlife and the small, everyday rhythms that sustain life in Pennsylvania’s forests.
Karen Larson is an artist whose work reflects a deep care for the natural world. In 2025, she held an exhibit titled Retrospective, where she donated all proceeds from her work to favorite environmental groups like Sierra Club. Reflecting on her work, she shared,
“I’ve wanted to donate more than I could in daily life, and this show made it possible. I’ve always felt my best way to communicate my love and care for life on our small, fragile, unique planet was through creating artwork, and I hope others who see it feel that too.”
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