Opening: Around Pollinators

2801 16th St NW,Washington DC 20009

22 April, 2022

Description

Garden project "Around Pollinators" opens its doors to the public concurring with World Book Day and Earth Day, come celebrate with us! On the occasion of World Earth Day (April 22), the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC, invites you to the opening of the garden installation Around Pollinators by artist Lucia Loren.In addition, we will also be celebrating World Book Day (April 23) the Catalan way, Sant Jordi, giving away books and roses to our visitors. Come join us!Around Pollinators by Lucia LorenIn Around Pollinators, environmental Spanish artist Lucía Loren raises a reflection on the fundamental role of native biotopes in generating resilience in the face of the serious threat of climate change. With this purpose in mind, she proposes the creation of a garden of native plants that seeks to attract and feed local populations of fauna, improving their habitats, air quality and biodiversity. The selection of these native plants has been made based on the three zones in the region: coastal, piedmont and mountain, with the collaboration of American landscaper William Hearst. Assembled in these parterres of native plants, sculptural devices made with artisanal construction techniques of wood and ceramics are distributed, forming the necessary habitats to incentivize biotic pollinators to settle. Pollination is critical in the ecosystem to ensure food and the survival of all species, and in the urban area in particular, these benefits are essential to improve the environmental health of city dwellers. This project is a continuation of Around Nature, a garden project designed by Spanish Artist Juanli Carrion commissioned by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain on the occasion of the 5th Centenary of the first trip around the world, accomplished by Juan Sebastian Elcano and Fernando de Magallanes. The garden was designed to question the gastronomic and ecological consequences of this trip that sat the bases for our current globalized world. Program: 11 am - Doors opening & books and roses giveaway starts (until supplies last) 11.30 am - Presentation of the installation Around Pollinators by artist Lucia Loren and landscaper William Hearst 1 pm - End of the event ! Reservations on Eventbrite are encouraged but not mandatory and walk-ins will be welcome. Additional Visitor Guidelines and Safety Measures This activity takes place outdoors. All guests must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask while inside the building. All safety COVID19 protocols will be followed. By registering, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists by attending this event on the premises of the Embassy of Spain. You and any family members and guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. How to get there: The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest Metro station is Columbia Heights (Green and Yellow line). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garage is available at DC USA Shopping Mall (Columbia Heights Metro Station). Subscribe to our Newsletter to never miss an event by SPAIN arts & culture in Washington DC.