Kelowna residents are encouraged to interact with Artist in Residence Lucas Glenn含羞草研究社檚 project that will animate several community parks. 

Lucas含羞草研究社� project M.A.S.S.I.V.E. is a mobile, interactive art installation aimed at getting residents to think creatively and critically about climate change and relationships with nature and each other. 

含羞草研究社淲ith salvaged tech connected to solar and power tool batteries, I hope this DIY installation creates small opportunities for intentional ecological exchange,含羞草研究社� Lucas said in a media release. 含羞草研究社淚 invite visitors to share water with Ponderosas, or to DJ for a bush of Oregon grape plants.含羞草研究社�

Rather than focusing on grand climate solutions, this project uses small, creative, and even anti-climactic gestures for living alongside plants he added.

You can find and interact with Lucas含羞草研究社� project between 1-4 p.m. in the following parks this fall:  

• Knowles Heritage Park - Saturday, Sept. 14;
• Ben Lee Park - Saturday, Sept. 21; 
• Knox Mountain Park 1st lookout - Saturday, Sept. 28; 
• Rotary Marsh Park - Saturday, Oct 5.

 
含羞草研究社淲e are thrilled with Lucas含羞草研究社� project and can含羞草研究社檛 wait for residents to experience it for themselves," said Christine McWillis, cultural services manager. 含羞草研究社淭his year含羞草研究社檚 theme of climate change is fitting as our community and we, as individuals, grapple with the realities of a changing climate.含羞草研究社�

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