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Home / 2017 / August / 25 / Bee-decking the meadow: A community eco-art installation

Bee-decking the meadow: A community eco-art installation

By Nathan Skolski on August 25, 2017

Artist and sculptor Annabel Stanley, foreground, shows participants how to make coiled bumblebee ‘pots’ during a recent Pollinator Pasture event.

Artist and sculptor Annabel Stanley, foreground, shows participants how to make coiled bumblebee ‘pots’ during a recent Pollinator Pasture event.

A fun way to create art while learning about bees and pollinators

What: An eco-art installation, activities and events
Who: Border Free Bees, Public Art Pollinator Project
When: Tuesday, August 29 to Monday, September 4
Where: Brent’s Grist Mill Heritage Park, 2136 Leckie Place, Kelowna

The last official week of summer holidays is the perfect time to celebrate art and nature together.

A series of events, organized by UBC Okanagan’s Border Free Bees and the City of Kelowna’s Public Art Pollinator project, will give people the opportunity to create art, learn about pollinators and enjoy the great outdoors.

There are six free, drop-in events at the Pollinator Pasture at the Brent’s Grist Mill Heritage Park running over six consecutive days. The first session on Tuesday, Aug. 29 is held in conjunction with a Parks Alive event—music and displays from the Kelowna Museum Society will be on site. All remaining events feature guest artists, artisans and musicians. Participants can also learn about the Border Free Bees research project that links art with wild bee conservation.

In collaboration with the Border Free Bees research project and EartHand Gleaners Society, this series of events is presented by the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus in partnership with Emily Carr University of Art + Design, the Kelowna Museum Society, and Parks Alive at the City of Kelowna.

Everyone is welcome but people must be prepared for uneven ground and exposure to sun and heat. Please bring drinking water, picnics and appropriate sun protection. These outdoor events are open-air and weather dependent, and there is no water access or washroom on site. If in doubt, call 778-840-8911.

For more information, contact Nancy Holmes at nancy.holmes@ubc.ca or Jaymie Johnson at beedeckingkelowna@gmail.com

WorkBee 2 – Pine Needle: Coil

Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Learn to coil pine needles using stinging nettle fibre as thread.
Special displays and live music with Kelowna Museum Society and Parks Alive.

WorkBee 3 – Wild Grasses: Material Inquiry and Technique

Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Harvest, process and learn about wild grasses.
Guest: Sharon Kallis

WorkBee 4 – Nettle: Harvest and Process

Thursday, Aug. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Harvest, process and create cordage out of stinging nettle.

WorkBee 5 – Weekend Intensive: Playful Discovery

Saturday, Sept. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Playfully create coiled bumblebee ‘pots.’
Guest: artist and natural sculptor Annabel Stanley

WorkBee 6 – Weekend Intensive: Playful Discovery

Sunday, Sept. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Playfully create coiled bumblebee ‘pots.’
Guest: singer/songwriter Leila Neverland

Final Celebration

Monday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the installation of this community project!
Local refreshments will be served
Guest: singer/songwriter Maiya Robbie

About UBC's Okanagan campus

UBC’s Okanagan campus is an innovative hub for research and learning in the heart of British Columbia’s stunning Okanagan Valley. Ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world, UBC is home to bold thinking and discoveries that make a difference. Established in 2005, the Okanagan campus combines a globally recognized UBC education with a tight-knit and entrepreneurial community that welcomes students and faculty from around the world. For more visit ok.ubc.ca

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Associate Director, Public Affairs
University Relations

The University of British Columbia
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Tel: 250 807 9926
E-mail: nathan.skolski@ubc.ca

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