Name: Opening: Around Pollinators
Start: 2022-04-22T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2022-04-22T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain

Opening: Around Pollinators

SPAIN arts & culturefeatures the most cutting-edge works of international renowned Spanish artists in fields such as design, urban culture, architecture, visual arts, film, performing arts, literature and music. A series of exhibitions, conferences, showcases, and performances take place every year at the most prestigious American cultural institutions bringing a taste of all the creativity, history, and talent of Spanish artists to the American public.

SPAIN arts & culture

Garden project "Around Pollinators" opens its doors to the public concurring with World Book Day and Earth Day, come celebrate with us!

Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain

<h3>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.</h3><h3>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!</h3><h3>Around Pollinators by Lucia Loren</h3>In “Around Pollinators,” environmental Spanish artist <a href="https://www.lucialoren.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lucía Loren</a> 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, Lucía Loren 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 William H. Sullivan, Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Student at the University of Maryland College Park.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 <a href="https://www.spainculture.us/city/washington-dc/around-nature/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Around Nature</a>, a garden project designed by Spanish Artist Juanli Carrion and commissioned by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain on the occasion of the 5th Centennial of the first trip around the world by Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastian Elcano. The garden was designed to question the gastronomic and ecological consequences of this trip that sat the bases for our current globalized world, and was installed on the grounds of the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain from June to November, 2021. Around Pollinators reuses and repurposes the structures designed by Juanli Carrión.Program:11 am - Doors opening &amp; books and roses giveaway starts (until supplies last)11.30 am - Presentation of the installation Around Pollinators by artist Lucia Loren1 pm - End of the event! Reservations on Eventbrite are encouraged but not mandatory and walk-ins will be welcome.Additional Visitor Guidelines and Safety MeasuresThis activity takes place outdoors, and face mask will not be required in the garden. Guests must wear a mask if they enter the building.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).<a href="https://dm-mailinglist.com/subscribe?f=b3069fd4" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to our Newsletter</a> to never miss an event by <a href="https://www.spainculture.us/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SPAIN arts &amp; culture in Washington DC</a>.

Spanish Young Music Talents:  Raquel Garzás in Washington, DC

Spanish Cultural Center - Embassy of Spain

EuroAsia Shorts 2026

Y Todavía Somos by Julia Nicolau

Spanish Cinema Now + Kids: "Valentina"

Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Opening: Around Pollinators

More events from SPAIN arts & culture

Discover more events from SPAIN arts & culture, from Film & Media to other experiences you might love.

Spanish Young Music Talents: Raquel Garzás in Washington, DC

EuroAsia Shorts 2026

Y Todavía Somos by Julia Nicolau

Spanish Cinema Now + Kids: "Valentina"

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Washington and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

Opening: Around Pollinators

More events from SPAIN arts & culture

Discover more events from SPAIN arts & culture, from Film & Media to other experiences you might love.

Spanish Young Music Talents: Raquel Garzás in Washington, DC

EuroAsia Shorts 2026

Y Todavía Somos by Julia Nicolau

Spanish Cinema Now + Kids: "Valentina"

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Washington and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.