Eco-SculpturesAlive in Burnaby

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Alligator Gator, Eileen Dailly Pool’s mascot, has come alive and welcomes patrons to the centre.

Bears A sloth of three bears at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course remind us of wilderness and our coexistence with wildlife.

Bees A hive of bees signify the importance of pollination and remind us of the direct link of sustainable horticulture and urban environments. Location changes.

Butterfly Symbolizing change, transformation and celebration, this butterfly was created in partnership with Taylor Park School and lives in Taylor Park.

Cranes cr Tancho and Sandhill Cranes remind us of the value of protecting wetland habitat and fragile species. Located in Centennial Park next to Horizon’s Restaurant on Burnaby Mountain.

Discs Maple leaf designs celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017.

Dragon d At Cameron Park, a dragon nestled in a children’s play area brings to life folktales and stories of ancient times.

Dragster cd Donated by local business Mundies Towing & Recovery, this Eco-sculpture represents the Cowie Dragster that broke the world speed record at Mission Raceway in 2007.

Eagles Created for the 2009 World Police and Fire Games, eagles represent power, knowledge, prestige, friendship and peace. Located in Central Park, along Kensington Avenue and on Marine Drive.

Float fl See our community float up close at the Burnaby Village Museum as well as at local events this summer.

Frogs f These frogs are a reminder of the fragile environment we have on land and water.

Hawk Located in front of University Highlands School, this hawk majestically overlooks Burnaby.

Horses Parsley and Sage, our signature pieces, represent the historic C.W. Parker Carousel, housed at the Burnaby Village Museum.

Owl 13 owls created for Canada 150 call attention to declining owl populations and the need for habitat protection

Pollinator Series p Pollinators, including caterpillars, lady bugs and spiders are vital in a healthy ecosystem.

Salmon This school of salmon reminds us of the importance of the food that we eat and the rivers where we play.

Sheep sh A flock of sheep were created to celebrate the Lunar Year of the Sheep, 2015.

Permanent Eco-Sculpture Location

Creating an Eco-Sculpture

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Celebrate art, horticulture and the environment.This unique program brings together the community with art, education, environment and horticulture while fostering appreciation and long-term support for Burnaby parks.

Eco-sculptures create art from nature in a modern form of horticulture. Distinct from topiary where single plants are pruned to achieve decorative shape, Eco-sculptures use a variety of flowers and plants, set into a metal frame which is packed with soil. This creates a unique mosaic-like image and form, drawing on the selected plants’ unique colouring and characteristics.

Burnaby’s, Eco-sculpture themes are selected for their significance to the community and environmental issues, and involve community members in developing and creating the sculptures. Once created, the Eco-sculptures are displayed throughout the community as a point of pride and tourist attraction in Burnaby parks.

In addition to regular locations, Burnaby Eco-sculptures can also be seen at local parades and events.

Although each Eco-sculpture is different, most use a variety of the annual Alternanthera. Similarly, the time taken to create an Eco-sculpture depends on the sculpture’s size and design. In general, two weeks are needed to stuff a sculpture with soil and one week to plant the design.

To get involved, phone 604-294-7450 or email ecosculpture@burnaby.ca

1. Metal Sculpture The starting point for an

Eco-sculpture is a 3-D metal frame, constructed to strict building standards, and able to remain solid and stable when filled with thousands of pounds of soil.

2. Wrap & Secure Filter Fabric

The frame is covered with a nylon filter fabric which acts as ‘skin’ and allows moisture in and out of the sculpture.

3. Add & Compact Soil A fertilized soil mix is

compacted into the covered frame starting from the bottom. This ensures the structure’s stability and prevents voids from settling soil.

4. Mark Sculpture The planting pattern is marked on the frame.

The pattern is carefully calculated considering the various plants that create the sculpture’s features, and is based on 400 plants per square meter.

5. Plant Pattern The Eco-sculpture

is planted using a “dibble stick” to poke a hole through the filter fabric and into the soil, and inserting a plant into the hole. This process is repeated until the sculpture is completely covered with plants.

6. Finished The Eco-sculpture is

finished! Water and sun do their job over 8 to 10 weeks as the plants fill-in, and the sculpture’s shape and features take form. During this time, it is critical to fertilize, monitor soil moisture, and clip and prune the sculpture.