One Planet – Ours!
Sustainability for the 22nd Century
Throughout the U.S. Botanic Garden
May 24 – October 13, 2008
Our much anticipated summer exhibition this year will focus on sustainability - not only how it applies to gardens and the landscape, but also how each of us and our communities can live for tomorrow, as well as for today. 'One Planet - Ours! Sustainability for the 22nd Century' will showcase garden displays on the Conservatory Terrace and interpretive and sculptural displays in the National Garden and Bartholdi Park. The U.S. Botanic Garden has once again invited other organizations from around the country to participate in the exhibition: 'One Planet - Ours!' will feature government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and individuals who are leading efforts toward sustainable lifestyles. Included are the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), U.S. Department of Energy, American Horticultural Society, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Longwood Gardens, National Wildlife Federation, and many more. Tying it all together will be "Cool Globes," an exhibit of more than 40 sculptures of "whole-earth" solutions to the problems of living unsustainably.
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One Planet-Ours!Related Multimedia:
From NBC 4: "Exhibit Shows Visitors How They Can Impact Planet" Wendy Rieger Reports.
Almost 40 features in the exhibit "One Planet- Ours!" are designed to help visitors understand how they impact Earth and how some small changes can make a difference.
+ Cool globes, hot ideas