Philadelphia was one of four cities selected by National Geographic to create nature-inspired artwork in urban spaces.
PHILADELPHIA --"I personally have always been inspired by plant and animal life and art," said Eurhi Jones."So, when I get any chance to take a somewhat not-so-exciting corner of the city and green it up, it's thrilling."
"I do believe the arts has a special place because, unless we can envision a better future, it's hard to know to go for that," she said. The location was narrowed down to the Overbrook Environmental Education Center in West Philadelphia. The former quarry filled with abandoned vehicles was transformed by Jerome Shabazz, founder and Executive Director of JASTECH Development Services, Inc. A grant from the EPA was the catalyst for change.
"We picked the theme of forests thinking about native plants, native trees," she said."The center asked for us to also put in honey bees and ants. They're hard-working creatures working in community to make the world better."
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