Amposta to create giant plant sculpture to protect butterfly populations

The Eurecat technology center launches a regenerative environmental project to support local pollinators.

Generic image of a plant sculpture shaped like a butterfly in a natural setting.
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Generic image of a plant sculpture shaped like a butterfly in a natural setting.

The Eurecat Amposta technology center will host the L'Efecte Papallona initiative on March 14th, featuring the creation of a large sculpture made of native aromatic plants to support pollinators.

Organized by the Climate Resilience Center and several environmental groups like SEO/BirdLife, the event aims to combat the 80% decline in butterfly populations recorded over the last 50 years. The living sculpture will serve as both a biological haven and a community art piece.

"This project connects biodiversity, art, education, local community, and social collaboration."

Rodrigo Vargas · A Regenerar Association
The schedule in Amposta includes the main planting session in the morning and workshops for building nesting boxes and insect hotels in the afternoon. This model is part of the Regenerant Papallones project, which will be replicated in ten different locations across the Iberian Peninsula.