About this Event
On Saturday, April 18, join and collaborators , , and for an exhibition walkthrough of LA on the Move followed by a milkweed plant giveaway provided by Arroyo & Foothills Conservancy.
This special Earth Month program in LA Union Station’s Waiting Room Gallery is an opportunity to meet the exhibition collaborators and learn about how people and wildlife travel through shared landscapes across Los Angeles County following paths that intersect and overlap. Produced with the Data Vandals—an art team known for transforming data into captivating visual stories—this exhibition illustrates the importance of creating sustainable pathways for animals and insects alike. After the walkthrough, join Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy to learn more about the region’s biodiversity and the role that urban species such as monarch butterflies and milkweed, a pivotal plant that is integral to monarch migration, play in maintaining balance. A native to nearly all of California’s ecoregions, milkweed is a powerful way to support our LA environment while caring for one of our most beloved travelers: monarch butterflies!
Metro is committed to creating environments where all species can flourish by reducing car dependence through public transit, planting native and drought-resilient vegetation, protecting nesting areas, and keeping paths open for animal movement.
Go Metro and see art along the way! Los Angeles Union Station is accessible via Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Metro Bike Share, Metrolink, Amtrak and several municipal bus lines. Take the Metro A, B, D or J Line directly to Los Angeles Union Station. Plan your trip using the Transit app, the trip planner at metro.net or by calling 323.GO.METRO.
Park at Union Station East or West garages, starting at $8.
About ArtCenter College of Design
Founded in 1930, ArtCenter College of Design is a private, nonprofit institution located in Pasadena, CA. Consistently ranked one of the top design schools in the country, ArtCenter is fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
About Data Vandals
A New York City-based data-activism collective, the Data Vandals build art and stories from the numbers that structure our lives using publicly available data as their medium to create bold narratives that challenge societal myths. Led by artist Jen Ray and data visualization expert Jason Forrest, the Data Vandals take a playful approach to presenting data-backed insights, inviting viewers to join a conversation about community life in all its forms.
About Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy
Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy (AFC) is a non-profit organization focused on preserving and restoring natural open spaces and wildlife habitats in the San Gabriel and Crescenta Valleys near Los Angeles, California, primarily by identifying and protecting vital wildlife corridors that connect isolated natural areas, allowing animals to move freely through the urban landscape; they also provide educational opportunities to the community about the importance of these ecosystems.
About Metro Art
Metro Art enhances the customer experience with innovative, award-winning visual and performing arts that encourages ridership and connects people, neighborhoods and destinations throughout L.A. County. A diverse range of site-specific artworks are integrated into the growing Metro transit system, improving the quality of transit environments, and creating a sense of place. Follow Metro Art on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Sign up for the Metro Art email list to learn about upcoming art opportunities, events and exhibitions!
About the Union Station Waiting Room Gallery
Metro Art presents exhibitions in the Waiting Room Gallery that engage a broad range of transit riders and visitors to Union Station. The program creates a memorable, dynamic environment for Metro customers and encourages the use of public transit. Exhibitions incorporate extensive advance research and partnerships highlighting a variety of subjects with a connection to transportation, Union Station and local creative communities.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Los Angeles Union Station, 800 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, United States
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