[Cultural Event] Biodiversity between the cracks - turning urban plants into street art
Co-organized by CON
Mon, 15 Jun, 19:00–20:00|Foyer A1
Mon, 19:00
A variety of herbs, grasses and mosses grow in even the most densely built-up cities - in pavement cracks, in wall crevices or sidewalk greenery. They are often overlooked (and trampled down), but play an important role in urban ecosystems.
Join us for a walk to make these overlooked inhabitants of our cities visible! We will be taking a walk from Davos Congress into the city to identify and mark the plants we encounter with coloured chalk and name them. We’ll also be taking photos and sharing them on social media under the hashtag #krautschau - giving the little green inhabitants of Davos the attention they deserve, highlighting their beauty and resilience, and making them visible beyond the city.
This low-threshold, interactive activity creates a bridge between environmental education, artistic intervention (street art in the best sense of the word), and biodiversity research. The format sparks conversations, and invites people to explore ecological connections right in their everyday surroundings. By combining science communication with creative expression, it engages a wide audience – from curious children to casual passers-by to the Forum participants. The #Krautschau draws attention to the value of urban biodiversity and encourages dialogue on the relationship between humans and nature in urban contexts.