This September, Londoners will get their first-ever chance to sip nectar while surrounded by butterflies. Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (‘Grosvenor’) will partner with multi-sensory visionaries Bompas & Parr to launch a unique butterfly biosphere in Grosvenor Square in Mayfair.
From 5 – 15 September, Londoners are invited to step inside Butterfly Biosphere: Pleasures of the Nectar Dome the world’s first Lepidopterarium, combining butterfly ecology, nectar tasting and an abundance of photo opportunities with the butterflies. Not least because it will be lit with pink lighting and feature shimmering, iridescent décor to match the butterflies’ vibrant colour scheme.
On arrival, visitors will be given the opportunity to try a sip of nectar made using fruit nectar from flowering trees and say cheers to butterflies, the unsung heroes of pollination. This will be followed by an experiential walk to the Biosphere where a Wildlife Guardian will guide guests into the enchanting world of butterflies, advising them on how best to appreciate the fascinating creatures. Guests will also receive a pair of rainbow spectacles that will enhance their butterfly vision and be able to sit on a throne for a selfie that makes them look like they have a pair of brightly-coloured wings.
The experience will also highlight the fact that London’s butterfly population is in trouble – having declined by 76% over the last four decades – and help capital dwellers learn how to help their winged friends. Guests will be greeted by a “wildlife guardian”, be able to donate to butterfly conservation initiatives, watch them hatch and develop a newfound appreciation of their essential role in nature and how to take a crucial role in ensuring their future survival.
Harry Parr, a co-founder of Bompas and Parr, says: “Butterflies are the unsung heroes of pollination, so it’s about time Londoners had a place to go and celebrate them by saying cheers with a glass of their favourite drink – nectar. And taking the odd beautiful butterfly picture along the way as well.”
Keith Bailey, Mayfair Director, Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, says: “We are very excited to collaborate with the creative visionaries Bompas & Parr to host an engaging installation that celebrates nature and biodiversity right in the heart of Mayfair. Grosvenor Square is the second largest garden square in London and we want to welcome both locals and visitors from further afield to enjoy it as a vibrant and interesting open space in Central London.”
Butterfly Biosphere – Where and how?
Butterfly Biosphere: Pleasures of the Nectar Dome is open from Thurs 5th September –Sunday 15th September, 10am – 7pm. It is located in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair.
For more information, please visit www.mayfairandbelgravia.com
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