Rone Fillet

Word for Word

The Woord voor Woord workshop guides people (aged 10 and up, from all language backgrounds) in using imagination and creativity to come up with new words related to climate, biodiversity loss, and more.
Woord voor Woord is part of Ecolect. The Ecolect is a collection of new words and represents a 21st-century climate lexicon that expresses emotions and frustrations surrounding the current climate crisis. The use of the right language is essential throughout the climate debate, but words are only one way to express ourselves.

The number of spots for this workshop is limited, so registration is required via the following link: Registration completed !

Enimsay

Weaving Words for the Earth: Biodiversity Scrabble Workshop on Hemp

Under the banner of art and ecology, Enimsay invites you on a creative journey where words dance on the canvas of life. In a one-of-a-kind tapestry workshop, we gather around a circular canvas, 1.50 meters in diameter, woven from hemp, nature’s golden thread.

Participants, true artisans of biodiversity, are invited to form crosswords, like constellations of letters cut from recycled fabrics, sourced from the Cycl.one collective’s fabric library. Each fragment is a tribute to material, an echo of reuse and reinvention.

With the help of the Ecolect workshop, new words emerge, inspired by the rich and vibrant lexicon of biodiversity. These words, like precious pearls, are placed on the canvas as in a giant game of Scrabble and carefully fixed. True to its commitment to a sustainable future, Enimsay uses these materials to celebrate the richness of life and raise awareness of ecological challenges.

The workshop concludes with the addition of colorful shapes cut from various fabrics, creating a visual symphony of beauty and originality. The final piece, a tapestry radiant with collaboration and reflection on our world, is then presented to the public, inviting shared contemplation.

This artistic activity is meant to be an ode to co-creation, a tribute to ethical materials, and a space to raise awareness about environmental issues, blending creativity and pedagogy in a collective celebration of life.

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You can join this workshop at any time. To make it easier to organise, you can also register here: https://www.billetweb.fr/curieucity-forest

Christophe Albertijn

Christophe Albertijn

Christophe Albertijn

Le sol de la forêt est en partie visible et en partie caché sous la surface. Les champignons et le mycélium forment un réseau qui relie les deux. Avec nos oreilles, nous pouvons percevoir les divers sons de la forêt, mais la présence silencieuse des champignons nous permet d’imaginer un autre monde (sonore). Quel son produiraient-ils pour communiquer ?
En capturant soigneusement les sons les plus infimes et l’environnement plus large avec des microphones et des enregistrements, nous créons un terrain où nous pouvons laisser libre cours à notre imagination et rendre l’inaudible audible. Nous vous invitons samedi de 10h00 à 13h00 à un atelier dans le Parc Duden (point de rencontre @ Ten Weygaert) – Complet. Dimanche, vous pouvez venir écouter les résultats dans une installation audio / paysage sonore souterrain de la forêt. Plus d’information à suivre

Pour vous inscrire cliquez ici : https://www.billetweb.fr/curieucity-forest

Urban Species

SpecXcraft

You are cordially invited to the second Trans-Specific Assembly of Les BruXelles Libérées.
Already confirmed: A marsh; A singing reedbed; Chlorophyll and protozoa; Sparrows and fairies, winged and otherwise. The Wiels Marsh is a place where new alliances are forged between humans and many other species. In this sense, it holds the promise of a new way of thinking about our relationship with the city and with living things. In this workshop, the Urban Species* research-action collective invites you to open the specXcraft** project briefcase, and collectively imagine and build bits of Brussels of the future. Starting with the Wiels Marsh, the species that inhabit it, the practices of those who care for it, and the material generated during the festival, participants will be invited to give shape to the second Trans-Specific Assembly of Liberated BruXelles.

To register click here: https://www.billetweb.fr/curieucity-forest

symbiotic veil

Yami Moreno & David Ferreira

Symbiotic Veil

“Because plants cannot run away from problems or toward opportunities (except as seeds), survival often requires collaboration.” – Frederick R. Adler and Peter B. Adler

Symbiotic Veil is an intimate installation that visualizes the Wood Wide Web, a concept developed by biologist Suzanne Simard. Presented within a terrarium, the work models the mycorrhizal network that enables plants to communicate and share resources. Inspired by forest ecosystems, it uses artificial intelligence to reveal these complex exchanges.

Building on the theories of artificial neural networks applied to mycelial systems, Symbiotic Veil explores the invisible interactions between plants. In this work, mutualism unfolds as a silent choreography, where each mycelial filament orchestrates a symphony of vital exchanges, illustrating the interdependence in nature. This installation demonstrates how AI can decode the mysteries of biodiversity and deepen our understanding of the environment.

LONEUX Michèle - MuZoo - Inforsciences ULB

Classifications & Kinship

During this activity, participants will be invited to explore the urban fauna of Brussels, based on examples of familiar animals observed in the city’s streets, houses, parks, gardens and lakes. This exploration will introduce them to the concepts of classification and phylogenetic relationships.

The activity will begin with the recognition of animals that participants have probably already come across in Brussels, such as birds, mammals, amphibians and arthropods. Participants will be asked to compare these animals, highlighting their similarities and differences. This comparison will make it possible to classify them into coherent groups, thus revealing their family relationships.

What is phylogeny?

Phylogeny is the study of the evolution of species and their relationships. In this workshop, it is used to construct a phylogenetic tree.
Participants will build one by illustrating the relationships between the different species observed. The aim of this activity is to raise participants’ awareness of the biological diversity present in the urban environment and to introduce them to the basic principles of the scientific classification of living things.

Workshop lasts 30 min (max 10people) and takes place from 10:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:00

CC#2 - smartwaters

Maya Boueiz & Camelia El Bakkali - Inforsciences ULB/ Jardin Massart

Mission Marais de Wiels: Investigating the health of our aquatic ecosystem

Discover the magnificent Wiels Marsh with us! During this exciting activity, we’ll explore this unique natural area and discover the fascinating world of aquatic animals. We’ll delve into the secrets of the marsh by taking our own measurements and examining the state of health of the area. Using hydrological and biological data, we’ll learn more about the ecosystem and biodiversity of this exceptional corner of nature. An ideal opportunity to experience nature up close while learning something new!

Workshop lasts 1h30 (max 15 people) and starts as follows:

  • Fri: 2pm, 4pm
  • Sat: 11.30am, 2pm, 4pm
  • Sun: 11.30am, 2pm, 4pm

To register click here: https://www.billetweb.fr/curieucity-forest