ENR2 Building Comes Alive with Inlays
Long before any researchers or staff moved into their new offices, Gila monsters, desert tortoises, hummingbirds, bobcats, vermillion flycatchers, and pupfish already had moved in. These critters inhabit the new building thanks to members of the UA and broader community, who purchased inlays depicting the animals as well as the hydrocycle, a GIS satellite, solar power, and other environmental images. Set into the concrete floor on each of the five stories, the metal inlays bring the building to life and provide an interesting environmental path for all who visit.
Adopt a Critter!
Inlays are still available. If you would like more information about purchasing a critter or other inlay, please contact Jeffrey Fischer-Smith, IE’s director of development, at JFISCHERSMITH@EMAIL.ARIZONA.EDU or 520-626-3231.
INLAYS ON THE GROUND, BIRDS ON THE CEILING Recognizing our appreciation of the environment, the building’s first living resident—a black-chinned hummingbird—took advantage of the new ENR2 habitat, laying two eggs in a tiny nest she built at the end of an overhead data cable. As the chicks—Jack and Jill—hatched and grew, folks around the world obsessively kept tabs on the family’s every move, captured through the live stream HummingBird Cam, which had more than 250,000 views. We wish the hummers many safe returns!
PHOTO CREDIT: DRENNEN BROWN
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