Mark Dion has created a library filled with books about nature for the birds to enjoy. In a large cage, live finches, canaries and doves fly, perch, and hop over the books. Many of these nature books give us insight into how animals and plants work together in harmony, a beautiful nature for us all to enjoy and appreciate.

But how do you think the birds will react to these books? 

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Books are written for our understanding of nature but just writing about nature is not enough to make a difference in the world. We must do our part to protect nature, to protect these birds. As we protect and nurture nature, nature also protects and nurture us.

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Drawing inspiration from the installation, the nature walk or just from your favourite book, The HopBarn would like to populate our own library for birds with your thoughts. Contributions can be created at The HopBarn during visits to the exhibition or created at home by downloading a template and posted to us, to be added by the Hopbarn staff.