This "iron" saguaro is located on the wildflower trail at the Desert Botanical Garden. It was created by Jeff Hebets in honor of his cousin Phil. It's made from the pick heads that are used to salvage native plants.
In 1980, Phil Hebets organized a tree boxing methodology that enabled over one million native plants to be salvaged rather than bulldozed. The process allowed municipalities to pass ordinances requiring that native plants be saved and replanted. These actions together with revisions to the Native Plants Laws, championed by Phil, changed the face of landscapes in the desert southwest.
What a fitting honor Jeff created for his cousin Phil.
9 comments:
Such an amazing piece of art.
It really is a wonderful tribute Sharon, I'm guessing it will rust and age beautifully.
Kudos to those fine persons involved in preserving rather than destroying Mother Nature. Love your photo of this striking sculpture.
That is a really nice tribute for some important work that he did.
Phil is the kind of person we need more of! Bravo!
The world needs more of Phil.
It is lovely and a great tribute.
So great!
A beautiful and fitting sculpture for the desert.
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