Episode Three This week we learn all about the stationary "spin" bikes that have been installed at Strawberry Flag, and will be used to generate the power needed for the hydroponic water system. We also talk with US Veteran James Duncan, who shares his personal VA story and harrowing history. Janet Owen Driggs, historian and author, educates us on the history of animal therapy on the VA campus.

Strawberry Flag - September 28, 2009

This artwork raises the American flag on the underused quad at 205, 208, 209, using resources completely independent of the VA Hospital. The strawberries that are growing here using aquaponics were rescued from a farm in Whittier, the water has been drawn from the Los Angeles River and is amended by live fish. The project is powered by solar energy and by people charging batteries connected to stationary bicycles. Lauren Bon/Metabolic Studio is working on this piece with both veterans and professionals at the hospital. It is dedicated to the men and women in service to our country. The Metabolic Studio, a direct charitable activity of the Annenberg Foundation, funds Strawberry Flag.