PS - Marc, You might try renting the playground mulch for the duration 
of your show and then returning it to the supplier! Great 'green' 
recycling message.

Larry

On 1/21/2011 2:04 PM, Bernier, Marc wrote:
>
> Hello Museum Colleagues,
>
> I am sure some of you may have encountered that problem and will have 
> a suggestion for us as how to proceed...
>
> We will need to exhibit a sculpture that requires the addition of a 
> fair amount of soil (about 200 cubic feet) surrounding it. The dirt 
> will need to be scattered on the floor of the gallery around the 
> sculpture.
>
> Of course we would not like to bring any kind of parasites or living 
> organisms in our galleries.
>
> Can we get treated soil guaranteed that it will be free of living 
> pests, bugs and pollen?
>
> Thank you
>
> Marc Bernier
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