EVS Tale of the Two Cities booklet

ECOcalypse ECOcalypse ECOcalypse
SOSNOWSKY’S HOGWEED
Hello Madeira! Everything is fine?
You want to know my special power? I came to Poland in 50., from Sovietic Russia - when
Poland was occupied by them, as a example of simple plant cultures as an animal’s food. But
I’m not a simple plant! I had ambitios, self respect – you know! And guess what? I escaped
easily from legal areas of cultivation. I’m very famous in Poland! Every year tv and newspapers
are talking about me! You know why? In summer, with high temperatures my leaves
have toxic and alergic properties. People are scared to meet me on their way. Roooaaaarr!!!
(chorus of another invasive species with admiration for the Sosnowsky’s hogweed)
Oh... wow!!!!
EUCALIPTUS
My congratulations Sir.
SOSNOWSKY’S HOGWEED
Many river valleys and roadsides are occupied by large stands of meeee. I’m difficult to
eradicate because my seeds remain viable for many years and my roots are difficult to
remove. And yes, when I meet a human being on my way.... I can damage their skin for
a long time, I make even third-degree burns. But I need a cooperation with the sun, in
Poland we have short summer. I think seriously to move to Madeira – here you can forever
spring, we can fight against the people every day! Learn from me!
Banana Passionfruit (MARACUJÁ-BANANA)
Thank you for the connection. You are inspire us. First Laurissilva than we’ll find the way
how to resolve the human problem....So many troubles with them, they are drop garbage
everywhere! They are much more invasive than we are!
(chorus of another invasive species, war drums music: So many troubles with them, so many troubles;
So many troubles with them, so many troubles)
EUCALIPTUS
(in the center, lights on him, he gesticulates strongly)
Our plan is made. Let’s attack very suddenly....
CURTAIN
ECOcalipse ECOcalipse ECOcalipse