In Roman mythology, Flora was a goddess of flowers and the spring season, while Fauna and Faunus were both gods with close associations to the earth.  Their names are the source of the term referring to all plant and animal life occurring in a particular region or during a specific period of time.  In Flora and Fauna, Childs Gallery invites you to explore wildlife, vegetation, and foliage across both time and geographic location, taking a look at how artists view and interpret the natural world to which the ancient roman gods have lent their names.  The show, on view at 169 Newbury Street now through March 6, is free and open to the public.  For hours, please call 617-266-1108, email info@childsgallery.com, or log on to www.childsgallery.com.