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The Seventh international “Fascination of Plants Day” will be launched by plant scientists across the world under the umbrella of the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO).
La septième journée internationale de célébration des plantes, intitulée “Fascination of Plants Day” 2024 (FoPD 2024), va être lancée par des scientifiques du monde entier sous l’égide de l’Organisation Européenne pour la Science Végétale (European Plant Science Organisation, EPSO).
The goal of this activity is to get as many people as possible around the world fascinated by plants and enthused about the importance of plant science for agriculture and sustainable production of nutritious food, as well as for horticulture, forestry and the production of plant-based non-food products such as paper, timber, chemicals, energy and pharmaceuticals. The role of plants in environmental conservation is also a key message.
Everybody is welcome to join this initiative!
Le but de cette manifestation est de faire en sorte que le plus grand nombre de personnes autour du globe soient fascinées par les plantes et conscientes de l’importance des sciences végétales pour l’agriculture et la production durable de nourriture, ainsi que pour l’horticulture, la foresterie et des productions non alimentaires à base de plantes, telles que le papier, le bois de construction, l’énergie et des molécules utiles à l’industrie chimique et pharmaceutique. Le rôle des plantes dans la conservation de l’environnement est également un message clé.
Activity booklet: The Buzzing World of Pollinators – 2024 edition
Friday June 14
The Office of Student Academic Services in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at McGill University, has put together a lovely free online booklet of self-paced activities about pollinators.
Learn to identify different native pollinators and plants. Get tips for planting a pollinator-friendly garden, do arts, play games and much more. There is something for everyone to enjoy!
Register now to receive your booklet on Friday June 14!
- Free
- For children and adults of all ages.
- In French and English.
- Registration will be accepted through June 13.
Plant Canada is a Federation of Canadian Plant Science Societies, a not-for-profit corporation, is an umbrella organization that seeks to bring together researchers, educators, extension personal, postdoctoral fellows and students in plant science and related disciplines in Canada.
The purposes of Plant Canada are: a. to organize and sponsor regular, effective scientific meetings and workshops under a national umbrella for plant science and related disciplines in Canada, b. to operate and maintain a strong communication network among Member Societies and their individual members, and c. to be a strong and effective force for public education and advocacy in plant and related sciences in Canada and globally. Plant Canada organizes Plant Canada conferences every four years.
Program – Plant Canada 2024 – Canadian Phytopathological Society
Workshop – Plant Canada 2024 – Canadian Phytopathological Society: R for biovigilance of phytopathogens based on metabarcoding approach
Tours – Plant Canada 2024 – Canadian Phytopathological Society: Visit to the Assiniboine Park Conservancy greenhouse, the Leaf Tropical Biome and tour the Conviron growth chamber manufacturing facility. Lunch provided on the Conviron Terrace and Visit the Leaf indoor Horticultural attraction, English Gardens, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden on your own. Date is July 7, 2024 from 9:30-2:00.
Activity booklet: The Joys of Spring – 2024 edition
Tuesday March 12
The Office of Student Academic Services in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at McGill University, has put together a lovely free online booklet of self-paced activities on spring.
The calendar states that March 19 is the first day of spring! But how does Mother Nature show us that spring is finally here? Be a nature detective as you hunt for the clues that tell us spring has finally sprung with our outdoor scavenger hunt. Identify migratory birds returning from their tropical destination. Do crafts, play games and much more. There is something for everyone to enjoy!
Register now to receive your booklet on Tuesday March 12!
- Free
- For children and adults of all ages.
- In French and English.
- Registration will be accepted through March 11.