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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.
Come explore the buzzing world of pollinators!
The Office of Student Academic Services in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science, has put together a lovely free online booklet of self-paced activities on pollinators.
Pollinators such as bees, bats, birds, butterflies, and beetles do us an invaluable service. They are just as important as the warmth of the sunlight, the nutrients in the soil, and the purity of the water, for they help to pollinate over 75% of the world’s flowering plants! 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!
- For children and adults of all ages.
- The activity booklet is available in both French and English.
- Register now to receive your booklet on Friday June 14.
- For questions or additional information, please contact ingrid.chiraz@mcgill.ca.
- Registrations will be accepted through June 13.
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The Sonia Bujold Initiative is an outreach initiative established in 2021 by Ms. Sonia Bujold, a recent retiree from the McGill Department of Biology, to “reach out” and break the isolation that students, individuals living alone, and families experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Initiative offers engaging and educational activities on the fascinating world of biology through a series of free online self-paced activity booklets for children and adults.
The McGill Chapter of Let’s Talk Science is a volunteer-based group of graduate and undergraduate students from a wide range of faculties at McGill University. Our volunteers deliver hands-on classroom presentations, host public STEM events, mentor for and evaluate projects at regional science fairs, and provide STEM outreach to a range of urban and indigenous schools!
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.
Are you fascinated by plants? Us too! Join us on this world-wide day of plant love as we explore some of our favourite plants at Riverwood. We’ll explore our gardens and forests, learn about the important role each plant plays, and then plant trees together to support our urban forest ecosystem.
Important Information
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you are willing to get dirty. This is a rain-or-shine event unless severe weather is in the forecast.
No dogs permitted, service dogs welcome.
Difficulty Rating
Moderate. The plant tour will remain on the top terrace, where trails are relatively flat. Tree planting to follow may involve some heavy lifting, digging, and bending down, you may participate in whichever way you feel comfortable.
Cancellations and Refunds
Refunds may only be processed if a registration is cancelled five or more business days before event day. Cancellations are subject to administrative fees. No refunds will be given for no-shows. For programs that have a registration fee of $19.99 per person or less, no refunds will be issued due to processing fees. If the program is cancelled due to weather, illness, or minimum registrations not reached, we will attempt to reschedule, or a full refund will be issued based on the circumstances of the cancellation.
Taya Kehler combined her passions for horticulture and design while completing her degree in Landscape Architecture at Dalhousie University. Her goal is to enhance gardens with eco-friendly practices and year-round interest to encourage pollinators and welcome visitors to Riverwood.
Come discover the secrets of trees!
The Office of Student Academic Services in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science, has put together a lovely free online booklet of self-paced activities on trees.
Trees are the unsung heroes of the plant world. They provide food and shelter to a diverse community of mammals, birds, insects, lichen, and fungi. They absorb carbon dioxide and produce breathable air. They improve soil quality, prevent soil erosion, and reduce noise pollution. They even fight climate change! But the very best thing about trees is how they add beauty to our world.
Learn to identify native tree species of Quebec, discover fun historical facts, do arts and crafts, play games, and much more. There is something for everyone to enjoy!
- For children and adults of all ages.
- The activity booklet is available in both French and English.
- Register now to receive your booklet on Friday May 3!
- For questions or additional information, please contact Ingrid Chiraz.
- Registrations will be accepted through May 2.
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This event is part of 24 Hours of Science, a day-long event filled with science and technology activities for everyone (children, teens, young adults, families, seniors, etc.). Over 400 activities take place throughout Quebec! The event starts on Friday at noo
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.