📅 21 May 2026 | 🕘 09:15–16:30
🏛️ Organised by: Réseau Sciences des Plantes de Saclay (SPS)
📍 Centre INRAE Île-de-France – Versailles-Saclay, Versailles, France
As part of Fascination of Plants Day 2026, the Saclay Plant Sciences Network (SPS) will welcome around 60 high school students for a full day dedicated to discovering the fascinating world of plant biology 🌿
Through interactive workshops, presentations, and laboratory visits, students will explore topics such as plant domestication and breeding, sustainable agriculture, climate change, and the phenomenon of plant blindness (“Plant Awareness Disparity”). The programme also introduces students to experimental research approaches and careers in plant science 🔬🌍
Participants will take part in engaging activities designed to encourage scientific curiosity and raise awareness about the essential role of plants in our societies and ecosystems.
🌿 What to expect:
🌱 Interactive workshops on plant domestication and genetics
🌍 Activities exploring food systems, agriculture, and climate change
🧠 Presentation on plant blindness and plant awareness
🔬 Visits to laboratories and greenhouses
👩🔬 Discover plant science research and scientific careers
🎓 A full educational day for high school students
An inspiring opportunity for students to connect with plant science, sustainability, and the future of agriculture 🌾✨
