Celebrate Earth Day!
This Saturday, April 22, is Earth Day! The very first Earth Day was held back in 1970 and was started to encourage individual citizens and business leaders to take action in protecting the environment. Planting trees, taking part in a neighbourhood cleanup, reading and learning more about nature… every gesture counts!
Looking for ideas on what you can do to mark Earth Day this year? Find an Earth Day event near you on the official Earth Day website! And for added inspiration, the Science Centre has a special selection of articles from our blog about different environmental topics.
Ready… set… read!
Possums Right Here in Québec!
Did you know that more and more possums have been living in Québec over the last 20 years? Find out why climate change is bringing more of these marsupials into the more northern parts of North America.
Greening Up Your Kitchen
Check out a variety of tricks you can use to reduce your kitchen’s carbon footprint. Learn about vermicomposting, find out what entomophagy is all about, and read about growing sprouts and microgreens… Yep, there are all sorts of ways to green up your kitchen.
Should We Pull Out Dandelions?
To pull or not to pull… that is the question! But actually, no need to scratch your head on this one. One quick read and you will know tons about these little yellow flowers… and the animals that adore them.
Wind Energy (only in French)
Renewable energy fans, this article is for you! Learn the ins and outs of wind turbines and the electricity they generate without ever running out of breath.
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