Micro-museums near you!
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November 25, 2022
Discover four micro-museums that respond to the environmental concerns of Montréal communities. In the wake of Nature near you , the open-air museum...Read more
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A philanthropic fund for endangered species
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November 21, 2022
The commitment of the Montréal Space for Life Foundation’s donor community is unparalleled. Its support provides us with hope for the future of our...Read more
Women scientists step out of the shadows
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October 31, 2022
Can you name a woman scientist who’s left her mark on history? Okay, now try to name a woman besides Marie Curie… Not so easy, eh? And it’s not...Read more
Researcher anecdotes: the adventurer of the marshes
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September 28, 2022
Sampling wetland diversity is a bit like taking part in the Fort Boyard TV show. To get to the research location, you sometimes have to endure the...Read more
Free day camps for children from low-income families thanks to philanthropy
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September 21, 2022
A family’s economic situation shouldn’t be an obstacle to a child’s curiosity. Each year, the generous donors of the Space for Life Foundation commit...Read more
Gardening: with or without gloves?
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September 13, 2022
An anecdote that inspires a blog post. While I was out gardening early in May, my neighbor, Mario, shared the following thought with me: Before I...Read more
The Laidback Gardener, an inspiring idol
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August 3, 2022
My father might have revered public personalities like Guy Lafleur and René Lévesque, but my idol made more of an impression getting his hands dirty...Read more
How do we interest young people in science and the environment?
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June 1, 2022
Science is everywhere It’s true, science is everywhere around us and in our day-to-day lives: it’s the chemistry in desserts, the sourdough in bread...Read more
Listening to the soil as a way of assessing biodiversity?
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May 4, 2022
Sounds in the soil, an indicator of biodiversity It might seem far-fetched, but it’s nevertheless what a recent study by a Swiss team wanted to shed...Read more
Explore the Universe or save the Earth?
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April 27, 2022
Why spend so much money exploring the Universe when we could solve a lot of problems on Earth with all those investments? What are the benefits of...Read more
