Quebec

Laval

Excursion
Location: Parc des Prairies in Laval and beyond
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Leaving at 9:00 a.m.; returning at the end of the day. Bring a lunch. Two-way radio recommended (channel 11-22). Late October is a good time for observing the orange-crowned warbler, the spectacular wood duck in its brand-new plumage, and other interesting birds in the Parc des Prairies, which will be our first stop in Laval in the morning. (Do not confuse the Parc des Prairies with Pointe-aux-Prairies Nature Park, which is located in Montreal). Next, we will visit another location that will be chosen on the basis of the latest reports. The excursion is open to all interested birdwatchers and will be announced on CyberCOL and Ornitho-Qc. There will be a participation fee of $3 for non-COL members (please have the exact amount ready in an envelope). In the event of inclement weather, check CyberCOL or Ornitho-Qc after 6:30 a.m. or contact us by telephone to find out whether the excursion has been postponed or is still on.

Longueuil

Lecture on the Sparrows of Quebec
Location: La Frênaie Room of the Longueuil Regional Park Welcome Centre, at the intersection of Curé Poirier Boulevard and Adoncour Street
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Using photos and video clips of the main sparrows found in Quebec, lecturer Gilles Cyr will describe the key characteristics of this bird family and situate it in bird taxonomy. Participants will then use a document provided by the lecturer to learn how to identify and distinguish each of 18 specimens represented. The lecture will conclude with a quiz to test what participants have learned. Gilles Cyr is a biologist and teacher who founded the Club d'ornithologie de la région des Moulins (CORDEM) almost 20 years ago.

Montreal

U-TURN – Toward sustainable transportation
Location: Biosphere museum - Montreal
Date: Month of October
Occupying the greater part of the belvedere, U-TURN – Toward sustainable transportation looks at the impact that personal vehicles have on the environment and public health, and at alternative forms of transportation. This large installation, with its contemporary, non-traditional and avant-garde design, casts a new, fresh and probing light on this social phenomenon.

Quebec City

International Conference on Generation C: 12- to 24-year-olds – DrivingOrganizational Change
Location: Quebec City Convention Centre
Date: October 20 and 21, 2009
CEFRIO invites you to participate in the biggest event on “Generation C” ever organized in Quebec. The term “Generation C” refers to people born between 1982 and 1996 who have grown up with computers and the Internet and are using them to Communicate, Collaborate and Create like never before in history. “Gen C-ers” are not quite like everyone else: they have grown up with information technologies (IT), and their expectations and behaviours often differ from what organizations are used to. What are the perceptions and behaviours of the members of this new generation? How do Gen C-ers use IT? What practices will help schools, businesses and organizations adapt effectively to the rise of Gen C-ers as students, consumers, workers and citizens? To answer these questions, CEFRIO and a dozen partners have undertaken the largest study ever conducted in Quebec on the perceptions, behaviours and uses of IT by members of Generation C. Be among the first to learn the results of this study by participating in CEFRIO’s next international conference, when prominent experts will gather in Quebec for the first time ever to reflect on the impact of the rise of Generation C on our society. To learn more, visit http://generationc.cefrio.qc.ca.

Natural Resources Day
Location: Juvénat Notre-Dame High School
Date: October 22, 2009
NRCan employees in Quebec (LFC, TIC, GSC, Communications) are organizing interactive in-class lectures and workshops and a geo rally for students in Secondary IV. All of the NRCan research sectors in Quebec will be presented, and the entire event is being organized with the support of the school’s science teachers and administrative staff.

Science and the Army - Innovations and Technology in our daily lives
Location: La Citadelle
Date: September 2009 to June 2010
The Science and the Army workshop, created in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Canada – Valcartier (DRDC-Valcartier), is a fun and educational presentation that explores military innovations used by civilians everyday. From the Red Cross to GPS to microwaves and zippers, the workshop shines a light on creations produced by the army. Young people will learn about how the military is the designer of major innovations and is responsible for scientific research that improves our daily lives through telecommunications, medicine, etc. This thought-provoking workshop is designed for all high school-level subjects. The workshop is available for high school groups throughout the year. Reservations can be made by calling
(418) 694-2815. For more information, visit the Citadelle Web site at www.lacitadelle.qc.ca. Tour duration: 1 hour (including a visit of the Citadelle and museums).

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Open House
Location: Canada Horticulture R&D Centre, 430 Gouin Boulevard
Date: October 16 and 18, 2009
This year's open house theme is "Science and Innovation for the Future of Horticulture". Friday October 16, groups of students are invited to join us between 8:30am and 4:00pm. Sunday October 18, the general public is invited between 10:00am and 4:00pm.

Sherbrooke

Cartography and GPS workshop, followed by a treasure hunt!
Location: Sherbrooke Museum of Science and Nature, 225 Frontenac Street
Date: October 24
This fun, free family activity is being held by Natural Resource Canada’s Centre for Topographic Information - Sherbrooke (CTI-S) in collaboration with the Sherbrooke Museum of Science and Nature to highlight National Science and Technology Week. The activity will be held in two time blocks, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants will first take part in a workshop on GPS and cartography/geomatics, followed by a modern-day treasure hunt. They will have to use a GPS to find caches hidden near the museum and Magog River Gorge trails. CIT-S employees will accompany the participants on their hunt. The activity will give members of the public the opportunity to learn more about cartography and geomatics and, throughout the day, talk with professionals working in the field.