Is a swamp just a place with waterlogged and a smelly soil? Many people know very little about wetlands and water environments, especially about the importance of preserving them.
Wetland, such as a marsh, swamp, peat bog or pond, is an […]
After the no mow May, let’s continue in the same vein for pollinators and biodiversity this summer! Why not transform some of your lawn ? You could create a better habitat for our discreet neighbors, insects and other arthropods.
Choosing a […]
Our colleague Audrey Foisy-Morissette decided to take a week of vacation this spring. Some would say that a vacation is meant to relax, but for Audrey a vacation in May is only the best opportunity to go birding! Since 2018, […]
When will spring return? Earlier !
Are you familiar with the concept of phenology? It is the temporality associated with key stages of species’ life cycle. It is an internal calendar of development for each species, example ; appearance of cotyledons, […]
We all know the importance of bees in pollination, but did you know that many other species such as flies pollinate flowers as well?
Pollinating species take nectar from flowers and at the same time fertilize them with pollen that they […]
On March 21, Hugo received a Distinction 2023 – Réseau Environnement award (link only in French). It is the Biodiversity Sector Distinction, one of the 11 prizes awarded at this event. It was presented at Americana the Environmental Forum and […]
UNPACKING PERMAFROST, ONE DEGREE AT THE TIME
With the end of winter, the ground thaws and gets back into action, but usually only in temperate regions of the world. However, for several years in the Arctic, and in all tempered regions, […]
Who has never seen a dead wild animal on the side of the road? Today, this has become a commonplace occurrence. However, it is one of the consequences of ecosystems fragmentation. With urban and industrial development and the need to […]
On this International Women’s Rights Day, we present you some interesting readings. All of them on the importance of woman for the preservation of nature’s biodiversity.
Those who are thirsty for reading, will be served !
“The role, influence and impact of […]
On Thursday, May 5th, a fruitful workshop was held at the Biotechnology Research Institute of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). Representatives from Laval and McGill universities, NRC, Terra Viridis Innovations, Tata Steel Minerals Canada (TSMC) and T2 Environnement […]