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May 5, 2023 - May 6, 2023

24 HEURES DE SCIENCE

MAY 5 AND 6, 2023, 400 SCIENCE AND TECHNO ACTIVITIES ACROSS QUEBEC!

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C.I.EAU Centre d'interprétation de l'eau
FIX THE LEAK!
Discover the secrets of water leaks with this activity inspired by Fantastik'eau's Mission Extra 5, entitled Fuite d'eau! In our laboratory, participants will have to repair a water leak from a faucet. This activity allows participants to learn more about the evolution of the drinking water distribution network through a heritage vignette. They can also experiment with a water consumption simulator and discover the impact of water consumption at home.

CANOPÉE
THE LOVES OF THE ANURANS
Part 1: Introduction We'll start by answering your first question: "What are anurans? They're amphibians, more specifically frogs, tree frogs and toads. Our biologists will show you the life cycle of these fascinating creatures and explain why it's important to protect them.
Part 2: Excursion Turn on your flashlight and follow our biologists! During this twilight hike, we'll observe anurans in their natural habitat and teach you how to recognize the songs of different species.

ARMAND-FRAPPIER HEALTH MUSEUM
NOCTURNAL VISIT TO THE ARMAND-FRAPPIER HEALTH MUSEUM
As part of the 24h of Science, the Museum will open its doors to visitors in the evening. The public will be able to visit the Museum's Pandemics: Mankind's Challenge exhibition free of charge, in dimmed lighting, and will be encouraged to take action! In addition, INRS researchers will be presenting their research projects.

ECO-NATURE / RIVIÈRE-DES-MILLE-ILES PARK
CARAPACE SOLIDE, SURVIE FRAGILE!

Attend the "Carapace solide, survie fragile!" conference and learn more about the many conservation issues and threats affecting Quebec's turtle species. You'll also discover how you can get involved in our initiatives to contribute to their recovery. The lecture will be followed by a tour of our ecology laboratory and Quebec turtle rehabilitation center, where you can learn more about each of our residents and watch the turtles being fed. You'll learn more about our successes in rehabilitating native turtles, and the importance of citizens' invaluable help.

Cosmodome
A NIGHT AT Cosmodome

Discover Cosmodome free of charge, and browse our permanent exhibition featuring the planets of the Solar System and rockets from the era of the conquest of the Moon. You'll even see a real spacesuit from the Apollo missions! During the evening, participants will take on the role of museum curators in space. As a group, they will research a heritage object or site in space, and create an exhibition centered around it. Curators can decide whether they want to create their exhibition in space or bring a space object back to Earth. Other paid activities will be offered at extra cost.