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MERCURY Course Evaluations will be available to students until May 2 for units following the default period (or until April 14 for units following the condensed period).
Mini-Science public talk: The future of evidence and ecology
Jaye Ellis (McGill School of the Environment & Faculty of Law) and Brian Leung (Dept. of Biology, UNESCO Chair for Dialogues on Sustainability & Director of the McGill, Neotropical Environment Option, McGill School of the Environment)
Early Migrants: Guided Walk with Bird Protection Quebec
Warm temperatures in mid-April means a variety of bird species are on their way north from their southern wintering grounds. Peak bird migration is only a few short weeks away so come and enjoy a taste of things to come. Hawks, ducks, sparrows and early warblers are just some of the birds we hope to encounter.
Cost (tax and parking included)
Members: Free admission
EndNote Essentials
Find out how to build your personal database of references using EndNote. Learn how to organize the references in groups, produce bibliographies, attach files to your references, insert bibliographic citations in your papers in your chosen style, and more. Note: The session will be taught on Windows computers, but Mac users are also welcome to attend since the program's functionality is the same on both platforms. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Early Migrants: Guided Walk with Bird Protection Quebec
Warm temperatures in mid-April means a variety of bird species are on their way north from their southern wintering grounds. Peak bird migration is only a few short weeks away so come and enjoy a taste of things to come. Hawks, ducks, sparrows and early warblers are just some of the birds we hope to encounter.
Cost (tax and parking included)
Members: Free admission
Spring Spruce Up Day
Come and join the Friends of the Morgan Arboretum (FMA) Committee for spring clean-up. Tasks will include raking leaves in Blossom Corner and removing dead branches off the trails. This will be a great opportunity to meet and share ideas with the Committee and fellow members.
WHAT TO WEAR: work gloves, waterproof boots and weather-appropriate clothing
Forest Spring Flowers 1
This is THE time of year to see the wild flowers on a stroll through the maple grove in full bloom. Biologist Robert Prairie will introduce you to different species of spring ephemerals, their life cycles and reproductive strategies.
World Migratory Bird Day Spring Walk
Head out with Betsy McFarlane and become familiar with our local spring birds through guided observation! Come and search the Arboretum for as many spring migrants as possible. Learn about their natural history and discover the diversity of bird life here at the Morgan Arboretum.
We expect to encounter the following species of early warblers - click the name to see ID tips & listen to their calls:
Forest Spring Flowers 2
This is THE time of year to see the wild flowers on a stroll through the maple grove in full bloom. Biologist Robert Prairie will introduce you to different species of spring ephemerals, their life cycles and reproductive strategies.
FAES Faculty Council Meeting
Please mark these dates in your calendar. The dates for the 2018-19 Faculty Council Meetings are as follows:
2018
Friday, September 21 Friday, October 19 Friday, November 16 Friday, December 14
2019
Friday, January 18 Friday, February 15 Friday, March 15 Friday, April 12Friday, May 17
Where the Wild Things Are
Explore the world of little creatures: insects, salamanders, frogs, etc. Take family and friends out on an excursion with naturalist Scott Pemberton for some up close encounters with wildlife.
Language:English and French
Wear: Appropriate outdoor clothing including waterproof boots
Bring: Camera, binoculars, field guides, water and a snack
Cost (tax and parking included): Adults: $15 / Children: $10
Survival in the Wild: Useful Plants
Plants are your friends, but they can only help you if you get to know them first! In this activity, join Sarah Dixon to learn about the kinds of trees and forest plants that provide everything from rope to emergency medicine.
Spring Convocation (FAES "A")
Mark your calendars for Spring Convocation for Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences "A"
PhD, MSc, MScA, BEng, and BSc
Bioresource Engineering Dietetics Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry Food Science and Nutritional Sciences Food Science Human Nutrition Nutrition Nutritional Science and Food Science
Spring Convocation (FAES "B")
Mark your calendars for Spring Convocation for Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences "B"
PhD, MSc, or MScA, B Eng and BSc, and BSc
The Summer Night Sky
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Montreal Centre is holding a Star Party featuring a one-hour talk by David Shuman. If the sky is clear, the conference will be followed by outdoor observation: join enthusiastic stargazers for some spectacular views of the night sky, through the 14" telescope in the Bellevue Observatory and the other telescopes made available to you by RASC members.
Wear appropriate outdoor clothing.