For the summer season, the environment museum presents a green programming, as entertaining as informative, while paying a tribute to the
40th Anniversary of Expo 67.
Exhibitions
40 years later
Rendez-vous at Man and His World
Extended until November 15, 2007
Exhibit of 30 large-scale photographs on the construction of Notre-Dame and Ste-Hélène Islands, the Man and His World site in action and the Biosphère, the former US pavilion during 1967 Montreal World's Fair.
Explore Expo 67, a short film originally sponsored by Alcan which brings back the atmosphere and excitement that prevailed at Man and His World and throughout Quebec society at the time. Can you see yourself in the crowd?
RESPECT: in the heart of the boreal forest
Presented free of charge - August 16, 2007 to February 28, 2008
An exhibition presented in the great outdoors, of 40 giant-size aerial photographs of the Canadian boreal forest.
Designed by Reporters Communication, a non-profit organization based in Montreal, this unique Canadian exhibition was produced with the support of SAJO and the participation of some of the best photographers in the country. RESPECT aims to share with city dwellers one of the most precious Canadian richness, the boreal forest, and calls on us to take on the attitude we should have to protect it.
The exhibition’s panels extend from the Biosphère to the Jean-Drapeau metro station. The RESPECT project also includes another part of 80 photographs presented simultaneously at the Canada national historic site The Forks in Winnipeg, MA. For more information about the project, visit www.borealcommunications.com.
Moving Giant - The Great Lakes – St.Lawrence Ecosystem
The exhibition introduces visitors to this vast area and acquaints them with the ecosystem’s usefulness and richness. Have fun exploring a circuit of interactive games, models, videos and even a climbing wall in a nautical setting!
The St. Lawrence River
Until May 31, 2008
L’Escale Nautique magazine presents its last contest winners that include 16 photographs in five categories.
Water Wonders!
More than an exhibition with its eight interactive modules, you can play games, conduct experiments and tackle challenges such as building a ship, generating energy and even walking on water! Dive in and test your ideas by using your skills and creativity.
Planète Bucky
A concrete look at sustainable development showcasing contemporary innovations that follow in the footsteps of the Biosphère’s creator, R. Buckminster Fuller (1895‑1983), and the environmental philosophy behind his inventions.
In the same spirit, familiarize yourself with wind energy by exploring various modules and observing the Biosphère’s wind turbines in action.
Guided activities
Green Light for Ecotechnologies
Starting June 15, 2007
Discover green technologies at the Biosphère. A guided visit will familiarize you with the museum’s two wind turbines, its constructed wastewater treatment wetlands and its geothermal heating and air-conditioning system.
All the Water in the World
Water in oceans, glaciers, lakes and rivers and in the ground covers 71% of the planet, but only a minuscule amount of that water is drinkable. What can we do on a day-to-day basis to protect it?
One-Earth Challenge
See how greenhouse gases contribute to global warming and discover simple and concrete steps you can take to reduce your emissions.
Creative workshop
Create a mini wind turbine, using recycled materials.
Outdoor activities (free)
Trilogy–The Surprising Nature of Water
This interpretative trail takes you to three wetlands in Jean Drapeau Park: the Biosphère’s environmentally friendly wastewater treatment plant, the marsh in the Floralies garden and the filter ponds at the beach.
Multimedia
Man and His World
Starting August 1, 2007
This impressive short film illustrates the wealth and splendours of Canada’s biodiversity and reminds us of the importance of preserving it.
Keeping Current
A multimedia and interactive show reliving the voyage of the Sedna IV, a research vessel which sailed the St. Lawrence River in summer 2004, featuring individuals who feel passionately about the river and are worried about the impacts of climate change. A discussion follows, featuring biodiversity, human health and navigation issues.
The Brain Shaker
Follow the frenzied route taken by a water droplet from the tap to the mixer and finally to the sewers.
Youth Program
The Biosphère’s youth program is tailored to school groups and day camps. It offers fascinating experiences that explore various environmental themes.
The educational activities are focused on science, creativity or observation, with the goal of making children and youth between the ages of 4 and 25 more aware of the importance of water, the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence ecosystem and climate change.
Information and reservations: (514) 496-8282 or 1-866-487-8282.
