Citizen Spring at the Jardin botanique Espace pour la vie is offering, in cooperation with external organizations, four weekends of free activities at the Jardin botanique’s Frédéric Back Tree Pavilion, an inviting, dynamic and lively space for meetings and exchanges. In April, reconnect with nature and take the opportunity to explore, create or exchange with others, while gearing up to take concrete action towards the socio-ecological transition and the protection of biopersity. April 6 - Nature's Good for Me - Day 2 Nature can bring us peace and help us recharge our batteries. Seize this day to enrich your relationship with the Earth through a myriad of activities to rediscover a symbiotic relationship with ecosystems that is mindful of nature. Program The animation team offers a continuous flow of guided tours of the arboretum and a series of fun activities for all ages in the Nature Hive. 10 am to noon - All-natural! Story Time for the Family Courtesy of Pouce Carré Get set for a fun-filled moment of relaxation as you discover books that put trees and nature in the spotlight! Join Pouce Carré’s animators, who will read amusing children’s stories and present fascinating documentaries that will help you better understand and appreciate the environment! A table full of reading suggestions for all ages will be set up. Youngsters, teens and adults alike will be able to find a reading suggestion that will pique their curiosity and nurture their love of reading. In French. Activity presented outdoors (indoors in case of rain) 10:30 am to noon - Participatory Conference: The Art of Land Use Courtesy of Carolane Arsenault, REVE nourricier Carolane Arsenault has devoted her life to exploring the link between the performing arts and all living things. In this workshop, she’s interested in transforming our experience of the land to bring creative solutions to today’s urban and environmental challenges. In French. Up to 60 people 10:30 am to noon – Forest Bathing Courtesy of Laurence Côté-Leduc, Le Semoir We all feel a sense of well-being when we spend time in nature. We feel less stressed, in a better mood, more relaxed, and our ideas sometimes even start to clear up. Come and connect with nature—and more specifically with the forest—by engaging all of your 5 senses. This activity takes place outdoors. In French. Up to 20 people 1 to 2 pm - How to Mobilize Citizens Around Your Projects Courtesy of Solon Are you involved in a citizen project or looking to get one off the ground? Would you like to learn how to get new people involved or boost their commitment? From theory to practice, we’ve got advice for you! In French. Up to 30 people 1 to 3 pm - Introduction to Botanical Watercolour Painting Courtesy of River June, illustrator and muralist Discover the art of botanical watercolour painting by creating your own illustrations in the form of a canvas that you can take home afterwards. Learn the basic techniques for painting plants and flowers in a creative and soothing atmosphere. In French. For families, adults, beginners and advanced. Up to 15 people 1:30 to 3 pm - Understanding Eco-anxiety to Navigate Social and Ecological Change - Family Activity Courtesy of Éco-Motion Eco-anxiety affects more than half of Quebec youth, and more than a quarter of the general population. This family activity will give you a better understanding of how to deal with emotions such as fear, anger, powerlessness and sadness, and use them to help change our world. In French. Families (8 years and up). Up to 30 people 2 to 3 pm - Discover the Invisible: Interdependencies Courtesy of the Jardin botanique animation team We have special relationships with the living beings around us, and now’s the time to take notice! During this animation, come move around with us and discuss the links that connect us to each other and to our environment. Find out how interdependence is important for tomorrow's socio-ecological transition! Bilingual. General public, 10 and up. Up to 15 people 3 to 4:30 pm - A Walk Among the Trees Courtesy of the Friends of the Jardin botanique de Montréal Love the trees at the Jardin botanique? Join a volunteer guide on a hike and learn more about the awesome features of this majestic urban forest! Put on your walking shoes and come spend some time in nature. In French. For all; children must be accompanied by an adult. Up to 20 people 3:30 to 4:30 pm - Workshop: Create a Story About Springtime Courtesy of Conteurs à Gages Following the reading of a tale about springtime, create your own story about spring with the help of the Conteurs à gages. In French. Up to 40 people 3:30 to 5 pm – Ideation Workshop: Dreaming Up a Plot in the Jardin botanique Courtesy of the Jardin animation team Take part in this public consultation workshop to imagine and co-construct a development project for the Jardin botanique. A space for and by the community. Your opinion counts! In French. Up to 20 people