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Events and Family Activities | Exhibitions
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Butterflies Go Free
(Main Exhibition Greenhouse and the Ferns Greenhouse)
February 16 to April 29, 2012
The scientific evidence is undeniable: moths evolved first, then butterflies. Other than the fact that they’re active at different times, how can you tell them apart?
Come talk to our nature interpreters
and admire over 2,000 butterflies and moths flitting about in the two Botanical Garden greenhouses (the Main Exhibition Greenhouse and the Ferns Greenhouse), and find out!
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Sugaring-off Time
(Tree House)
February 25 to March 11, 2012, Wednesday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 17 to April 1, 2012, Weekends, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bring the family and enjoy some fun maple-theme activities and sample some tasty treats.
Weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., maple products and maple taffy ($)
(cancelled in case of bad weather)
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Birdwatching and cross-country skiing
Outdoor gardens, all winter long
An 18 km trail through the Botanical Garden and Maisonneuve Park
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Once upon a Winter...
(Main Exhibition Greenhouse, Reception Center and outdoor site)
December 8, 2011 to January 8, 2012
Enjoy the magic of winter and our Christmas activites.
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Under the Cuban Sun with Marie-Victorin
(Temporary exhibition space)
Ongoing
Discover the fabulous wealth of Cuba's natural heritage as you follow Brother Marie-Victorin's explorations of the island's plant life. |
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SHARED VISIONS of Quebec Plants
(Biodiversity Centre exhibition room)
June 10, 2011 to January 8, 2012
Scientists collect and study local flora, of course.
But Quebec plants are also delightfully intriguing models for artist Hélène Richard, who paints them in exquisite – almost scientific – detail.
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Ju Ming
(Arboretum)
Until December 31, 2011
Temporary exhibition featuring a collection of twelve impressive sculptures by Taiwanese artist Ju Ming.
One of these huge bronze pieces, from his Taichi series, may be seen outside the Reception Center. |
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Seed Festival
(Reception Centre)
February 11 and 12, 2012, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come discover the wealth of our plant heritage and meet growers
of organic flower, herb, medicinal plant and heritage vegetable seeds.
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