April 19, 2009
Earth Day at the Montreal Children's Library
Hands-on activities and sciencey stuff to do for the whole family.
Time: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Pepsi Forum, 2313 Ste. Catherine West, corner of Atwater; Atwater Metro.
Cost: Call (514) 931-2304 for more information.
April 19, 2009
Garbage Warrior
A house that recycles its own waste, grows its own food and heats itself? Watch the trailer.
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Redpath Museum, 859 Sherbrooke Street West, past the McGill gates; McGill Metro.
Cost: Free.
Call (514) 398-4086 extension 4094 for more information.
April 19, 2009
Special Mission in Baile Park at the Canadian Centre for Architecture
Following a free tour (and last day) of exhibit Actions: What You Can Do With the City, participants will create their own tools to use in Baile park.
Time: call (514) 398-7100 for more information.
Where: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 1920 Baile Street, corner of St. Marc; Guy-Concordia Metro.
Cost:Free.
Call (514) 398-7100 for more information.
April 22, 2009
Défilé pour la terre / Earth Fashion Show
Earth-friendly fashion show featuring seven eco-designers from Montreal.
When: 7 p.m.
Where:Boutique La Gaillarde, 4019 Notre-Dame West, corner of Du Couvent; St. Henri Metro.
Cost: $20
Call (514) 989-5134 for tickets or more information.
April 22, 2009
Conference on Eco-Friendly Construction
Bioclimatic engineer Martin Roy leads a conference on ecological construction. In French.
Time: 5 p.m.
Where: Biodome, 4777 Pierre-De Coubertin, corner of Aird; Viau Metro.
Cost: $25 for supper and conference.
Call (514) 868-3000 for more information.
April 23 and April 24, 2009
Une société durable, ça PAR de nous / A Sustainable Society Starts With Us
Check the symposium program for details.
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 23, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24
Where: Pavillon J.A. De Sève at l’UQÀM, 320, rue Ste. Catherine East, corner of Sanguinet; Berri-UQAM Metro.
Cost: $25 for supper and conference.
Call (514) 383-2266 extension 222 for more information.
April 25, 2009
Dansez pour Équiterre / Dance for Équiterre
Dancers compete in front of professional judges. Guests are encouraged to bring used batteries to the event. Art made from recyclable materials will also be presented.
When: 7 p.m.
Where:Salle Marie Guérin Lajoie, Pavillon Judith-Jasmin, 405 Ste. Catherine East, corner of St. Denis; Berri-UQAM Metro.
Cost: call (514) 714-7386 for details.
Call (514) 714-7386 for more information and to sign up for the dance competition.
April 25, 2009
Stargazing at Jarry Park
Courtesy of the Montreal Planetarium, gaze at the stars and enjoy some live entertainment.
Time: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Montreal Jarry Park, 285, Faillon West, between St. Laurent and Mile End Street; De Castelnau Metro.
Cost: Free.
Call (514) 872-4530 for more information.
April 25 and April 26, 2008
Earth Day Treasure Hunt at the Biosphere
Find clues using a Global Positioning System (GPS) along a 3 km route near the Montreal Biosphere. Bring your own GPS if you can, otherwise the Biosphere will lend one. Factor up to two hours to complete the hunt.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
Where:Biosphere, 160, Chemin Tour-de-l'Isle, Île Ste. Hélène; Parc Jean-Drapeau Metro.
Cost: Free.
Call (514) 283-5000 for more information.
April 26, 2009
Saving Luna
Do not miss this 2007 multiple award-winning documentary about a killer whale orphan fearlessly befriending humans. Watch the trailer.
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Redpath Museum, 859 Sherbrooke Street West, past the McGill gates; McGill Metro.
Cost: Free.
Call (514) 398-4086 extension 4094 for more information.
But that's not all. Visit the official Earth Day in Quebec website for a complete list of Earth Day activities across Montreal and Quebec.
