Open Lab: Meet Environment and Climate Change Canada’s scientists and get a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the National Wildlife Research Centre

From: Environment and Climate Change Canada

News release

May 14, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario

At Environment and Climate Change Canada labs across the country, scientists and technologists are hard at work every day to ensure Canadians enjoy a safe, clean, and sustainable environment.

As part of Science Odyssey, we are opening the National Wildlife Research Centre to provide Canadians with a first-hand look inside and the chance to engage with scientists and ask them about their work. Science Odyssey is Canada’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, bringing together hundreds of fun and engaging activities across the country, from May 11 to May 20, 2018.

More details on the specific site:

Event: Open Lab
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: National Wildlife Research Centre
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Raven Road
Ottawa, Ontario

The National Wildlife Research Centre is the focal point for Environment and Climate Change Canada’s knowledge and expertise on the impacts of toxic substances on wild plants and animals, international migratory bird research and population surveys, and the health of wild species as indicative of environmental quality.

Quotes

“Science affects our everyday lives—from the water we drink, the air we breathe, to the weather forecasts we rely on. The Government of Canada is committed to making science more accessible to Canadians—so this open-lab event at the National Wildlife Research Centre offers an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at the science we’re doing to protect Canadian wildlife and the ecosystems they depend on.”

– Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change