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Celebrating Entomophilia in Frédéric-Back Park

Educational activity - Event - Visual arts - Sculpture and installation

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Dates
May 18 to November 1st 2023
According to the Frederic-Back Park's operating hours Free admission
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All Day Event
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2345, rue Jarry Est
Montréal, QC Canada
H1Z 4P3

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One of the Insectarium's Celebrations of Entophilia

On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity and as part of the Celebrations of Entomophilia, Space for Life presents three monumental artworks will be installed in Frédéric-Back Park, for the whole summer!

The works showcasing the diversity of insects will be integrated into the park’s interpretation activities. When selecting the works, the jury gave high priority to the ecological approach of the artists.

  • À l'antenne, by Architecturama, features two pairs of giant antennas made of recycled steel and wood emerging from the grass.
  • Hortus Formica, by Frédéric Saia, evokes the important role of ants in their habitat, through wood, woody debris, soil and seeds.
  • Bivouac, by the Escargo Collective, pays tribute to the spectacular complexity and beauty of butterfly wings with reused masts and sails, wood, nets and other salvaged goods.

Activities in the park

On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity and as part of the Celebrations of Entomophilia, activities will be offered by the Insectarium, in collaboration with TOHU:

Schedule for the special programming

Explor’insecte

  • September 9 and 16
  • 1, 2:30 & 4 p.m.
  • Duration: 25 to 30 minutes
  • Starting from Frédéric-Back Park Kiosk, entrance D’Iberville/Émile-Journault

Discover the entomofauna of Frédéric-Back Park. During the animation, learn more about insects and the benefits of greening the spaces we share with them. Take photos galore and participate in the Biodiversity Challenge, a participatory science project that helps scientists to protect biodiversity.

Registration required (places are limited)

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