Mistawasis Science Fair | November 15, 2023
Mistawasis Science Fair
No registration required
Hosted by the Bridge to Land Water Sky project, it invites participants to learn from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists, their interactive displays and the equipment they use in the field. Science booths include soil microbiology, insects and pollinators, sprinkler infiltrometer, and more!
Time:
Wednesday, November 15 from 10 AM - 5 PM | Come and go event
Location:
Chief Mistawasis School Gym
Soils and Soil Properties: Learn about the soils of Saskatchewan. See and touch soils of different colours, textures and soil organic matter content. Get your hands dirty and learn how to classify soil texture by feel. Understand the role of texture and soil organic matter in the function and productivity of soils.
Soil Microbiome:
The soil microbiome is made up of microscopic organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye, but perform many important functions in the soil. Some soil microbes help plants grow stronger while others can cause plant diseases. See how plant roots use microbes to get nutrients from the soil. Learn how scientists use DNA to test for plant diseases.
Insects & Pollinators: Speak with the scientist studying the importance and role of pollinators in agriculture. View a display of pollinators found in Saskatchewan.
Native Plants:
Learn how to identify plants through a dichotomous key. Learn how plants move through the environment. Speak with the scientist involved in developing native plant varieties.
Commercial Crops:
Learn how to identify key commercial crops grown in Saskatchewan through their seed.
Weeds: Learn about the impacts that weeds have on our native and agricultural landscapes, what we can do to control the expansion of weeds in our landscapes and identify weeds. Live weeds and crops will be present for hands-on learning of what the shoots and roots look like.
Holos Model:
Learn about the type and source of greenhouse gas emissions. Learn how greenhouse gas emissions are calculated and quantified. Input information into the Holos computer model and interpret the results.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions:
Learn how GHG emissions are collected and sampled in the field. Interact with GHG chambers and extraction methods.