Conferences and Workshops

Consult our calendar of events and conferences here >>

Two conferences and a mini-conference-workshop are already available, but we have also prepared customized workshop sessions for certain organizations in the past. Likewise, the content can be adapted to suit specific contexts, such as schools.

If you would like to invite Akène for one of these activities or if you have a specific project in mind, contact us at info@akene.ca.

Native Plants: The Keystone of Biodiversity

(Adjustable duration: 60 to 90 minutes) 

As the biodiversity decline finally begins to capture the attention of the general public and decision-makers, it is now time to focus on the solutions within our reach. Come and discuss the inseparable link between plant species and native fauna, the state of biodiversity, and existing conservation efforts. Most importantly, learn how anyone with access to a piece of land, no matter how small, has the power to make a significant contribution to maintaining biodiversity.

The Medicinal Flora of Quebec: The Benefits of Native Plants

(Adjustable duration: 60 to 90 minutes) 

In this talk, discover why native plants of Quebec, true keystone species, should play a central role in our landscapes, both for their essential ecological roles and their remarkable medicinal properties. Throughout this presentation, you will see how growing native plants can achieve two goals at once: supporting our own health while preserving the health of ecosystems.

Conference-Workshop: Successful Seedlings and Cultivation of Native Plants - Easier Than You Think!

(Adjustable duration: 30 to 60 minutes)  

This hands-on workshop will demystify some of the terms, concepts, and techniques surrounding native plants to help you seed and grow them successfully. After an overview of these elements, you'll be able to get your hands in the soil, prepare a small tray of seedlings, and take them home, well-equipped for successful planting in your gardens.