Community science: more than a hobby

Inspect and Protect by Canadian Food Inspection Agency

May 6, 202100:16:35Government & Organizations

You don’t consider yourself a scientist? Think again. We all have a role to play in protecting the plants and trees in our gardens, parks and neighbourhoods. We spoke with Dr. Pierre Bilodeau about why it’s important to...

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