The Count Down is on!!!
SETAC Toronto is fast approaching and we hope to see you there. There is going to be so much amazing science and some great social and networking events too (https://globe.setac.org/setac-toronto-program/)!
Here are just some examples of opportunities you won't want to miss:
Community Engagement Event Sunday (12:45 – 4:30) (https://globe.setac.org/community-engagement/) If you don't already know about the Don Mouth Naturalization and Portlands Flood Protection Project you have to check this event out! The tour of the site offers a chance for the public and SETAC members to interact with the scientists and engineers involved in this 1.2 billion dollar remediation project. SETAC members are needed to mingle with the public and answer questions and talk about their science. Also there will be various NGOs there talking about the work they’re doing to clean up the shoreline and inform policy regarding microplastics etc. This event has a $15 USD fee to offset the bus cost and you get a t-shirt to ID you to the public. You have to register online.  https://toronto.setac.org/scientific-program/social-program/community-engagement/
Tuesday night social at the Ballroom (http://theballroom.ca/bowling-games/). We’re hoping to get a good turnout to this Tuesday night social to show some major SETAC Toronto/ Canadian spirit! This is a drop in event and has no fee. See https://toronto.setac.org/scientific-program/affiliate-activities/ and sign up on the Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.com/e/setac-in-the-six-tuesday-social-tickets-65315679957.  Spread the word!
*NEW* SETAC Connects! ​(https://globe.setac.org/setac-connects/) This is an event in celebration of partnerships between SETAC scientists and groups engaged in various forms of citizen science, science coordination and science communication. SETAC Connects will celebrate and promote a range of topics: amazing discoveries, invaluable partnerships, opportunities for funding, connecting people to data and inspiring projects connecting citizens to science. If you are involved in citizen science and would like to promote it or know of an NGO we should include in this event, contact us (lisa.erdle@mail.utoronto.ca)
Check out the website for the full program and details (Toronto.setac.org). If you would like to volunteer to help out at SETAC Toronto please email Mark Hanson (Mark.Hanson@umanitoba.ca) or Gerald Tetreault (Gerald.Tetreault@canada.ca).