Free Science Events in Toronto for April 2016 |

The Science and Technology Department of North York Central Library compiles a monthly calendar of free science and applied science events in Toronto. Applied science includes health, gardening, pets and food; all subjects found in the department's collection. Here is the April calendar (PDF).

April's highlights include:

April 3: Ontario's Badgers – Learn about these endangered mammals and the steps being taken to understand badger ecology.
April 14: Women's Health & Gynecologic Cancers – An evening discussion about gynecologic cancers by leading Sunnybrook experts.
April 21: Posture: Does it Matter? – Does the way you stand and sit affect your health? A discussion about posture and if it matters.

Toronto Public Library also offers many free science and applied science events:

At the library, April's highlights include:

April 2: Road and Ecology in Cities: The Effect of Transportation Planning on Wildlife, at North York Central Library. Learn about the relationship between road network and ecological processes in the cities and how transportation planning can affect urban biodiversity.
April 7: Colorectal Cancer Awareness, at Northern District branch. A presentation on colorectal cancer prevention and screening by Toronto Public Health.
April 12: How to Grow Fig Trees in Toronto, at North York Central Library. Grow figs in Toronto — without a greenhouse. Find out how to keep fig trees over the winter, how to prune them and how to propagate them.
April 16: The Science of Personal Dress, at Queen/Saulter branch. Stylist and Image consultant, Sandi Quigley explains the science of personal dress, and will guide you on how to make this work with your existing wardrobe.
April 20: Our Oceans and Us, at Annette Street branch. Learn about the value of our oceans and marine conservation issues, with a focus on the global fisheries crisis.