Inforsciences - ULB

Plants to crunch

This activity is only available in FR

Workshop where young people learn the anatomy of a plant.

A tart with leaf stalks … of rhubarb? A tuber puree … of potatoes? Stewed pea seeds and fried carrots from carrots? What do we all actually eat when we talk about five fruits and vegetables a day? Let’s look at the anatomy of the plants (fruits and vegetables) on our plates, because everything in the plant world is a real treat!
During this workshop, children ages 8 to 12 will learn to make a connection between food in everyday life and the origins of the products we eat. By having fun in this “eating laboratory,” children gain an appreciation for the fruits and vegetables on their plates and learn about botany and the food pyramid.

Fabwest

Make your own planter

This activity is only available in NL-FR

Take part in this creative upcycling workshop! Upcycling is a form of recycling in which your product has the same or even better quality after processing: such as a new bag made from old denim or new furniture made from old oil barrels. Learn in this workshop how to make plant or garden boxes from agricultural textiles and wood.

This workshop is organized by FabWest, the fab lab at West Station. Seize this unique opportunity and learn to make useful items that will help reduce waste at the same time. Take your creation home afterwards as tangible proof of your commitment to the circular economy and ecological sustainability.

Fabwest, an initiative of Fablab’ke, wants to make young people aware of science and production processes. They focus on themes such as circular economy, climate, green energy, urban resilience and environmentally friendly mobility.

Lesley De Cruz, Andrei Covaci

Build your climate-resistant city of the future

From car parks to parks

You’ve probably noticed it already: the climate is changing and extreme weather conditions, such as heatwaves and severe rainstorms, are becoming more frequent. During the summer, these heatwaves can lead to higher temperatures in cities compared to the countryside (known as the urban heat island effect). In short: amidst all the concrete and asphalt, the heat feels even more intense! This high temperature and heat stress can lead to health problems and excess mortality. But what would happen if we transformed all parking lots into parks?

In this workshop, visitors can use LEGO blocks to explore the impact of urban land use on the city’s temperature. Participants build a miniature city with LEGO and analyze their setup using artificial intelligence. Can you make your neighborhood climate-resilient?