This event offered the participants a unique immersion in the world of plants, thanks to a rich program. This program included several workshops addressing topics such as the domestication and selection of plants in the context of evolving agricultural practices; the impact of agriculture and our lifestyles, particularly our diet, on CO₂ emissions and global warming; and the “Plant Awareness Disparity” phenomenon, which renders plants and their essential role in our daily lives and in the ecological transition invisible. The students also had the opportunity to visit the laboratories and greenhouses at the INRAE Center in Versailles.

The initial feedback we have received has been very positive overall. The students and their teachers found the activities engaging and insightful, and appreciated the rich discussions, despite a somewhat packed schedule.

A big thank you to Morgane Quesnot, Pierre Hilson, Mathilde Fagard, Jean Colcombet, Marianne Delarue, Pauline Savourat, and Samantha Vernhettes, whose efforts made this day a success!

This event is part of the broader science outreach activity led by SPS. The "Plants and Humans" workshop and laboratory visits are offered to young students throughout the school year. The "Change your plate for the climate" and “Plant Awareness Disparity” workshops are currently being rolled out and will soon be offered to a wider audience. SPS also organizes courses for high-school biology teachers, titled “Plant domestication, selection and biotechnologies“ 

The initiatives mentioned illustrate SPS’s strong commitment to science outreach, with a completely free program made possible by the involvement of researchers and lecturers from its laboratories. This approach reflects the priority SPS places on disseminating knowledge and raising awareness on issues related to the plant world.