BACK

Sigma Xi Field Trip 2009


Peter and Dr. Vera discuss the facilities with Mr. Hébert and Martin Héroux

Dr. Wilczek and members listen to the introduction

Martin, Zahid and Jeremy prepare for the tour

Rugged transportation is needed

Moving piles of garbage

Reclaiming land from the fill

Methane power generator

Methane flame towers

Heavy snow removal equipment

Striated rocks exposed

Zahid and Jeremy enjoying the day

Dr. Whitehead, Zahid, Jeremy and Martin pose.

Mr. Hébert explains the new lake being constructed

Methane exposure

This is where your plastic garbage goes

This is where your metal garbage goes

This is where your plastic bottles go

Toys made from reclaimed plastic

More toys made from reclaimed plastic

Group observing a kayak made from reclaimed plastic

The Junior Ballet school building on reclaimed site

View across the quarry bottom

Parked cars, active members...

Group dons hard hats to visit the power station

View of the power station innards

World map made out of garbage

India closeup in exposed garbage

Garbage formal dress

Inside the ballet school

Planned development of the old quarry into parcs, recreation and housing

Group mulls over the proposed plan

View outside

CESM administration building

Group testing their skills on the computer questionnaire