Education was created, a lot of circles disappeared. During the last three decades the CJN has been supporting around 100 circles a year (between 1000 and 2000 members). The corporate headquarters of the CJN is still located in the administrative building of the Montreal Botanical Garden. Prominent members of the CJN Brother Adrien Rivard (1890–1969) : Founder and director of the CJN (1931–1947). Brother Marie-Victorin (1885–1944) : President of the SCHN (1925–1940), Founder and Director of the Montreal Botanical Garden (and its Institute) and author of the Laurentian Flora (1935). Marcelle Gauvreau (1907–1968) : Assistant secretary (1933–1936) and Head of secretary (1938–1950) of the CJN. Author of a master's thesis entitled "Les algues marines du Québec" (1939). Sister Marie Jean-Eudes (1897–1978) : Member of the CJN administration (1945–1963) and author of a master's thesis entitled "La flore de Rawdon" (1943). Dollard Sénécal (1912–2002) : Member of the CJN administration (1954–1976). Mission Encourage kids to exercise and eat well Teach them to become more observant and to work according to a systematic method Encourage kids to get involved in scientific activities Help kids develop a sense of teamwork and encourage them to communicate in a group Encourage kids to get involved in eco-friendly activities and to respect nature Supervise, support and train the CJN's volunteers Services The many activities and services provided by the CJN include the following: Workshops Games and educational activities Scientific publications, including books A national secretary office and library Presentations during environmental events Activities related to Natural Sciences among schools and community centers Logos (1931-2011) See also Pierrick Malissard, "Les Cercles des jeunes Naturalistes: ampleur et nature du mouvement, 1931-1971", Revue d'histoire de l'Amerique francaise, vol 50, no 1 (1996), p. 3-27. Notes and references External links Site officiel des cercles des jeunes naturalistes Archives des cercles des jeunes naturalistes Environmental organizations based in Quebec Non-profit organizations based in Quebec