Save the Date: Invasive Species Research Conference 2020
Save the date! We invite invasive species researchers and practitioners, working on any taxonomic group, across the Pacific Northwest and beyond to join us August 18 - 20, 2020, at the Invasive Species Research Conference 2020 - Turning Science into Action.
February 24, 2020 - BCIT Invasive Plant Removal
Join us at BCIT’s Guichon creek, an important salmon-bearing stream, to remove invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, and English holly.
February 22, 2020 - Stanley Park Volunteer Event
Contribute to the protection of natural habitats in Stanley Park! Volunteers will be removing invasive species such as English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, Common burdock and yellow flag iris!
February 27, 2020 - ISCBC presenting at BCRPA Parks Professional Pathways
ISCBC's Sue Staniforth will be presenting "Best Practices for Invasive Species Prevention: Training BC's Industry Professionals" at the BCRPA Parks Professional Pathways in Langley BC.
February 28, 2020 - BCIT Invasive Plant Removal
Join us at BCIT’s Guichon creek, an important salmon-bearing stream, to remove invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, and English holly.
March 13 -15, 2020 - Youth Summit 2020
Volunteers for healthy habitats free of invasive species. The Invasive Species Council of BC Youth Summit 2020 will bring together over 100 youth Williams Lake, Kamloops, Greater Vancouver and across BC.
Highlights of Invasive Species Research Conference, Kamloops, BC - June 20 - 22, 2017
The Invasive Species Research Conference, co-hosted by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the Invasive Species Council of BC, was held June 20 - 22, 2017 at TRU and featured renowned keynote speakers Dr. Daniel Simberloff and Dr. Anthony Ricciardi; fields trips and both oral and poster sessions on a wide range of invasive species research themes.
Adopt a Highway Training Sessions in BC - Ongoing
Adopt-A-Highway volunteer groups in BC can complete invasive plant training, and are given the option to hand-pull non-toxic invasive plants along their adopted area, in conjunction with litter pickup activities. The ISCBC supports the provincial roll out of training for Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) groups, thanks to a partnership with the Ministry of Transportation.Timing is fleixble. Contact us for more information.
What’s In My Back Yard? Youth Photo Contest 2019 Winners
The “What's in my Back Yard?” Photo Contest took place during Invasive Species Action Month in May, 2019. Youth groups or classes across BC entered as many photos as possible of invasive species they spotted in their local area from May 1 - June 10, 2019. View the full gallery of entries.