February 11 - 13, 2020 - INVASIVES 2020, ISCBC’s 15th Annual Forum and AGM
Every year the Invasive Species Council of BC holds an Annual Public Forum & AGM. INVASIVES 2020 - ISCBC's 15th Annual Forum & AGM takes place Feb 11 - 13, 2020 at the Pacific Gateway Hotel in Richmond, BC.
October 19, 2019 - Habitat Restoration Workshop
Ecological restoration is an important part of invasive species management. Join the Invasive Species Council of BC, the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver, and the City of Burnaby in Central Park to learn about and take part in a habitat restoration project.
October 26, 2019 - Glenbrook Ravine Planting
Participate in a restoration event at the Glenbrook Ravine in New Westminster BC!
October 26, 2019 - 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 and yellow flag iris!
October 27, 2019 - BC Wildlife Park Weed Pull
Connect with like-minded young adults and participate in an invasive species weed pull at the BC Wildlife Park!
November 3, 2019 - McArthur Island Park Nature Walk
Connect with fellow Kamloops volunteers at McArthur Island Park for a beautiful morning nature walk, featuring special guest Jesse Ritcey of the Kamloops Naturalist Club.
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.