Get outside and prevent the spread of invasive species in your community! Throughout May, the City of Nanaimo is hosting several invasive plant work parties and a ‘drop zone’ for…
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Invasive News
Bridge Lake Homeowners Take Action Against Yellow Flag Iris
In recent years, the Cariboo community of Bridge Lake has witnessed the arrival and spread of Yellow flag iris, an attractive but invasive water-based plant. They decided to take action. Here’s their story.
Invasive News
Blanket Creek Provincial Park Restoration Project
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is leading an amazing multi-year restoration project at Blanket Creek Provincial Park, in the heart of the Columbia Mountains.
Invasive News
Japanese Beetle 2021 Spring Update
Published: May 1, 2021 The Japanese Beetle Population in Vancouver is Shrinking The management program has seen over 80% reductions in beetles captured by traps each year since the program…
Council News
May is Officially Invasive Species Action Month in British Columbia
Published: May 1, 2021 The BC government has proclaimed May 2021 as Invasive Species Action Month (ISAM) to raise awareness of invasive species and encourage the public to take action.…
Council News
Call for Invasive Species Research Abstracts
Published: April 27, 2021 The 2021 Invasive Species Research Conference – Turning Science into Action, will take place virtually over two half days, October 6-7. ISCBC is calling for the…
Council News
INVASIVES 2021 Forum Recordings Now Available
Published: April 27, 2021 This year the INVASIVES Forum was virtual, for obvious reasons! Over 260 attendees joined us for the live event. If you missed it, register today to…
Events
ISAM: Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver Spring Forum
Join the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver (ISCMV) board and staff for an Annual General Meeting and Spring Forum! This event will feature two guest speakers along with a…
Events
ISAM: Weedy Workshop 101
Join the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver and the West Vancouver Parks Department for Weedy Workshop 101.
Events
ISAM: Weedy Workshop Walking Tour
Join the West Vancouver Parks Department for a walking tour of Memorial Park. Practice your invasive species identification skills, and see how invasive plants damage our local ecosystem.