Project Spotlight: Play Clean Go Outreach & Signage in Revelstoke By Lara Phillips | November 27, 2023 Invasive species are recognized as one of the five most important direct drivers…
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What’s Threatening BC Waters
By Lisa Houle | October 30, 2023 They’re out there – and they’re getting uncomfortably close. Last month, a boat from Ontario – infested with invasive mussels – was luckily…
Events
Webinar: Post-launch updates and future plans for InvasivesBC – BC’s newly released invasive species database and mapping application.
Join the BC Ministry of Forests Invasive Plant Program staff to hear an overview of InvasivesBC, BC’s newly released invasive species database and mapping application which replaced the BC Invasive…
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“WE ARE CARETAKERS OF MOTHER EARTH” – NURTURING INDIGENOUS WISDOM IN LAND STEWARDSHIP
By Craig Stephani | September 28, 2023 Sage Flett Kruger stands as a bridge between traditional wisdom and modern conservation efforts. As the Indigenous Engagement Manager for the Trails Society…
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Knowledge Sharing and Storytelling through Stickers
By Lisa Houle | September 28, 2023 We knew creating a sticker that conveys our Invasive-Wise Education program and its dynamic roster of games, activities, and programming supporting teachers and…
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Play & Protect Mobile Makes its Debut in the Cariboo
By Emma Nikkel | September 5, 2023 This year the Invasive Species Council of BC rolled out a new mobile classroom exhibit – the Play & Protect Mobile! The walk-in…
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Fresh for fall: Invasives Lessons from Dr. Fish
By Lisa Houle | August 25, 2023 Teachers are some of the most influential figures in our lives. They can encourage our unique talents and leave impressions that shape us…
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ISCBC End-of-Summer BioBlitz – September 2nd – 4th, 2023
By Lisa Houle | August 17, 2023 Your smartphone or camera can be a handy tool to help protect BC’s biodiversity. This Labour Day weekend – wherever you go to…
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Empowering Volunteers, Nationally: New Invasive Species Youth Program
By Melissa Maslany | August 15, 2023 Calling all youth from coast to coast to coast! Want to make like-minded friends and connections across Canada while building skills and stewarding…
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Is there an invasive pest lurking in your foliage? August is Tree Check Month
By Allison McCabe | August 9, 2023 We love our trees! BC’s diverse biogeography means both deciduous and evergreen tree species that provide critical ecosystem services (providing oxygen, shading and cooling,…