Were you ever pricked by the thorns of Himalayan blackberries? I have and multiple times! Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) is an introduced and invasive species in the Pacific Northwest. It’s…
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Who you gonna call? Broombusters! Volunteers take on invasive Scotch broom
By Joanne Sales (Broombusters) and Fiona McDonald | September 15, 2022 Scotch broom is an escaped garden plant, hailing from the Mediterranean. It has expanded in ecosystems across British Columbia…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Casey Marsh
September 2nd, 2022 Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you experience the nature around you? My name is Casey and I am from Victoria. I am…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Caitlin Quist
August 19th, 2022 Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you experience the nature around you? While in university getting her BA in Economics and Political Studies,…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Monica Nguyen
August 3rd, 2022 Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you experience the nature around you? When I first came here from Vietnam in 2017, I was…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Yilin Wang
July 25th, 2022 Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you experience the nature around you? I am a first generation immigrant having lived in BC for…
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Community Spotlight: Anson Pao
July 14th, 2022 Meet Anson Pao, a fabulous ISCBC volunteer and Forestry undergraduate student! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you experience the nature around you?…
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5 Tips to Attract Native Pollinators to Your Garden
Whether you are interested in growing your first garden or can’t wait to start planting this spring, here are five tips to attractive native pollinators to your garden.
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Youth Volunteers Learn About Indigenous Culture
During 2021, ISCBC’s youth volunteer program shared opportunities to help understand the impacts of invasive species on Indigenous communities.
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Community Spotlight: Isadora Bicheski
Meet Isadora Bicheski, an amazing ISCBC youth volunteer and outdoor adventurer!