By Emma Nikkel | July 15, 2024 Big projects are happening in the Cariboo! Through Environment and Climate Change Canada’s EcoAction funding program, an area of Scout Island, Williams Lake was…
Council News
Council News
Keep these popular invasive flowers off your wedding guest list
By Lisa Houle | July 5, 2024 Wedding season is upon us! Long sunny days, warm nights and mild temperatures set the perfect scene for these special occasions. Fresh flowers…
Community Voice
A Journey to Rescue the Plan(e)t
June 26, 2024 Alicia Yan and Hebbe Yuan, founders of the non-profit organization, ‘Rescue-A-Plan(e)t’, have an inspiring story of how their culture, education, innovation and dedication led to them to…
Council News
20 Minutes a Week of Invasive Species Club Inspires Positive Change at a New Westminster School
By Lisa Houle | June 25, 2024 Tina Coppersmith knows how important it is for students to learn about earth stewardship. As a Special Education Assistant at Connaught Heights Elementary…
Community Voice
When life gives you morning glory… make flower crowns!
By Alex Mutch| June 25, 2024 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some invasive plants may be considered attractive for their esthetics or unique features. But they tend…
Community Voice
Nature and Dance: The Best Prescription for Mental Health
By Melanie Apps | June 21, 2024 ISCBC youth program’s invasive species storytelling project continues with its next installment! Our next youth story features Han Yan, a 2023 UBC graduate…
Community Voice
Removing Himalayan Blackberry an Educational Experience
By Melanie Apps | June 20, 2024 As part of the ISCBC youth program’s invasive species storytelling project, youth in Canada share their stories of invasive species and their effect…
Invasive News
Hunting for stink bug eggs
By Lisa Houle | June 19, 2024 No need to wear camouflage for this kind of hunt. The BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food (BCMAF) and Agriculture and Agri-food Canada…
