Learn about the ISCBC Invasive-Wise Tourism program and how you can support operators in your region to sign up as partners! This webinar is intended for tourism associations, destination marketing…
News & Events
Research in Review
The Cryptic Cattail Invasion: Uncovering the Stealthy Takeover of the Fraser Estuary
By Allison McCabe | March 16, 2023 Last month, the paper “Undetected but Widespread: The Cryptic Invasion of Non‑Native Cattail (Typha) in a Pacific Northwest Estuary” was published in the…
Council News
Gremlins in the Gravel Pit – Invasive Plants Thrive in Disturbed Soil
By Lisa Houle | March 14, 2023 Invasive plant species are opportunists. When they have the chance, seeds spread easily into areas where soil is disturbed. This makes gravel pits…
Events
Webinar: Invasive-Wise Tourism Partner
Summer Is Coming – Is Your Business Invasive-Wise? Did you know that tourism and recreation are high risk sectors for spreading invasive species? A recent report by ISCBC and ESSA…
Community Voice
Coordinator Spotlight: Melanie Apps
March 4, 2023 Melanie Apps is a Youth Coordinator for the Lower Mainland region, based out of the Surrey-Langley area. She joined the Invasive Species Council of BC in June…
Council News
Winter Watch: Your January iNaturalist Reports
By Erin Springinotic | February 28, 2023 In January, the I Spy and Identify Invasives project made 6,969 observations of 1,142 species! 193 people observed and reported native and invasive…
Council News
NATS Nursery Sponsors INVASIVES2023 Forum
February 28, 2023 There’s a lot of excitement building as INVASIVES 2023 kicks off. This is ISCBC’s first in-person forum since 2020, and staff are eager to host the 18th…
Council News
FortisBC Sponsors INVASIVES2023 Forum
Preparing for the first in-person INVASIVES 2023 Forum since 2020 has truly been a labour of love. Staff have unpacked their live event planning expertise, and in many cases, discovered…
Community Voice
Coordinator Spotlight: Kailli Harrison
February 18, 2023 Kailli Harrison has been working for ISCBC for about two years as a Youth Coordinator for the Greater Victoria Area. She is passionate about engaging children and…
Council News
Break up with Baby’s breath this Valentine’s Day
By Lisa Houle | February 13, 2023 The bouquet was stunning, a classic mixture of long-stemmed red roses with sprigs of Baby’s breath – the type of arrangement many were…