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…
News & Events
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: DIY Weed Pull Toolkit
Learn how to pull invasive plants in your neighborhood with the DIY Weed Pull Toolkit, provided by the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council.
Events
ISAM: Put the Cool on Fire Ants Webinar
Learn about invasive European fire ants in BC in this webinar hosted by the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). This is part of the BCIA Vancouver branch evening webinar series on invasive…
Events
ISAM: Invasive Plant ID and Management Workshop
Invasive Plant ID and Management Workshop: Invasive Plants with Yellow Flowers Join Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society in this workshop to learn to identify key invasive plants in their area…