Canada’s National Observer recently published an article featuring the Invasive Species Centre’s (ISC) hosted “pest tour” in Limerick Forest just south of Ottawa. David Dutkiewicz and Derissa Vincentini of the ISC led a small group of concerned tappers and farmers Continue Reading
The efforts of First Nations communities in Ontario to counter invasive species were highlighted this week in the Toronto Star. “Big changes” lie ahead for the land of First Nations communities in Ontario as new species invade and established ones Continue Reading
Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) is a collaborative social media campaign focused on raising awareness about invasive species and how to protect Canada’s natural spaces. ISAW is inspired by the ‘National Invasive Species Awareness Week’ in the United States, with Continue Reading
Phragmites in the Toplands at Tommy Thompson Park, before management Tommy Thompson Park is located on a constructed landform on the central Toronto Waterfront. Through natural succession and habitat creation it has evolved into an urban wilderness that supports diverse Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) hosted the 3rd Annual Invasive Species Forum in partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. The Forum takes place annually and brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) is excited to launch the 2022 Microgrants for Invasive Species Education, Community Action, and Management Planning in Ontario. Individuals, groups, or organizations in Ontario can apply for a microgrant. Some examples of eligible applicants include Continue Reading
On November 18th, the Invasive Species Centre, and the Early Detection & Rapid Response (EDRR) Network Ontario welcomed students and young professionals to a virtual Youth Summit on Invasive Species Projects and Collaborations. The Honourable Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre’s David Dutkiewicz was interviewed by CBC Ottawa’s All in a Day with Alan Neal. In the radio interview, David discusses the Invasive Species Centre’s Spongy Moth Egg Mass Scraping Contest, and how you can help limit the Continue Reading
There were positive steps forward on invasive species as the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry regulated 13 invasive species and watercraft as a carrier of invasive species under the Invasive Species Act and finalized Ontario’s Strategy Continue Reading
The Green Shovels Collaborative is pleased to announce a new Invasive Phragmites Control Fund, and the first call for funding proposals to support the control of aggressive invasive Phragmites australis (Common reed) in Ontario. The Green Shovels Collaborative is a Continue Reading
