The focus of this workshop is the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest spreading in nearby U.S. states, with populations as close to Canada as Buffalo, New York. Although not currently established in Canada, if spotted lanternfly were to establish, it could cause immense damage to Ontario grapevines, tender fruit orchards, hops, parks, and forests. Presented by the Invasive Species Centre, this workshop will provide training on key information and tools to identify and report spotted lanternfly and its preferred plant host, tree-of-heaven, an invasive plant that is widespread throughout southern Ontario.

This in-person workshop is free of cost and is taking place on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Advance registration is required at the link below. There are a limited number of registrations available, so be sure to secure your place as soon as possible!