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July 2022
Queen’s University Environmental DNA Workshop
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is becoming a mainstay of non-invasive, reliable, and cost-effective surveys of at-risk and invasive species, pathogen detection, and biodiversity assessment. These approaches rely on the fact that organisms leave their DNA in the environment, making it possible to detect their presence without capture or even direct observation. Reliable eDNA data depend on field and lab rigorous technique because significant biases can occur through the process from the sampling to the data processing, and they greatly influence species…
Find out more »August 2022
Sault Ste. Marie Invasive Species Workshop
This workshop will cover the identification and management of both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species, with an emphasis on prevalant species in Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding area. Join us to hear from expert guest speakers and take home resources so you can make a difference in your own day-to-day life. More Information This event is geared towards gardeners, anglers and boaters, community stewardship groups, volunteers, and all individuals with an interest in preventing invasive species from entering Sault Ste.…
Find out more »By the Rapids – Invasive Species Booth
The Invasive Species Centre will be hosting a free come-and-go event in collaboration with Batchewana First Nation, Evolugen, and Parks Canada. Join us on August 24th to learn more about invasive species, how to identify, report, and prevent their spread. This event will feature various booths of expert speakers from Invasive Species Centre, Batchewana First Nation, Parks Canada and Algoma University. The event will focus on aquatic and terrestrial invasive species, local initiatives, and traditional ecological knowledge. Learn about helpful tips and tricks…
Find out more »September 2022
Spotted Lanternfly Information Workshop (September 21)
The focus of this workshop series is the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest spreading in nearby U.S. states. 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…
Find out more »SPECIAL EDITION WEBINAR: Hemlock Wooly Adelgid Expert Panel – Question and Answer Session
Join a panel of hemlock woolly adelgid experts as they answer frequently asked questions. Take this opportunity to have your prevention, management, and control questions answered by forest health experts from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Natural Resources Canada, Silv-econ Ltd., and the Invasive Species Centre.
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