This year, Emerald ash borer (EAB) Awareness Week is May 22-28th. In addition to their normal EAB awareness outreach, Don’t Move Firewood is highlighting this notorious tree pest by hosting a few EAB-focused webinars. Hear from researchers and managers alike over the course of three live webinars in two days. They'll talk about communication strategies […]
Join the West Michigan Conservation Network at the Cascade Township’s Wisner Center for a presentation by Heidi Frei, , DNR Parks and Recreation Division Forest Health Specialist with an overview of oak wilt, including how it spreads and how you can best prevent the pathogen from affecting the oaks on your property. The prevention and […]
The Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) is a grant program designed to facilitate on-the-ground management and monitoring of invasive species in Ontario. The program is made possible thanks to the support of Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). Funding Priorities The Microgrants stream continues to support local communities with invasive species needs. Priorities […]
The 2023 Sault Ste. Marie Himalayan balsam Community Project is a city-wide environmental stewardship campaign that focuses on the prevention and management of Himalayan balsam. The Invasive Species Centre is teaming up with local organizations to tackle the growing Himalayan balsam population by educating the public on identification, prevention, reporting and management. The goal of […]
Recreational paddlers are encouraged to ‘Paddle with a Purpose’ this year in waterways across Niagara. Join the Invasive Species Centre and the NPCA at one of two Paddling Tours to learn how to identify and report EWC observations. Both events will launch from EC Brown public boat launch (River Rd., Fenwick, Pelham, L0S 1C0; see […]
