National Invasive Species Awareness Week is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. NISAW is led by The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) which supports local, state, tribal, federal, regional, and national organizations. Visit their website for […]
Hosted by Forests Canada as part of Invasive Species Awareness Week Invasive species can be found throughout Ontario, causing major impacts to our forests, communities and economy. This presentation for students grades 4-8 will look at what makes a species invasive and what invasive species can be found in Ontario’s forests. The presentation will also […]
Celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week by learning more about some of the invasives that threaten forests in Canada! Join us to hear all about hemlock woolly adelgid, spotted lanternfly, and beech leaf disease. *This FREE workshop includes an outdoor tour of infested hemlock stands at Royal Botanical Gardens! Please dress appropriately for the weather. *Use […]
Join us for a free full-day workshop at Science North in Sudbury, Ontario! Learn about the ISC's latest initiative to mitigate the impacts of the emerald ash borer on surviving ash trees, with a special focus on black ash, a species at risk in Ontario. Hear from leading experts on the latest research surrounding emerald […]
Join us for a dynamic and impactful afternoon of learning and collaboration at the From Knowledge to Action symposium, part of Invasive Species Awareness Week. This event is designed for nonprofit organizations, community leaders, environmental advocates, and anyone passionate about preserving local ecosystems. Attendees will gain critical knowledge about the threat invasive species pose to […]
Introduction and moderation by Isabel Savransky, Sustainability Planner at Ontario Tech University. The first presentation will be by Adam Peltenburg, a computer science student at Ontario Tech University. Adam will be presenting on his experience learning and identifying inavsive plants as well as the challenges he encourtered and what he learned working on the largest […]
