March 19, 2025 The Invasive Species Centre is excited to announce the launch of a new, three-year initiative in partnership with the National Tree Seed Centre, Forest Gene Conservation Association, and the Ontario Forestry Research Institute with funding and support Continue Reading
March 4, 2025 The Invasive Species Centre is thrilled to partner with artist Laura Fedynyszyn to highlight the dangers of letting domestic pets loose. This art exhibit will be on show to members of the public from March 1 – Continue Reading
February 28, 2025 Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) was a recipient of the 2024 Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF). Their project involved a combination of strategies to address invasive species at Island Lake Conservation Area (ILCA). “The main goals were to Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) is pleased to celebrate excellence in invasive species prevention and management through the 4th Annual Invasive Species Awards Ceremony. The ceremony took place during the ISC’s annual Forum – one of Canada’s largest invasive species Continue Reading
This is a joint media release with Raisin Region Conservation Authority, South Nation Conservation, River Institute, and Ontario Phragmites Action. The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences (River Institute), South Nation Conservation (SNC), and Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) Continue Reading
What is an Egg Mass? Egg masses are a protective structure around insect eggs that can come in many different varieties to protect the eggs from weather or predation. Some egg masses, like a spongy moth egg mass, can hold Continue Reading
As the holiday season approaches, the Invasive Species Centre is urging the public to check their holiday decorations for invasive species. Christmas trees, wreaths, and other natural decor can have invasive insects, eggs, and plants that pose a threat to Continue Reading
Posted Nov. 26, 2024 The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Cassin as the new Executive Director of the Invasive Species Centre effective December 16, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Colin Cassin to his Continue Reading
November 19, 2024 Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is opening a new round of funding through the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) to facilitate on-the-ground management and monitoring of critical Continue Reading
“We’re constantly seeing new species that previously weren’t observed by Elders and community members,” says Jessica Zadori, the biodiversity coordinator with Michipicoten First Nation. “And that’s creating challenges with both medicinal plants, as well as crowding of access roads.” Michipicoten Continue Reading
