The Earth Day 2022 theme is ‘Invest in our Planet’, encouraging positive action for our planet. The Invasive Species Centre is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Microgrants For Ontario program. The Invasive Species Centre awarded 60 microgrants Continue Reading
Invasive species are spread around the world as people, animals, cargo, and ships travel from place to place. The changing climate is increasing the spread of invasives. With temperature changes in both air and water, species are shifting locations to Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) has launched their own Don’t Let It Loose campaign! The ‘it’ in our slogan refers to domestic pets like fishes, invertebrates, aquatic plants, reptiles, amphibians, or mammals that can become invasive when released into natural Continue Reading
As part of the Invasive Species Centre’s 10-Year Anniversary, the Invasive Species Centre has awarded 24 microgrants of $1,000 each to support invasive species education and community action in Ontario. We’re featuring these projects throughout the year to help amplify Continue Reading
As part of the Invasive Species Centre’s 10-Year Anniversary, the Invasive Species Centre has awarded 24 microgrants of $1,000 each to support invasive species education and community action in Ontario. We’re featuring these projects throughout the year to help amplify Continue Reading
As part of the Invasive Species Centre’s 10-Year Anniversary, the Invasive Species Centre has awarded 24 microgrants of $1,000 each to support invasive species education and community action in Ontario. We’re featuring these projects throughout the year to help amplify Continue Reading
As part of the Invasive Species Centre’s 10-Year Anniversary, the Invasive Species Centre has awarded 24 microgrants of $1,000 each to support invasive species education and community action in Ontario. We’re featuring these projects throughout the year to help amplify Continue Reading
Canada’s National Observer recently published an article featuring the Invasive Species Centre’s (ISC) hosted “pest tour” in Limerick Forest just south of Ottawa. David Dutkiewicz and Derissa Vincentini of the ISC led a small group of concerned tappers and farmers Continue Reading
By: Madison Sturba, Training and Outreach Intern Spotted lanternfly (SLF; Lycorma delicatula) is lurking dangerously close to the Canadian border. These 1-inch planthoppers may seem harmless given their small size and colourful butterfly-like appearance, but they can destroy native and Continue Reading
By: Madison Sturba, Training and Outreach Intern Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), which is one of the most damaging invasive plants in the United States, was discovered in Short Hills Provincial Park in southern Ontario in 2019. While this small population Continue Reading
