Amanda Bates, an ecologist at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador led an international team of more than 350 researchers in an effort to study how lockdowns have affected the natural world. Bates spoke with CBC’s The Current, and the 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
To support practical ways to reduce the impacts of invasive species, promote community spirit, and as part of its 10-year anniversary, the Invasive Species Centre is providing ten boot brush stations in Ontario to help protect recreational trail systems from Continue Reading
CBC Up North’s Jonathan Pinto spoke to Lauren Bell, Program Manager at the Invasive Species Centre, about the Community Science Tree Check program. Click here to learn how you can help monitor the health of trees in your neighbourhood.
The Invasive Species Centre is excited to announce the launch of the Community Science Tree Check Campaign. This initiative aims to support and promote tree checking, along with the outreach and monitoring efforts of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre is pleased to announce the recipients of the Education and Community Action Microgrant Awards for Ontario as part of the Invasive Species Centre’s 10-Year Anniversary celebrations. The Invasive Species Centre has awarded 24 microgrants of $1,000 Continue Reading
Updated March 26, 2021 Zebra/Quagga mussels found in moss ball products across Canada: Learn proper disposal and reporting Invasive Zebra and/or Quagga mussels have been identified in moss ball products sold in stores in the United States. At this time, there are Continue Reading
Image from CTV. The quagga mussel population has grown to such a level that it could have devastating consequences for animals and humans alike. The Invasive Species Centre’s Sarah Rang spoke with CTV Your Morning to discuss the impact of Continue Reading
Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) is a collaborative campaign focused on raising awareness about invasive species through social media. ISAW is inspired by the ‘National Invasive Species Awareness Week’ in the United States, with Canada sharing the same dates as Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) is pleased to launch the Education and Community Action Microgrants program for Ontario as part of the ISC’s 10-Year Anniversary celebrations in 2021. “To commemorate 10 years of working together to prevent invasive species in Continue Reading
