Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is accepting proposals to the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) to facilitate on-the-ground monitoring and management of critical invasive species in Ontario. Municipalities, conservation authorities, Continue Reading
September 23, 2025 Beech trees play an important role in Ontario’s forests. Among them is the American beech tree (Fagus grandifolia), a native and ecologically significant species in North America. Its smooth, light-grey bark is easily recognizable, and its branches Continue Reading
The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is pleased to announce that we’ll be supporting 87 new invasive Phragmites management projects in 2025 through the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund (IPCF). This funding is made possible thanks to an investment from the Continue Reading
September 10, 2025 Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 115 new projects through the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF). ISAF empowers community groups, Indigenous organizations, and municipalities to take Continue Reading
Posted June 25, 2025 Have you noticed a tall, dense grass growing along the highways and shorelines in Ontario? What you may be seeing is invasive Phragmites – and once you see it, you can’t unsee it. The Ontario Phragmites Continue Reading
January 10, 2025 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 Continue Reading
December 6, 2024 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 Continue Reading
July 26, 2024 This summer, many people will be seeking refuge and recreation in nature, whether hiking along a wooded path or boating out on a lake. While spending time outdoors, we encourage anyone and everyone to report invasive plants, Continue Reading
Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 97 new collaborative action projects by community groups, Indigenous organizations, and municipalities on critical invasive species issues. This includes projects with Anishinabek Nation, Continue Reading
Posted June 20, 2024 | Media release from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources $16 million investment will help communities better manage this growing threat YORK REGION —The Ontario government is investing $16 million over three years to protect the Continue Reading
