Community Science Archives – Invasive Species Centre

Protect lands and waters in Ontario: Apply to the 2026/27 Invasive Species Action Fund

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:13:11 +0000

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

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Beech Trees Under Threat: Leaf It to the Community

invasivespeciescentre — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:32:19 +0000

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

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Enhancing coordinated action through the Ontario Phragmites Action program

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:02:47 +0000

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

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Empowering on-the-ground action for local community groups through the Invasive Species Action Fund

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:15:47 +0000

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

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Dude, where’s my dock? – Help prevent the spread of invasive Phragmites

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:26:32 +0000

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

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What You Need to Know About Egg Masses

invasivespeciescentre — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:44:47 +0000

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

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Spread joy, not pests: invasive species could be hiding in your holiday decor

invasivespeciescentre — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:10:56 +0000

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

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What Happens When You Report?

invasivespeciescentre — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:53:08 +0000

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

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Invasive Species Action Fund supports local community groups for on-the-ground action in Ontario

invasivespeciescentre — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:27:26 +0000

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

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Ontario Protecting Environment from Harmful Invasive Species

invasivespeciescentre — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:00:26 +0000

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

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