April 10, 2025 Ontario residents are urged to refrain from pruning oak trees during the no-pruning season, which runs from now until November. Pruning or otherwise damaging oak trees during this time makes them especially vulnerable to oak wilt disease. Continue Reading
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 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 Continue Reading
This is a joint media release with Raisin Region Conservation Authority, South Nation Conservation, River Institute, and Ontario Phragmites Action. January 24, 2025 The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences (River Institute), South Nation Conservation (SNC), and Raisin Region 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
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
Posted Oct. 4, 2024 Invasive Species Centre Executive Director Sarah Rang was awarded the Leadership Achievement Award at the 32nd North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) Annual Conference in Missoula, Montana. As highlighted in the conference, invasive species have Continue Reading
Posted on Sept. 5, 2024 The aquatic invasive plant, hydrilla, has been detected for the first time in Ontario and Canada in the West Cell at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area located in Leamington, Ontario. Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) can grow up Continue Reading
