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 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 Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) was a recipient of the 2024 Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF). Their project involved a combination of strategies to address invasive species at Island Lake Conservation Area (ILCA). “The main goals were to 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
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
October 23, 2024 “We’re constantly seeing new species that previously weren’t observed by Elders and community members,” says Jessica Zadori, the biodiversity coordinator with Michipicoten First Nation. “And that’s creating challenges with both medicinal plants, as well as crowding of Continue Reading
October 8, 2024 Spotted lanternfly is a persistent threat to the agriculture and forestry sectors and the natural environment in Southern Ontario. This invasive insect has spread considerably across northeastern U.S. states. Although there have been no detections of this Continue Reading
August 21, 2024 The Ontario Phragmites Action program, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, continues crucial work in the battle against Phragmites, known as Canada’s most invasive plant. In Northern Ontario in 2024, the Ontario Phragmites Action program Continue Reading
July 26, 2024 Countless poems have been written about nature’s splendor – bird song, wildflowers, and the changing of the seasons come to mind. Invasive species would seem to be less desirable subjects for the musings of a poet, yet 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
