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5 Reasons You Should Go to ICAIS 2026

invasivespeciescentre — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:26:38 +0000

The 24th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species will take place from August 23 – 27th in Belfast, Northern Ireland . Below are 5 reasons to join us this summer! 1. Gain new insights and learn about global issues on aquatic invasive Continue Reading

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Protect oak trees: no pruning until November

invasivespeciescentre — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:34:55 +0000

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

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Pet release dangers let loose in Evergreen Brickworks art exhibition

invasivespeciescentre — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:35:25 +0000

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

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Invasive Species Action Fund Recipient Credit Valley Conservation

invasivespeciescentre — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:19:59 +0000

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

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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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Invasive Species Action Fund opens 2025 call for proposals

invasivespeciescentre — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:53:57 +0000

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

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ISAF Grant Recipient Michipicoten First Nation Takes On-The-Ground Action Against Invasive Species Expanding Northward

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:34:01 +0000

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

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Niagara Region learns how to identify and report invasive pest threatening Greenbelt

invasivespeciescentre — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:34:01 +0000

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

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Lakehead Region Conservation Authority gets more support to Battle Invasive Phragmites

invasivespeciescentre — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:49:45 +0000

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

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An Interview with Poet Amelia Gorman

invasivespeciescentre — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:02:42 +0000

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

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