Invasive Species Centre https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:26:39 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-ISC_Logo-Large-TRANSPARENT-32x32.png Invasive Species Centre https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca 32 32 5 Reasons You Should Go to ICAIS 2026  https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/5-reasons-you-should-go-to-icais-2026/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:26:38 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=40550 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 […]

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]]> Art exhibition at Evergreen Brick Works raises awareness of potential spotted lanternfly impacts https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/art-exhibition-at-evergreen-brick-works-raises-awareness-of-potential-spotted-lanternfly-impacts/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:13:10 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=40310 To help kick off the Invasive Species Centre’s 15th Anniversary, the organization is pleased to partner with artist Laura Fedynyszyn to highlight the potential impacts of the invasive spotted lanternfly […]

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]]> Invitational Request for Proposal (RFP) https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/invitational-request-for-proposal-rfp/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:53:49 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=40189 External Audit Services – Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027 The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) is seeking proposals from qualified Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) firms to provide external audit services […]

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]]> Protecting species at risk from invasive species starts at home this World Wildlife Day https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/protecting-species-at-risk-from-invasive-species-starts-at-home-this-world-wildlife-day/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:11:41 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=40041 Invasive species are regarded as the second greatest threat to biodiversity. For World Wildlife Day on March 3, we’re urging Canadians to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive […]

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]]> Invasive Species Centre Recognizes Leaders Protecting Land and Water at Annual Forum  https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/invasive-species-centre-recognizes-leaders-protecting-land-and-water-at-annual-forum/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:36:26 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=39820 The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) is pleased to celebrate excellence in invasive species prevention and management through the 5th Annual Invasive Species Centre Awards Ceremony. The ceremony took place during the ISC’s annual Invasive […]

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]]> Good intentions, big consequences: Why responsible pet ownership matters this holiday season  https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/good-intentions-big-consequences-why-responsible-pet-ownership-matters-this-holiday-season/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:51:42 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=39014 If you’re thinking of gifting pets this holiday season, it’s important to ensure the new pet owner is prepared to properly care for the pet and understands the importance of not letting it loose. Aquarium life, such as […]

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]]> Protect lands and waters in Ontario: Apply to the 2026/27 Invasive Species Action Fund   https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/protect-lands-and-waters-in-ontario-apply-to-the-2026-27-invasive-species-action-fund/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:13:11 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=38071 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 […]

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]]> Invasive Species Spotlight: Japanese Stiltgrass  https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/invasive-species-spotlight-japanese-stiltgrass/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:22:32 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=37935 September 9, 2025 What is Japanese Stiltgrass?  Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is an invasive annual grass (Poaceae) that thrives in a wide range of habitats including forests, wetlands, lawns, trails, […]

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]]> Beech Trees Under Threat: Leaf It to the Community  https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/beech-trees-under-threat-leaf-it-to-the-community/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:32:19 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=37589 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. […]

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]]> Enhancing coordinated action through the Ontario Phragmites Action program  https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/enhancing-coordinated-action-through-the-ontario-phragmites-action-program/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:02:47 +0000 https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/?p=37583 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 […]

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