We’re excited to be offering online courses for those looking to further their learning in invasive species prevention and management. We’re offering the following courses:
NEW COURSE – Asian Longhorned Beetle Training
Asian longhorned beetle has been eradicated from Canada, but that doesn’t mean it can never return. This course will give participants the knowledge to identify, prevent, and report the invasive beetle. It will also provide an overview of Asian longhorned beetle’s history in Canada and current management techniques used in the United States.
FREE COURSE – Spotted Lanternfly Training
This course provides an in-depth review on spotted lanternfly, covering topics related to species identification, habitat, biology, spread, impacts, and prevention. Register for free using the link below!
Invasive Forest Pest Training
This course provides a comprehensive look at some of the harmful invasive species that currently threaten the health and stability of Canadian forests. Each lesson focuses on a species’ traits, dispersal, impacts, and management. Learning how to identify these invasive forest pests is important in stopping their spread and reducing their ecological, economic, and social impacts.
You will learn how to identify and report 5 important invasive species, including:
- White Pine Blister Rust
- Dutch Elm Disease
- Emerald Ash Borer
- Spongy moth (formerly known as Gypsy Moth)
- Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Oak Wilt Training
The Invasive Species Centre’s Online Oak Wilt Course has been designed to give you the knowledge and skills to understand, identify, and manage oak wilt in your community.