Invasive Species Centre

Educators are instrumental in providing minds, both young and older, with the knowledge and tools to make environmentally sound, informed choices and to inspire action against invasive species. You can check out ISC's compiled database of free teaching resources from various invasive species groups: https://bit.ly/3WsuwXk

🌟 NEW BLOG POST! 🌟 🐢 Two red-eared sliders were recently surrendered to the Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society. These popular aquatic pets often end up in local water bodies when owners can no longer care for them. As a result, red-eared sliders have become an invasive species in Canada.🌊 📖 Learn more about the impact of red-eared sliders and what you can do to help in our latest blog post! Read here: https://bit.ly/43ClPNJ #InvasiveSpecies #RedEaredSlider #HumaneSociety #Don'tLetItLoose #PathwaysofSpread

Did you know that the 2025 Invasive Species Forum recordings are available to watch any time you want? What you can expect to learn: - Biocontrol for invasive Phragmites - The link to psychological resilience and environmental conservation - The importance - and necessity - of community scientists ... So much more! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gevGXN6u

Introducing... The Responsible Hiker! She always remembers her boot brush to clean her gear before and after adventuring outdoors and keeps her eyes peeled for invasive species to report 👀🥾 Learn more about responsible trail use: https://bit.ly/3Ehk7nq

Your voice matters! 🌿 Gardeners are speaking out about invasive plants after a popular Canadian nursery advertised lily of the valley bulbs. There are several organizations and websites that can help you avoid invasive plants in your garden, but due to the amount of invasives, many lists may not be exhaustive. It's important to do your research and find trustworthy sources. One example is the Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation: https://lnkd.in/gmff_khW To learn more about how to keep your garden free of invasive plants, click here: https://bit.ly/3Una0V8

Reaping What We Sow: Black Ash Preservation Through Seed Collection 🌱🌳 Join the Invasive Species Centre on Friday, April 25 at 11:00 AM for our next monthly webinar, presented by Vince La Tassa, Program Development Coordinator and EAB & Black Ash Project Lead. This session will explore our new initiative to help protect black ash trees—a species at risk in Ontario—through seed collection and long-term preservation. Learn how this work supports future restoration efforts and what you can do to help. 👉 Register now on our website or use the link! 🔗https://bit.ly/4j2K7VP

🔬🎉 Get ready, Sault Ste. Marie + area! The Science Festival is back for a week-long celebration of science, technology, and community in Sault Ste. Marie! 🚀 Enjoy hands-on activities, exciting science shows, interactive workshops, and local vendors, all leading up to our Science Carnival—a fun-filled event for all ages! Whether you're a science enthusiast, a curious learner, or just looking for a great time, there's something for everyone. Join us in celebrating local innovation, community pride, and the magic of STEM! Stay tuned for event details and mark your calendars! 🔍✨ #ScienceFestival #STEMfun #NorthernOntario #HandsOnScience #CommunityInnovation

Catch the ISC at Cornwall's Annual Eco Day this Saturday, April 12 at the Civic Complex! 🌿🌎️ Eco Day is a family-friendly event that provides knowledge, tools, and encouragement to help the Cornwall community connect with nature and live a more sustainable life. Swing by Eco Day to learn about local environmental efforts, invasive species resources, boot brushes, activities and games, free mulch and compost, live music, electronic waste drop-off, complimentary pollinator kits, and more. 🔗https://bit.ly/4jHvgQP

🌼It’s Spring ahead season – and you ‘re not the only one getting up early! Brown marmorated stink bugs may emerge from overwintering as early as April. These bugs start feeding immediately as females only require 2 weeks to reach maturity before they begin to lay eggs. Over a season, females can lay up to 400 eggs! As weather warms up, now is the perfect time to begin keeping a closer eye on your indoor and outdoor gardens 🌷🪲 👉 Learn more about the brown marmorated stink bug and more garden invasives on our website: https://bit.ly/42jJobR

Drumroll please 🥁🍃 The 2025 Beech Leaf Disease Monitoring Network Reporting Campaign is officially open! By joining this project and submitting a report of Beech Leaf Disease in Ontario from April 5 to July 31, 2025, you will be entered for a chance to win a Community Science Monitoring Prize Pack, including a custom YETI (valued at over $100)! This Campaign is led by the Invasive Species Centre, in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. The goal is to encourage reporting of this quickly spreading invasive species in Ontario in order for researchers to characterize spread dynamics for the nematode that causes this disease. Learn more about the contest here: https://bit.ly/3E4MCYA