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Prevent/reduce the spread of invasive species by connecting with stakeholders to catalyze invasive species management and communicate policy & science knowledge
Ontario, Canada
Joined October 2012
🌳 Oak Tree Alert: Avoid pruning oaks April–Nov to prevent oak wilt. ✂️ If pruning is absolutely necessary, seal cuts right away with paint or shellac. 🌪️ Storm damage? Seal wounds ASAP. 🌳Help keep oak trees healthy! Learn more here: .🔗
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🌊 Paddle with a Purpose! .📅 Tomorrow at 9-11:30 am.📍 EC Brown Conservation Area Boat Launch. 🛶 Bring Your Own Boat. Join us tomorrow on the Welland River to support the European Water Chestnut Rapid Response Team in monitoring for invasive species.
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Happy Moth Week!.Celebrate by joining a global community science effort to track moths in your area. Did you know public sightings help track invasive species like spongy moths and box tree moths?.📸 Spot one? Report it: 🔍More:
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Applications are open for ICAIS 2026 Oyster Program bursaries! These bursaries provide financial support to attend the conference, offering recipients a chance to advance their careers in AIS through networking & collaboration. Apply before Sept 26.
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Tree of Heaven is a fast growing invasive tree that supports the spotted lanternfly. It is often confused with native trees, such as black walnut, staghorn sumac, and ash. Report sightings to More:
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🛠️ Free Workshop: Protect Ontario’s Greenbelt from the Spotted Lanternfly!.📅 Aug 6 | ⏰ 9:30–11AM.📍 The Gasworks, Hamilton.📚 Learn how it spreads, its impact, & how to help.☕ Refreshments included.🔗 Register:
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WEBINAR TOMORROW! .Great Lakes Sea Lampreys: From Crisis to Control.With Ross Shaw, Great Lakes Fishery Commission. 🗓️ 11:00 AM ET.Register:
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The ISC is hiring for a 1-year positions based in Sault Ste. Marie - Communications Intern . Key responsibilities include creating communications materials which improve public understanding of biodiversity & invasive species in Canada 🔗
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🌊 Paddle with a Purpose!.Help monitor invasive European Water Chestnut & learn about other aquatic invaders. 📅 Sat, July 26 | 9–11:30 AM.📍 EC Brown Conservation Area.🛶 BYO Boat. Register:
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Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) spreads fast + supports spotted lanternfly. 📍 Spot it? Report to 🪵 Grey bark like cantaloupe skin.🍃 Large leaves with glandular teeth.👃 Strong, unpleasant smell.Learn more:
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🚫🪱 Earthworms are an invasive species in North America that consume the topmost layers of forest soil – destroying leaf litter, changing the physical and chemical properties of the soil & increasing plant mortality. See more ways to prevent the spread:
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🌿 Help Stop the Spread: Dispose of Garden Waste Safely 🗑️. 🚫 Don’t dump garden waste in natural areas.♻️ Don’t compost invasives — seeds survive!.🛍️ Bag & trash invasive seeds/plants properly. Learn more:
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3 WEEKS TO GO! 🛠️ Workshop: Protect the Greenbelt from Spotted Lanternfly 🪲🌿. Learn how this invasive insect threatens Ontario’s Greenbelt + how you can help. 🗓️ Aug 6 | 9:30–11 AM | Hamilton, ON. 🔗 Register:
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📆 Are you looking for more invasive species and environmental events to attend? Check out our online events page to find upcoming forums, webinars, conferences, and more!
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🌿 Help protect black ash for future generations!. Join the Black Ash Community Action Network (BACAN) — citizen scientists, landowners & more working together through seed collection & conservation. 🌱 Get involved:
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🌳 Beech Leaf Disease Workshop | July 24, Brighton, ON. Learn about disease ID, prevention, reporting & research. Includes field tour + lunch!. 🕘 9 AM–2:15 PM | Hosted by @InvasiveCentre & partners. Register here:
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🌱 Ready to enhance your skills? Learn to identify invasives, understand their impact, and earn continuing education credits—all while studying at your own pace. Get started today and make a difference in your community!. 👉
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We're excited to be getting out on the water with OFAH and Georgina Island this Friday, July 18! Although it was disappointing to find water soldier in Lake Simcoe, now everyone has an important role to play to make a difference going forward. RSVP for the upcoming event ⬇️
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Webinar: Great Lakes Sea Lampreys — From Crisis to Control. Learn about the history, management, and future of sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes with Ross Shaw from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. 🗓️ July 22, 2025 | ⏰ 11:00 AM | 💻 Zoom.
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Taking the time to #CleanDrainDry your boat helps prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species in the #GreatLakes. These #AIS can hitch a ride on your boat and move from one body of water to another. More:
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