Province-wide project that is bringing together a network of trained communities to fight the spread of invasive species. This project is coordinated by @InvSp
In 2019, Japanese stiltgrass invaded southern Ontario's Short Hills Provincial Park. Since then, seeds have been spread to a few other isolated areas through wind, water, soil, and by widlife. Watch this webinar to learn more: https://t.co/qoXMxEmIby
En 2019, la microstégie en osier a envahi le parc provincial de Short Hills, dans le sud de l’Ontario. Depuis, les graines ont été disséminées dans quelques autres zones isolées par le vent, l’eau, le sol et la faune: https://t.co/qoXMxEmIby
Apprenez à évaluer vos arbres et à signaler vos observations à l’aide du formulaire de vérification des arbres pour contribuer aux programmes de surveillance du Canada: https://t.co/77lX93D80y
Learn how to assess your trees and report your observations through the Tree Check Form to help inform Canada’s monitoring programs: https://t.co/77lX93D80y
Spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that harms plants by sucking the sap from leaves and stems and excreting a sticky substance. It feeds on 70+ species, including grapes & apples. Learn to recognize and report this pest by checking out our factsheet: https://t.co/0xoc0M50Va
Did you know that invasive fish & invertebrates species - such as Asian carps & zebra mussels - pose a significant threat to the waters they're found in? Learn more about how you can help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species: https://t.co/UHF7O39TpS #WorldWaterDay
ISC IN THE NEWS | Invasive jumping worms spotted in Ontario: Here's what to look out for. Colin Cassin, ISC Policy Manager, provided some tips on how to prevent the spread of these invasive worms. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/ZvTtKefLdl
Are you passionate about the health of Canada's land and waters? We currently have a few job openings! Join and learn from a team connecting stakeholders, knowledge, and technology to prevent the spread of invasive species: https://t.co/2L2xazJPyi
COMING SOON | We're excited to offer online training courses for those looking to further their learning in invasive species prevention and management. Sign up to be the first to know when they're live: https://t.co/4hGL31z1c7
Are looking for invasive species resources? We have a webpage dedicated to just that! It includes technical bulletins, best management practices, fact sheets and more. Check it out: https://t.co/36xRMJx0Ii #InvSpWk
Want to learn more about how invasive species can impact your enjoyment of the waterfront? Check out FOCA’s publication, “A Shoreline Owners’ Guide to Invasive Species”. https://t.co/7MIzQ0uCVg #InvSpWk
Do you want to learn more about invasive species? We have a number of species profiles available on our website with information about species identification, prevention, distribution, management and more! Learn more: https://t.co/xNapjorg4S #InvSpWk
Calling all community scientists! Visit our Community Science Program webpage for opportunities to get involved in current and ongoing initiatives, as well as resources to learn more about preventing the spread of invasive species. Check it out: https://t.co/O6ThVcDwCg
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Microgrants for Ontario! Recognizing the importance of collaboration in working to prevent invasive species in our land & water, we’re awarding $1,000 and $5,000 microgrants. Learn more and submit your project: https://t.co/dkT1xo2GuC
Calling all community scientists! Add your hemlock trees to our Tree Check Form to aid in prompt hemlock woolly adelgid detection and management planning. Help protect our forests by checking your trees: https://t.co/77lX93D80y
To help prevent their spread in the province, the Government of Ontario has added three aquatic plants species to the Invasive Species Act, including Yellow Floating-heart.
Congratulations to our Egg Mass Scraping Contest winner, Alison! Thank you for helping to protect our trees from Ldd moth. To learn more about how you can prevent the spread, visit our website: https://t.co/4x3VGyxlov
REMINDER | The regulatory changes to Ontario's Invasive Species Act are now in effect. To learn more about the newly regulated species, watercraft as a carrier, and the province's Strategy to Address the Threat of Invasive Wild Pigs, visit our website: https://t.co/RIxiYEjDid
Start preparing your project ideas! We’re gearing up to launch our 2022 microgrants to help support invasive species education, community action, and management planning in Ontario. Sign up for our email list to receive updates: https://t.co/kfnTMVCvUX
This year, we added 20 new species profiles to our website, including New Zealand mud snail, Prussian carp, yellow floating heart, flowering rush, and wild pigs. Check them out: https://t.co/xNapjorg4S