Canada is coming out of a "summer of invasives," Ontario's Invasive Species Centre (ISC) says, pointing to a number of concerning critters moving through southern Ontario that residents can help curb this fall.  www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Invasives 101: Canada Thistle This is a pernicious invasive that spreads via seed and root, so it's really hard to control. But if you see it, stop it. I'm battling it right now in my yard, and I'm kicking myself for not recognizing it earlier. 😢 extension.umn.edu/identify-inv...

I was surprised to see several garden types recently in a local ecopark I was doing an invasives audit on. Canada lily (Lilium canadense), wood lily (Lilium philadelphicum), Lilium superbum are all indigenous and wonderful alternatives.

Developed by Invasives Canada and Animal Health Canada, in collaboration with the Invasive Wild Pig Leadership Group, this new resource supports efforts to address the spread of invasive wild pigs in Canada. ➡️ wildpigs.ca

With access to the woods restored throughout most of the province, we are excited to be back to washing boats to stop aquatic invasive species. #CleanDrainDry

Indigenous Peoples make up less than 5% of the world’s population, yet they protect significant amounts of global biodiversity. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

🌱 We honor & celebrate the roles #Indigenous Peoples & local communities play in #biodiversity conservation, restoration & sustainable use. #IndigenousPeoplesDay 🌏🧪

Indigenous and local knowledge can shape transformative change.🌏🧪 Many Indigenous Peoples and local communities have views and practices aligned with a just & sustainable world. Their ethics of care and values inspire equitable & inclusive change. .— @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment

Restrictions on activities in the woods has shut down our watercraft inspection and decontamination program and other activities. We fully support the Premier. The drought has resulted in extreme risk of wildfire. The Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council will resume activities when it is safe.

JOIN US!!! @garlab.bsky.social is looking for a PhD and MS student to join our team studying ecology & conservation of gars, bowfin, and other non-game native fishes beginning Spring 2026! Posting & more info coming soon. Please DM or email [email protected] with CV if interested!

I discussed invasives species in Canada with Shane Hewitt on iHeart Radio.

The Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council will be on Maritime Noon today on CBC radio. Call in with your invasive species questions!

Discovery of new invasive species in LaHave River creates concern www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

⚠️ New invasive species observed in Nova Scotia! A single Oriental Weatherfish was reported in the LaHave River and confirmed by DFO. Aquarium release is likely the cause of introduction. #DontLetItLoose More on this here: www.instagram.com/p/DJuA0nINc1...

⚠️ New invasive species observed in Nova Scotia! A single Oriental Weatherfish was reported in the LaHave River and confirmed by DFO. Aquarium release is likely the cause of introduction. #DontLetItLoose More on this here: www.instagram.com/p/DJuA0nINc1...

www.tvo.org/video/docume... #invasivespecies

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📣The 2025 Nova Scotia Invasive Species Forum agenda is live! 🎟In-person ticket sales have ended, but there is still time to reserve your spot to attend virtually! Visit tinyurl.com/mwnh8t9k between now and Wednesday to register for free.

‼️Registration for in-person attendance at the 2025 Nova Scotia Invasive Species Forum closes TOMORROW NIGHT! Virtual attendance registration will remain open until the 26th. Reserve your FREE tickets today! www.eventbrite.ca/e/nova-scoti...

Sad to learn of the passing of Dr. William Mitsch. Bill authored the textbook "Wetlands" which was used in undergrad class I took. I interacted with Bill in his role as Editor in Chief of journal Ecological Engineering & hosted him for seminar at Carleton. Big loss. www.dispatch.com/obituaries/p...

We're at the Halifax International Boat Show from now until Sunday to share how folks can prevent the spread of invasive species with Clean, Drain, Dry! 🛥️ Use promo code "NSISC" at checkout to save $2 on your ticket purchase. www.halifaxboatshow.com

Registration for the 2025 Nova Scotia Invasive Species Forum is now open and attendance is ✨FREE✨ thanks to the generosity of our sponsors! The forum will focus on innovation and feature presentations on emerging technologies and more. Reserve your spot today: tinyurl.com/mwnh8t9k

Join us at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography on Thursday, February 27th for our annual Invasive Species Forum! Details and registration coming soon 🪲🤩🌿

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to learn more about our work, upcoming events, and invasive species news by visiting nsinvasives.ca🌿 The next one goes out at the end of the month, and you won't want to miss out!

Still trying to come up with a New Year's resolution? Visit nsinvasives.ca to learn more about these six easy ones you can start implementing today! 🔥 Buy Local Burn Local 🐰 Don't Let it Loose 🌷 Plant Wise 💧 Clean Drain Dry 🥾 Play Clean Go ❗️ Report Invasive Species

Skinks on a Plane! For invasive species to be successful, they must be able to cope with transportation. Third-year student Jaclyn (@jaclynharris.bsky.social) exposed invasive delicate skinks to air and car transport to see if it impacted their behaviour. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

🔎🌱 Are you a #biodiversity data holder located in Asia? The GBIF Asia Regional Support Team is hosting a virtual #DataMobilization workshop in February 2025 📍 to support capacity needs and to promote data publication across the #Asia region! Registrations are open! 🔗gbif.link/2025-asia-...#biodiversity

You can find a view-only version of the full text. rdcu.be/d5im8

Interesting research on how to increase effectiveness of conservation connectivity to protect biodiversity. https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/2041-210X.14459

Some seasonal silliness for our colleagues protecting nature around the globe: ‘Twas the fight against invasives, and all through the land, Every creature was stirring, both water and sand. The forests stood watch, the wetlands on guard, For invaders that threatened to catch nature off-guard.

A Nova Scotia Starter Pack! Feel free to recommend a person or entity that should be represented. Thank you, Capers and Bluenosers. go.bsky.app/79ZxLBC

It will raise awareness, but the new Australian Broadcasting Corporation show Eat The Invaders may falsely convince people we can eat our way out of invasive species. https://www.smh.com.au/national/abc-show-reckons-we-should-eat-invasive-species-it-s-a-recipe-for-disaster-20241206-p5kwiv.html

🌍 Proud to Contribute to the IPBES Nexus Report! From @iMARES_group, we’re thrilled to have contributed to the latest IPBES report, examining how biodiversity connects with water, food, and health, under the lens of climate change, and exploring future scenarios for sustainable solutions. @ICMCSIC

🎉Season's greetings from the @ipbes.bsky.social Secretariat🎉 Huge thanks to the IPBES community for their continued commitment to conserving #biodiversity. Wishing you all a joyous holiday season!👏🏽

Happy Holidays from the NSISC 🎉 A big thank you to all our funders, partners, and supporters who helped us create positive impacts in 2024. We can't wait to share with you what we're up to in the New Year!

I'm really proud of this project, the culmination of 12 yrs of research on our plant BBQ. Our plant flammability data are being used in this new Fire and Emergency NZ website to guide decisions about which species to plant around your property. www.checkitsalright.nz/reduce-your-...

I mean, we’ve got the governor, the Legislature, and a state agency all saying this is a bad thing and, despite the injury to a major business, they all decided that we need to stop it. #Florida #InvasiveSpecies #Environment floridaphoenix.com/2021/03/04/ban…

Florida’s python hunt promotes politician, fails to eliminate invading reptiles. #Florida #InvasiveSpeciesvia @FLPhoenixNews floridaphoenix.com/2022/08/04/flo…

Invasive snails that already cost FL $24 million are loose again as illegal pet trade continues. #Florida #invasivespecies #Africanlandsnailsvia @FLPhoenixNews floridaphoenix.com/2022/07/07/inv…

I have completed my report based on the workshop I facilitated last month at #UMISC2024, "Applying Principles of #DEIJA to #InvasiveSpecies Research, Management, and Engagement". I hope some of you will find it of interest. Please feel free to share. inclusivescience.ca/applying-pri...

After years of work and hours of perseverance, the #NexusAssessment Report has been approved by the Plenary at #IPBES11. Kudos and congratulations to the experts on this monumental achievement!

🚨 We’re excited to announce the launch of a free, #selfpaced version of our course "Developing national science-policy-practice platforms" 📚 English & French 🎥 Interactive content 🏆 Certificate upon completion ▶️ t.ly/Z33tE @ipbes.bsky.social @unep.bsky.social @iki-germany.bsky.social

my blog from a few years ago about Australia’s ‘normal not normal’ fires and record breaking temperatures and effects on biodiversity- we simply have to reduce CO2 #ClimateChange #PlantScience #biodiversity globalplantcouncil.org/not-the-new-...

The biodiversity, climate, health, water and food crises need to be addressed together rather than regarded as separate issues, urges a major report. #biodiversity www.newscientist.com...

@martin-nunez.bsky.social, could you please add us to your #bioinvasives starter pack? Thanks!

The hazards of being an entomologist You're easily distracted by smaller things 🐜 ...and I had no idea we were being watched 🐘

Happy Holidays from the NSISC 🎉 A big thank you to all our funders, partners, and supporters who helped us create positive impacts in 2024. We can't wait to share with you what we're up to in the New Year!

This summer we set up our decontamination unit at a visitor information centre in Digby, Nova Scotia. We were there to inspect and decontaminate watercraft arriving on the ferry from New Brunswick.

This summer our team and some wonderful volunteers pulled dog-strangling vine from one of two sites we are managing. The plants are being solarised in these bags before being securely disposed next year.