Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver

10/14/2026

Join us this Saturday, Oct 17, 10am-12:30pm at Garden City Park in Richmond for an Invasive Removal event!

Help remove invasive blackberry shrubs and English ivy. All ages welcome! No experience required. Volunteers will be provided with instruction, gloves, tools, and refreshments

Location: Meet at the Garden City parking lot at 10am. We will then move into the Garden City Park to clear invasive species here.

Registration: https://iscmv.ca/events/invasive-removal-garden-city-park-richmond

This event is being organized in collaboration with the City of Richmond.

10/14/2026

Join Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver , the City of New Westminster Parks and Recreation, and the New Westminster Environmental Partners on Oct 24 for a a Native Planting event at Glenbrook Ravine! https://iscmv.ca/events/native-species-planting-glenbrook-ravine

During this event, we will be focusing on replanting native species. This is a family-friendly event, and we have ways for people of all ages and abilities to get involved and contribute. You do not need to be a resident of New Westminster to participate. Anyone welcome!

10/13/2026

Be on the lookout for the Brown marmorated stink bug!

Identify invasives: Brown marmorated stink bug

Brown marmorated stink bugs can look like several other bugs found in B.C., but two white stripes on the antennae are a key identification feature.

Other identifying features include:

▪️ One white stripe on each leg
▪️ White and black spots at the base of the abdomen
▪️ About 1.5 cm long with a distinct shield shape

Rough stink bugs and western conifer seed bugs look similar, but neither has the distinctive white stripes on the antennae.

In fall and winter, brown marmorated stink bugs often gather in wooden structures, including homes, in large numbers.

👉 Have you spotted one before? What helped you identify it? 👀

Photo credit: Gary Bernon, USDA APHIS, Bugwood.org

10/13/2026

Check out the stewardship work happening with Environmental Youth Alliance!

10/13/2026

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10/13/2026

After spending years in the ocean, Coquitlam’s salmon are returning home to spawn. On Sunday, October 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., residents are invited to Hoy Creek Hatchery for a day of free, family-friendly activities and hands-on learning at the much loved Salmon Come Home event.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/mw3N50ZVHhM

10/13/2026