Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver

08/12/2026

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our last post: "What's the one invasive species you wish would disappear forever?"

So far, the most despised species are:

English Ivy (with 3 mentions and 20 likes in agreement)
Scotch broom (with 5 mentions and 17 likes in agreement)
Himalayan blackberry (with 2 mentions and 14 likes in agreement)
Knotweed (with 3 mentions and 11 likes in agreement)
Goutweed (with 2 mentions and 8 likes in agreement)

Let's get out there and help remove invasive species! Check out our event page to sign up: https://iscmv.ca/events/

08/12/2026

Here are 5 invasive plants that grow in my area of South Vancouver. What invasive plants have you seen growing in your area?

08/11/2026

Free guided nature walk!

Missed this walk in July? Here's another chance to meet some of Campbell Valley's green, furred, and feathered forest friends on a free guided nature walk.

📅 Sunday, August 16 | 10:30 am-12 pm
📍Campbell Valley Regional Park
➡ Register here: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/mvregionalparks/activity/search/detail/3937?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

08/11/2026

🐛 What should you look for? 🪲

📍 That depends on where you are.

Across Canada, the pests posing the greatest risks to our farms, forests and ecosystems vary — and they’re always looking for a ride to new areas.

Know which insects, plants, snails, slugs and micro-organisms are a concern where you live or travel. It’s easy and can help stop the spread.

…and always check your gear, RV, camper or trailer for invasive hitchhikers *before* you roll out.

🗺️ Check the top invasive pest risks by province and territory: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/plant-health/invasive-pests-and-plants/stop-spread

08/11/2026

Have you ever wondered why standing dead trees are often left in parks and forests?

08/11/2026

This years bioblitz was a great success!

08/11/2026

Check out the youth crew who have been hard at work removing invasive species

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

Did you miss the amazing presentation by Hunter Jarratt (aka The Invasive Species Guy)? Well, you can check out a PDF copy of his presentation, The Battle for Biodiversity, here:https://iscmv.ca/docs/ISCMV_Presentation_-_2026.pdf

In this presentation Hunter shares about Garry Oak ecosystems, their importance, and current status. He focuses on the invasive species threatening remaining areas, and discusses the implications through both a small and broad lens. Finally, to provide an avenue of action and optimism, Hunter outlines the benefits of ecological restoration, including other actions that community members can take to help both stop the spread of invasive species and support Garry Oak ecosystems in British Columbia.