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Raising awareness on invasive species. Protecting ecosystems and communities nationwide.

The Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) is now Invasives Canada (Espèces envahissantes Canada). This operating name change represents our national mission to prevent and control the spread of invasive species while expanding our network and voice. Along with our new name comes a fresh visual identity—a logo that symbolizes protection, resilience, and restoration. While our name has evolved

, our dedication remains the same: safeguarding Canada’s ecosystems, economies, and communities by reducing the introduction and spread of invasive species. We’re excited for this next chapter and look forward to building a future where nature thrives. Learn more about our transition and what’s next: https://canadainvasives.ca/new-name-clearer-mission/

06/05/2026

🌿 One idea can grow to protect entire ecosystems

Join us on Monday for this FREE webinar!

Hear how the Washington Invasive Species Council built a statewide prevention network that led to the installation of more than 50 educational boot brush stations and strengthened invasive species awareness across the region.

📅 June 8
🕑 2:00 PM ET

Register now at: https://naisma.org/event/saving-the-sagebrush-sea-protecting-washingtons-sagebrush-biome-from-noxious-weeds/

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🌿 Une seule idée peut contribuer à protéger des écosystèmes entiers.

Joignez-vous à nous lundi pour ce webinaire GRATUIT!

Découvrez comment le Washington Invasive Species Council a mis sur pied un réseau de prévention à l’échelle de l’État, menant à l’installation de plus de 50 stations éducatives de nettoyage des bottes et au renforcement de la sensibilisation aux espèces envahissantes dans toute la région.

📅 8 juin
🕑 14 h (HE)

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : https://naisma.org/event/saving-the-sagebrush-sea-protecting-washingtons-sagebrush-biome-from-noxious-weeds/

06/02/2026

📣 Looking to strengthen your conservation outreach and engagement efforts?

Join us tomorrow for a free webinar exploring how behavioural psychology and community-based social marketing can help turn awareness into action.

Behaviour Change Training: Supporting PlayCleanGo Outreach and Action
📅 June 3
🕒 3:00 PM ET

Register here at: https://www.invasivescanada.ca/playcleango-awareness-week/

We hope to see you there!

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📣 Vous souhaitez renforcer vos efforts de sensibilisation et de mobilisation en conservation?

Joignez-vous à nous demain pour un webinaire gratuit qui explorera comment la psychologie comportementale et le marketing social communautaire peuvent contribuer à transformer la sensibilisation en action.

Formation en changement de comportement : soutenir la sensibilisation et l’action de Jouez, Nettoyez, Partez
📅 3 juin
🕒 15 h (HE)

Inscrivez-vous ici :
https://www.invasivescanada.ca/playcleango-awareness-week/

Au plaisir de vous y voir!

06/01/2026

🌿 Get ready for PlayCleanGo Awareness Week! 🌿

PlayCleanGo Awareness Week is an international effort that encourages outdoor recreationists to take simple actions that help prevent the spread of invasive species.

To support partners and participants, Invasives Canada, NAISMA, and CONABIO have created a free Partner Toolkit that makes it easy to participate:
✔ Social media graphics and captions
✔ Promotional materials
✔ Webinar information
✔ Campaign messaging and resources

Join organizations across North America in helping raise awareness about invasive species prevention and encouraging people to PlayCleanGo before heading outdoors.

Explore the toolkit and learn how to participate at: https://www.invasivescanada.ca/playcleango-awareness-week/

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🌿 Préparez-vous pour la Semaine Jouez Nettoyez Partez! 🌿

La Semaine Jouez Nettoyez Partez est une initiative internationale qui encourage les adeptes du plein air à adopter des gestes simples pour aider à prévenir la propagation des espèces envahissantes.

Pour soutenir les partenaires et les participants, Invasives Canada, la NAISMA et la CONABIO ont créé une boîte à outils gratuite pour les partenaires qui facilite la participation :
✔ Graphiques et textes pour les médias sociaux
✔ Matériel promotionnel
✔ Information sur les webinaires
✔ Messages clés et ressources de campagne

Joignez-vous aux organisations de partout en Amérique du Nord pour sensibiliser le public à la prévention des espèces envahissantes et encourager les gens à Jouer, Nettoyer et Partir avant de profiter du plein air.

Découvrez la boîte à outils et apprenez comment participer : https://www.invasivescanada.ca/playcleango-awareness-week/

05/31/2026

🎉 Thank you for making Invasive Species Action Month 2026 a success!

We are grateful to the many organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, conservation groups, researchers, educators, volunteers, and individuals who took part in invasive species action throughout May!

Your work and outreach has helped bring invasive species awareness to communities across Canada, and has proved that small actions can add up to real change :)

Although ISAM is over, the work continues! Thank you for being part of the solution and joining along.

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🎉 Merci d’avoir contribué au succès du Mois d’action contre les espèces envahissantes 2026!

Nous sommes reconnaissants envers les nombreuses organisations, municipalités, communautés autochtones, groupes de conservation, chercheurs, éducateurs, bénévoles et citoyens qui ont participé à des actions contre les espèces envahissantes tout au long du mois de mai!

Grâce à votre travail et à vos activités de sensibilisation, la connaissance des espèces envahissantes a gagné du terrain dans les communautés partout au Canada, démontrant que de petits gestes peuvent mener à de grands changements. 🙂

Même si le MAEE est maintenant terminé, le travail se poursuit! Merci de faire partie de la solution et d’avoir participé à cette initiative avec nous.

05/29/2026

🤔 Did you know some invasive plants can continue to spread after they've been removed?

If you're tackling invasive plants on your property or participating in a community removal event, take a moment to learn the best disposal methods for your target species. Proper disposal helps ensure your hard work doesn't unintentionally contribute to new infestations:

🌱 Never dump yard waste in natural areas
☀️ Dry plant material before disposal when appropriate
🚛 When in doubt, send invasive plant material to the landfill

From identification and removal to disposal, each action plays a role in preventing the spread of invasive plants.

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🤔 Saviez-vous que certaines plantes envahissantes peuvent continuer à se propager même après avoir été retirées?

Si vous luttez contre des plantes envahissantes sur votre propriété ou participez à une activité communautaire d'arrachage, prenez le temps de vous renseigner sur les meilleures méthodes d'élimination pour l'espèce ciblée. Une élimination adéquate permet d'éviter que vos efforts ne contribuent involontairement à la création de nouvelles infestations :

🌱 Ne jetez jamais de déchets de jardin dans les milieux naturels
☀️ Faites sécher les matières végétales avant leur élimination lorsque cela est approprié
🚛 En cas de doute, envoyez les matières végétales envahissantes au site d'enfouissement

De l'identification à l'élimination, en passant par le retrait, chaque étape joue un rôle important dans la prévention de la propagation des plantes envahissantes.

05/28/2026

WHAT ARE THOSE... on your boots? 👇🥾

Join us during Awareness Week for a free webinar with Parks Canada exploring how boot brush stations at Elk Island National Park are helping researchers better understand invasive species spread through recreation.

🎤 “What’s on Your Boots? Seeds, Invasive Species, and Landscape-Level Patterns from Boot Brush Stations at Elk Island National Park”
📅 Wednesday, June 10
⏰ 2 PM ET

Learn how simple prevention actions can help reduce invasive species spread and support healthier ecosystems.

🔗 Learn more & sign up at: https://www.invasivescanada.ca/playcleango-awareness-week/

05/27/2026

🌿 Want to remove invasive plants but not sure where to start?

We've got you covered!

Before removing any invasive species, it’s important to make sure:
🔍 You’ve identified the species correctly
📚 You understand the best removal approach
🌱 You know how to avoid accidentally spreading it further

The Ontario Invasive Plant Council's Best Management Practices (BMPs) provide practical, science-based guidance to help support your invasive plant management efforts.

Whether you’re volunteering at a community pull, managing your own property, or just learning more about invasive species, these resources can help you take action with confidence.

Together, we can help stop the spread 💚

05/26/2026

🌿 Looking to get involved in your community this summer? 🌿

It’s Invasive Species Action Month - the perfect time to get outside, explore local biodiversity, and learn more about the species around us!

Hosting or participating in a Bioblitz is a fun and meaningful way to connect with nature while helping scientists, students, and researchers better understand biodiversity in your area. Every observation can make a difference 👀📸

If you’re between the ages of 12–30 and passionate about conservation, biodiversity, and community action, check out Youth Eco-Stewards and sign up to get involved!

05/25/2026

🌿 We want to see your garden escapees! 🌿

Have you spotted invasive garden plants spreading beyond yards and gardens into natural spaces? Share your photos for a chance to win one of our Biodiversity is Good hats! 👀🪴

📸 Submit your photos by May 31
🌎 Help raise awareness about invasive garden plants and their impacts on biodiversity

Learn more and enter here:
https://www.invasivescanada.ca/plantwise_photo_contest/

Ontario Invasive Plant Council

05/24/2026

Small actions become bigger when we do them together 🌎

This week, ISAM focuses on Stopping Invasives Together and the collective impact of community action.

Preventing the spread of invasive species doesn’t happen with one big action. It happens through many people taking small, consistent steps in their daily lives, workplaces, and communities.

Simple actions you can take:
✔ Join a local stewardship or invasive species removal event
✔ Participate in a bioblitz or monitoring effort
✔ Volunteer with a local invasive species organization
✔ Encourage others to take InvasiveWise actions

Every report, conversation, volunteer hour, and action helps build momentum.

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Williams Lake, BC
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Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
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