This weekend, we’re highlighting two invasive species that pose real risks to ecosystems, the economy, and community well-being in Canada.
Awareness leads to action — and together, we can protect the places we love.
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Invasive insects pose a serious threat to our forests, damaging trees and disrupting entire ecosystems.
Help stop the spread: use local firewood, clean your shoes and stay on trails, learn to ID invasive species, and report sightings at www.eddmaps.org.
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Did you know wild pigs are considered an invasive species in Canada?
Controlling their population is a major challenge, but reporting sightings can help.
📢 If you spot invasive wild pigs, report them here: www.wildpigs.ca/identification-reporting...
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Target Species #3 in the Weaselhead:
Cotoneaster
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📲 See an invasive species? Report it today!
Early reporting helps protect our forests, wetlands, waterways, local economies, and even human health.
Report here:
1. https://ow.ly/7iyW50Yl8Fr
2. https://ow.ly/M0YA50Yl8Fq
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🚨 Invasive Species Spotlight: Common buckthorn 🚨
🔎 ID tips: large shrub/small tree (up to 7 m), smooth gray-brown bark with thorny branch tips, oval dark green leaves with curved veins and fine teeth, stays green late into fall, small black berries in late summer-fall.
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🚨 Invasive Species Spotlight: Purple loosestrife 🚨
This showy plant threatens wetlands and native habitats.
🔎 ID tips: tall (1–2 m), bright pink-purple flower spikes in mid–late summer, square stems, leaves in opposite pairs/whorls, dense clusters in wetlands and shorelines.
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Invasive Species Awareness Week – Day 4: Prevent the Spread
At BurlingtonGreen, we put this into practice through projects like our pollinator garden https://www.burlingtongreen.org/bgs-pollinator-garden/
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Spotted Knapweed is one invasive plant we target through our invasive plant program. This plant spreads QUICKLY! You can help by learning to identify it and reporting it to iNaturalist when spotted!
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It's Invasive Species Awareness Week in North America! 🌎️
For today's Research & Science theme, we're sharing a talk by PhD student Meagan Harper from at @envevidencecanada.bsky.social about an upcoming #SystematicReview on invasive aquatic plant management #CEEatWork #InvSpWk 🌱
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The 2024 Canadian Invasive Wild Pig Report features data on established populations (2022–2024), verified sightings of uncontained pigs and field activities by provincial control programs.
👉 Read the report: animalhealthcanada.ca/canadian-invasive-wild-p...
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Through a partnership with the Métis community in #SaultSte.Marie, the Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy has been rethinking their relationship with species like #phragmites & #sealamprey.
Read more here: olta.ca/rethinking-r... .
Photo credit: Métis Tours
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Invasive species outcompete native plants and harm ecosystems. Learn to spot them and help stop the spread: buy native plants, avoid composting or dumping invasives, stay on trails, leash pets, and report sightings at www.eddmaps.org.
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Learn how you can prevent the spread of invasive plants by growing native plants in your Calgary #gardens
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🚨 It's Invasive Species Awareness Week!
Wild pigs threaten agriculture, ecosystems, cultural resources and the economy in Canada.
➡️ Learn how to spot them and report sightings: https://wildpigs.ca
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Have you seen these aquatic invasive species? They outcompete native species and harm ecosystems. Help stop the spread: never release aquarium pets or plants, clean/drain/dry boats, follow local guidelines, and report sightings at www.eddmaps.org.
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#InvSpWk – Day 2: Pathways of Spread!
Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada’s waters, wetlands, and woodlands.
Learn more about common pathways and how to prevent the spread:
1. https://ow.ly/OKnR50YkNo5
2. https://ow.ly/42zs50YkNo6
Invasive species threaten biodiversity, tree health, and the resilience of Hamilton’s urban forest.
Follow along as we share more about the species impacting our community and the work our Forestry team and volunteers are doing year-round to manage them. #InvSpWk
Invasive Species Lookalike Quiz! Can you tell the difference? 👀
Many invasive species can closely resemble native ones. Learn how to recognize and distinguish these lookalikes to help protect the health of our environment.
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Invasive Species Awareness Week starts today — and learning is where change begins!
🌳 Learn how this invasive insect has affected Ontario’s trees
https://ow.ly/l0aE50Yk3yt
🌿 A practical guide to identifying common invasive plants
https://ow.ly/PeyR50Yk3yu
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What’s invading our ecosystems?
Next week is Invasive Species Awareness Week! Tune in for educational content and activities all about invasive species. You’ll learn how to identify common invaders and discover simple actions to help stop their spread in your community.
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Next week is Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW)!
To help you get ready, we’re sharing a list of free events happening during ISAW 2026 — so you can register, learn, and take part.
Registration link https://ow.ly/WX5z50YiyL9
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Want to help stop the spread of invasive plants? It’s easier than you think! Swipe to learn how.
Small actions make a big impact. Join us in protecting the Weaselhead! #InvSpWk #weaselheadpark #invasiveplants
Spot an invasive species? 😱 Report it using the EDDMapS website or app! Your record helps conservation experts track invasive species so that they can create effective management plans. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wR1ZU 🌱 #InvSpWk
Check out this resource highlighting an invasive fish called Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Their voracious appetite has left negative impacts on biodiversity, fishing, wetlands, and more.
Learn how to help stop the spread of Grass Carp and other invasive species.
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Knowing how to 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆, 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 of invasive species is key to protecting BC’s ecosystems. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! 💚
Keep learning, stay vigilant, & use the #ReportInvasivesBC app to help #StopTheSpread! 📲
#InvSpWk #GrowNative #CleanDrainGo #CleanPlayGo
🚯 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀? 𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁!
❌ 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝘂𝗺𝗽 invasive plants & animals
✅ 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗴 plants before they seed
✅ 𝗕𝗮𝗴, 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹, & 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 invasive plants at an approved facility
✅ 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 & 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵 aquatic plants & animals
✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆
#InvSpWk #StopTheSpread
🌿 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄
Not all non-native plants & animals are invasive, but the ones that are spread fast.
✅ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 what’s invasive in your area
✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 sightings easily via the #ReportInvasivesBC app
✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 & 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 properly to prevent spread
#InvSpWk #GrowNative #CleanDrainDry #PlayCleanGo
🌎 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻
A species that’s a top threat in one area may be less urgent elsewhere. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 to know what to watch for!
🔗 Check out the high-priority invasive species list & disposal instructions for the #CRD below ⬇️
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