Invasive Species BC

Small actions matter Invasive species threaten the landscapes we love, but everyday decisions make a difference 🎥 Watch the video and see how a monthly donation supports lasting impact across B.C. Join the ISCBC donor community today: tinyurl.com/donateISAM #BritishColumbia #BC

Who else is excited for 2026 Kamloops Seedy Saturday happening this coming weekend on March 14th?   Chat w @ISCBC about Japanese beetles, Master Gardeners w  garden questions, @BCNativeBees re pollinators, & more!  Come connect about gardening & local food!

Early bird pricing for INVASIVES 2026 ends this Friday. Register by December 19 to save on your Forum ticket and be part of conversations shaping the future of invasive species management. Early bird rates won’t be available after Friday. Register now: site.pheedloop.com/event/invasive…

Take the Stage at INVASIVES 2026! 🎤 Have insights on invasive species? Share your research, stories, or solutions. Submit your presentation & connect with others driving progress across B.C. 👉 Submit: #start" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">site.pheedloop.com/portal/event/E… #InvasiveSpecies #BC #Conservation #INVASIVES2026

A plant that REALLY sticks... and spreads: common burdock 🚫a aa a. . ▪️ Produces thousands of seeds ▪️ Injures wildlife ▪️ Reduces light for surrounding plants 👉 Spot one? Remove before it seeds. 🔗 bcinvasives.ca/invasives/burd… #InvasivePlants #Burdock #InvasiveSpecies

📷 Save up to $100 with early-bird pricing! Secure your discounted tickets for INVASIVES 2026 – One Landscape, One Future before December 19, 2025. Save big, get your tickets today! 📷: site.pheedloop.com/event/invasive… #INVASIVES2026 #InvasiveSpecies #InvasivePlants #HealthyEcosystems

It starts with one person, one park, one plant. 🌱 Saanich’s Pulling Together volunteers are restoring nature and inspiring community. 🌿 They’re removing #invasives to help native ecosystems thrive! Get involved: bcinvasives.ca/news/pullingto… #Saanich #PullingTogether

With deep gratitude, we remember and honour all those who have served, and those who continue to serve. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

Happy #InternationalInuitDay We celebrate #Inuit cultures and lived experiences across the #Arctic Recent traces of a non-native barnacle in Arctic Canada show invasive species moving north Inuit leadership is key to monitoring and response bas.ac.uk/media-post/cru…

Bat Week may be over, but protecting bats continues! 🦇 You can help them thrive: 🚫 Remove burdock before it seeds 🥾 Clean hiking & caving gear 🐈 Keep cats indoors to protect bats Bats have been thriving for millions of years! Help them continue. 🔗 bcinvasives.ca/news/batweek

Trick or Treat!? (Invasives Edition) 🎃 👻 One of these species is haunting our ecosystems. Can you guess the treat (native) vs the trick (invasive)? Box tree moth 🐛 vs 🐦 American robin 👉 Learn more: bcinvasives.ca #Halloween #InvasiveSpecies #HappyHalloween

Bats stuck in burdock? A nightmare we can avoid 🦇 Burdock is an invasive with sticky burrs. If bats get caught, they become entangled and are unable to fly. 👉 Remove burdock near bat habitat! Learn more: bcinvasives.ca/invasives/burd… #BatWeek #BCBats #Bat #Burdock #InvasivePlants

🦇White fuzz on bats? Not a costume! White-nose syndrome (WNS) is an invasive fungus affecting bats. The signs: ❄️White fuzz on nose, ears, or wings ❄️Strange behavior during hibernation Report signs: bcinvasives.ca/take-action/re… #InvasiveSpecies #BatWeek #BCBats #Bat

🦇 BAT WEEK IS HERE! Bats act as pollinators, seed dispersers, natural pest controllers, & more! ⚠️ But they face serious threats, including invasives. Join us this week to learn about the invasives to watch out for! Happy #BatWeek! 🦇 #InvasiveSpecies #Bats #BCBats #Bat

It's Firewood Month! 🔥 Help protect the trees and forests across B.C. 🪵Moving firewood spreads invasives that harm the environment and the economy. 👉 Do your part: #BuyLocalBurnLocal! 📌 bcinvasives.ca/play-your-part… #Firewood #InvasiveSpecies #FirewoodMonth #Camping #Campfire

@iscbsc It looks like you tagged us instead of yourselves, but it looks like a great booth!

We are super proud of our @iscbc booth at #ISMBECCB2025! If you are attending the conference, please stop by to collect your notebook, shirt, and pen. They are going fast! #community #building #Liverpool #uk

July Invasive Species Alert ⚠️ 🌿 Yellow Salsify: Grass-like with milky juice, grows up to one metre tall. Flower heads are pointed before opening. 🌿 Baby’s Breath: Reduces native grasses and forage for grazing animals. Can spread over 13,000 seeds per plant. Note: Often used in floral arrangements; avoid disposing of it in compost to prevent further spread. 🌿 Common Tansy: Can displace native vegetation. Infestations in rangeland can be toxic to livestock, and lead to dairy cattle having unpleasant tasting milk. 🌿 Cheatgrass: Alters wildfire regimes with its dense, dry growth. It can injure livestock and animals’ eyes and mouths with its sharp awns. Learn more about treatment options from our friends at @ISCBC or visit their website: bcinvasives.ca🌱

The Tree of Heaven is not as heavenly as it sounds. This invasive species is known for its rapid growth and ability to thrive in various conditions, making it a major threat to BC's native flora. Tree of Heaven must be removed and disposed of in garbage. Learn how to identify and report it to help preserve our environment from our friends at @ISCBC or bcinvasives.ca🌱

June Invasive Species Alert ⚠️ 🌿 Japanese Knotweed: Introduced for gardens and landscaping, now widespread in BC. Aggressive growth, hard to kill, found in riparian areas, derelict land, roadsides, and gardens. Dedicated loads for disposal need to be managed as garbage. 🌿 Common Bugloss: Invades disturbed, sunny areas like roadsides and pastures, reducing crop yields. Leaves contain toxic alkaloid compounds, harmful if ingested by humans or livestock. 🌿 Common Burdock: Each plant can produce up to 16,000 seeds. Known for clinging burrs that attach to animals and can trap birds and bats. 🌿 Giant Hogweed: Extremely toxic plant with sap that can cause burns, blisters, scars or blindness. Can produce 50–100,000 winged seeds that float for up to three days. Needs to be bagged and disposed in garbage wearing PPE. Learn more about treatment options from our friends at @ISCBC or visit their website: bcinvasives.ca🌱

Meet the Tree of Heaven, a fast-growing invasive species in BC. 🌳 Originally from China and Taiwan, this tree is now crowding out native plants and disrupting local ecosystems. Let's work together to protect our biodiversity! Tree of Heaven must be removed and disposed of in garbage. Learn more about treatment options from our friends at @ISCBC or visit their website: bcinvasives.ca🌱