Invasive Species Council of BC

Invasive Species Council of BC ISCBC is a registered charity whose members are involved in all aspects of invasive species management.

Members include technical specialists working for government and industry, weed committee coordinators, First Nations representatives, foresters, forest technologists, biologists, ranchers, horticulturists, recreation enthusiasts, gardeners, and other concerned individuals. Membership is open to everyone willing to work collaboratively.

A day on the water can also unknowingly spread aquatic invasive species. Boats, kayaks, canoes and gear can carry them f...
09/27/2026

A day on the water can also unknowingly spread aquatic invasive species. Boats, kayaks, canoes and gear can carry them from one waterbody to another.

Before heading somewhere new, Clean, Drain, Dry watercraft and gear to help prevent the spread.

Learn more about Clean, Drain, Dry, and protect rivers in B.C. https://bcinvasives.ca/play-your-part/clean-drain-dry/

Non-native doesn’t always mean invasive. Invasive species are non-native species that spread and cause environmental, ec...
09/24/2026

Non-native doesn’t always mean invasive.

Invasive species are non-native species that spread and cause environmental, economic or social harm. Many non-native species do not spread or cause harm.

Swipe through to see how these terms connect and why that difference matters.

Learn more about invasive species on our website: https://bcinvasives.ca/

What’s your reason?For ISCBC member Lauren Bosch, membership is one small way to support work she believes in and help e...
09/23/2026

What’s your reason?

For ISCBC member Lauren Bosch, membership is one small way to support work she believes in and help ensure it continues.

“I wanted to show my dedication to an organization I care about by supporting it over several years. A multi-year membership is one small way I can help ensure that some part of the important ongoing work ISCBC does can continue.”

An herbalist and educator, Lauren also carries what she has learned through ISCBC into her everyday life — whether she’s teaching about plants, gardening, leading a plant walk or simply having a conversation about the natural world.

For Lauren, it all comes back to caring about plants, people and the places we share and being part of a community that cares about them too.

What’s your reason for joining?

Join or renew by Sept. 30 and get three extra months of membership at no additional cost.

🔗 Join or renew: bcinvasives.ca/join/

09/22/2026

Can't care for an aquarium pet anymore?

There's a better option than releasing it!
Your goldfish may start small, but the largest reported have grown up to 59 cm long and weigh up to 3 kg.

Don't Let It Loose! Learn what you can do instead here: https://bcinvasives.ca/play-your-part/dont-let-it-loose/

Cleaning up outdoors for World Cleanup Day? Leave with clean gear too! Mud, seeds and plant material can hitch a ride on...
09/20/2026

Cleaning up outdoors for World Cleanup Day? Leave with clean gear too!

Mud, seeds and plant material can hitch a ride on boots, clothing and gear, carrying invasive species to new places.

Before you leave, brush them off and leave them at the site rather than carrying them to your next stop.

Clean site. Clean gear. Prevent the spread.

Spotted a common snapping turtle in B.C.? Report it! Common snapping turtles are invasive in B.C. and can compete with n...
09/17/2026

Spotted a common snapping turtle in B.C.? Report it!

Common snapping turtles are invasive in B.C. and can compete with native turtles for habitat and food.

If you see one, keep your distance and don’t attempt to handle it — they have a powerful bite!

Instead, report your sighting through our website or the Report Invasives app: https://bcinvasives.ca/take-action/report/

Want to be part of a stronger invasive species community in B.C.?ISCBC membership connects you with people who are learn...
09/16/2026

Want to be part of a stronger invasive species community in B.C.?

ISCBC membership connects you with people who are learning, sharing knowledge and taking action to prevent the spread and impacts of invasive species across the province.

Whether invasive species are part of your work, studies or simply something you care about, membership is a way to stay connected, keep learning and support invasive species prevention and management across B.C.

Members also receive benefits including discounts on courses and INVASIVES Forum registration.

And this September, there’s an extra reason to join! Join or renew by Sept. 30 and get three additional months of membership at no extra cost — extending your membership through Dec. 31, 2027.

🔗 Join or renew today: bcinvasives.ca/join

Come spend some time outdoors with us, meet new people and help care for local parks this October.We’re teaming up with ...
09/15/2026

Come spend some time outdoors with us, meet new people and help care for local parks this October.

We’re teaming up with the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver for a series of stewardship events at Rocky Point Park and New Brighton Park.

Across the series, volunteers will help remove invasive plants and return later in the month to plant native species.

Event dates:
Oct. 1 at Rocky Point Park, Port Moody: invasive plant removal
Oct. 9 at New Brighton Park, Vancouver: invasive plant removal
Oct. 30 at New Brighton Park, Vancouver: native planting

🕚 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stay for as long as you’re able
🧤 No experience needed. Tools and training are provided
✅ Registration required

Ready to join us? Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/PjViKkanDQ

Salmon are returning to rivers and streams across B.C.Healthy waterways give salmon the habitat they need. Aquatic invas...
09/13/2026

Salmon are returning to rivers and streams across B.C.

Healthy waterways give salmon the habitat they need. Aquatic invasive species can compete for food and habitat, alter ecosystems and even prey on juvenile salmon.

If you can no longer care for a pet, never release it into the wild. Released pets can become invasive, harming ecosystems and putting salmon and other native species at risk.

💧Don’t Let It Loose. Learn how to Play Your Part here: https://bcinvasives.ca/play-your-part/dont-let-it-loose/

Fall is a great time to plan next year’s garden. 🌿Meet red columbine (Aquilegia formosa), a B.C. native perennial with s...
09/12/2026

Fall is a great time to plan next year’s garden. 🌿

Meet red columbine (Aquilegia formosa), a B.C. native perennial with striking red and yellow flowers and blue-green leaves.

It grows well in moist, partially shaded conditions and its flowers are a pollinator favourite! 🐝

Choosing native or non-invasive species helps prevent invasive choices from spreading beyond your garden.

Find more PlantWise choices here: https://bcinvasives.ca/play-your-part/plantwise/

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