Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) Photo: Fran Kittek – The Morning Call Photo: gobotany.newenglandwild.org French common name: Herbe à échasses japonaise or Microstégie en osier Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Did You […]| Invasive Species Centre
The Invasive Species Centre aims to prevent the spread of invasive species within Canada's land and waterways. Providing up-to-date species profiles.| Invasive Species Centre
September 9, 2025 What is Japanese Stiltgrass? Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is an invasive annual grass (Poaceae) that thrives in a wide range of habitats including forests, wetlands, lawns, trails, […]| Invasive Species Centre
September 23, 2025 Beech trees play an important role in Ontario’s forests. Among them is the American beech tree (Fagus grandifolia), a native and ecologically significant species in North America. […] The post Beech Trees Under Threat: Leaf It to the Community appeared first on Invasive Species Centre.| Invasive Species Centre
The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is pleased to announce that we’ll be supporting 87 new invasive Phragmites management projects in 2025 through the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund (IPCF). This […]| Invasive Species Centre
Invasive Species Centre supports collaborative action projects by community groups, Indigenous organizations, and municipalities on critical invasive species, including invasive plants, aquatic plants, and forest pests. This Fund is supported by […]| Invasive Species Centre
Invasive species economic impacts result in direct costs for research, monitoring, control, and clean-up. Indirect impacts are more difficult to quantify.| Invasive Species Centre
September 10, 2025 Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 115 new projects through the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF). […]| Invasive Species Centre
Posted June 25, 2025 Have you noticed a tall, dense grass growing along the highways and shorelines in Ontario? What you may be seeing is invasive Phragmites – and once […]| Invasive Species Centre
May 23, 2025 Invasive species are regarded as the second greatest threat to global biodiversity. On May 22nd, International Day for Biological Diversity, the Invasive Species Centre is urging Canadians […] The post Biodiversity begins at home: stop the spread of invasive species on International Day for Biological Diversity appeared first on Invasive Species Centre.| Invasive Species Centre
May 13, 2025 Community members urged to report sightings and practice Clean, Drain, Dry Community members are encouraged to join the effort to protect Lake Simcoe and help manage the […] The post Boating season begins with a call to action – help the multi-partner campaign to tackle invasive water soldier in Lake Simcoe appeared first on Invasive Species Centre.| Invasive Species Centre
May 9, 2025 As gardening season begins, people in Canada are encouraged to be mindful when selecting plants and seeds, avoiding invasive options at garden centres and online. Invasive plants […] The post Pick non-invasive plants in garden stores appeared first on Invasive Species Centre.| Invasive Species Centre
April 10, 2025 Ontario residents are urged to refrain from pruning oak trees during the no-pruning season, which runs from now until November. Pruning or otherwise damaging oak trees during […] The post Protect oak trees: no pruning until November appeared first on Invasive Species Centre.| Invasive Species Centre
Red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) Basking red-eared slider. Photo: Joy Viola, Northeastern University; Bugwood.org French Common Name: Tortue de Floride Order: Testudines Suborder: Cryptodira Superfamily: Testudinoidea Family: Emydidae Did you know? Similar […]| Invasive Species Centre
April 3, 2025 Recently, two red-eared sliders were surrendered to the Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society. Red-eared sliders are popular aquatic pets, but when owners can no longer care for […]| Invasive Species Centre
March 19, 2025 The Invasive Species Centre is excited to announce the launch of a new, three-year initiative in partnership with the National Tree Seed Centre, Forest Gene Conservation Association, […]| Invasive Species Centre
