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wcforager.bsky.social
Well, I just discovered that I made the first observation of an invasive insect in my region.

Which is a big deal to me. We are only connected to the mainland via ferries or traversing tall mountains on foot, so we are a little bubble.

Email sent to ISCBC. Hoping my photos help somehow.
June 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
rparmarbc.bsky.social
With the Invasive Species Council of BC, discussing invasives and wildfire. Because in a post-fire scenario, invasive species will often thrive.

Collaborating with orgs like ISCBC
is how we create a real wildfire culture, with a holistic approach to both mitigation & post-fire efforts.

#BCWildfire
July 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
hitseq.bsky.social
We are thrilled to have our HiTSeq member, Dr. Christina Boucher, featured in a new episode for the #BioinfoBridges
#iscbc #podcast! 🎙️🔬
Have you ever wondered how bioinformatics is used to decode microbial genomes?
🚀 Full Episode Now!
🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7uhm...
#NGS #microbiology
March 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
a1955model.bsky.social
A bylaw to ban specific species on the Invasive Species Council of B.C. (ISCBC)  list, including some common household vines and flowers like English ivy, baby's breath and foxgloves. 

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Nanaimo debates joining municipalities that ban invasive species | CBC News
The City of Nanaimo might soon join a list of municipalities that prohibit the sale and distribution of invasive plants, in absence of province-wide laws on the matter.
www.cbc.ca
June 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
zeliecomics.bsky.social
#InvasiveSpecies in Lower Mainland: a few examples. An illustration inspired by a great talk by @ISCBC last month at @CafeSciVan. #SciComm #SciArt
January 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
ladrla.bsky.social
🌿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲

Avoid invasive plants like English ivy, butterfly bush, and foxglove. Instead, 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 to support biodiversity & prevent escape into BC’s forests!

Check out this resource for ideas what to plant instead ⬇️

#InvSpWk #NativePlants #GrowMeInstead #ISCBC #BCSLA #gardening
Grow Me Instead - Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
bcinvasives.ca
February 27, 2025 at 11:26 PM
ladrla.bsky.social
🚵‍♀️ 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝗚𝗼

Seeds & plant bits cling to boots, tires, outdoor gear, & pet fur. 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗺𝘂𝗱 & 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 & 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗖’𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 to keep invasive plants from spreading.

#PlayCleanGo #InvSpWk #BCParks #iscbc #naisma
North American Invasive Species Management Association - NAISMA
NAISMA is a network of professionals that implements management programs to prevent the detrimental impacts of invasive species to North America’s lands and waters.
playcleango.org
February 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
ladrla.bsky.social
⛵ 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗗𝗿𝘆

Aquatic invasive species like mussels & plants hitch rides on gear. Always 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗲𝘀, & 𝗱𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 before moving to new waters.

Learn more ⬇️

#StopAIS #CleanDrainDry #InvSpWk #iscbc #bcparks #stopthespread
Clean Drain Dry - Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
bcinvasives.ca
February 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
ladrla.bsky.social
Day 4 of #InvSpWk!

Invasive species spread fast but YOU can help stop them! From hiking & gardening to boating & pet care, 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Here's how we can work together to protect BC’s ecosystems. ⬇️

#stopthespread #invasivespecies #bcparks #iscbc
An educational graphic from the Invasive Species Council of BC debunking a common myth about invasive plants. The top section, labeled "MYTH" in bold white text on a green background, states: "It’s okay to grow an invasive plant as an indoor houseplant or in the garden." The bottom section, labeled "FACT" in bold white text on a black background, explains: "Some invasive plants only need small root pieces, often present in discarded soil, to spread and form a new plant." The design includes wavy green and black lines, a blue badge reading "Invasive Species Edition," and a holly illustration in the fact section. write alt text for this image ChatGPT said: An educational graphic from the Invasive Species Council of BC addressing a common misconception about invasive species. The top left section, labeled "MYTH" in bold white text on a black background, states: "Invasive species spread naturally and increase biodiversity." Below it, a botanical illustration of a thistle is displayed. The bottom right section, labeled "FACT" in bold white text on a green background, clarifies: "Humans can intentionally or unintentionally spread invasive species and reduce biodiversity." The design features wavy green and black lines, a blue badge reading "Invasive Species Edition," and the ISC logo at the top. An educational graphic from the Invasive Species Council of BC dispelling a myth about the cost of managing invasive species. The top left section, labeled "MYTH" in bold white text on a gray background, states: "The cost of prevention and management exceeds the cost of inaction." Below it, there is an illustration of an invasive moth. The bottom right section, labeled "FACT" in bold white text on a black background, corrects the misconception: "The expense of inaction far outweighs the investment in early intervention." The design includes wavy black and gray lines, an orange badge reading "Invasive Species Edition," and the ISC logo at the bottom left. An educational graphic from the Invasive Species Council of BC addressing a misconception about non-native species. The top left section, labeled "MYTH" in bold white text on a blue background, states: "All non-native species are harmful and invasive." Below it, there is an illustration of a goldfish. The bottom right section, labeled "FACT" in bold white text on a black background, clarifies: "While all invasive species are non-native, not all non-native species are invasive." The design includes wavy blue and black lines, a black badge reading "Invasive Species Edition," and the ISC logo at the bottom left.
February 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM