It's National Maple Syrup Day! 🥞 What do we love more than sweet, antioxidant-filled, delicious maple syrup? THE MAPLE TREES that provide it! 🌳🌳🌳 Help us protect our nation’s maple trees by looking for signs of Asian longhorned beetle. More info: AsianLonghornedBeetle.com

DID YOU KNOW? | Regulatory amendments to Ontario's Invasive Species Act come into effect today. Learn more about the 10 species and four groups of similar species being prohibited and restricted to further protect Ontario’s economy and biodiversity: bit.ly/41p6aOq

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Ontario is prohibiting or restricting 10 new invasive species and four groups of similar species under the Invasive Species Act. This includes certain fish, aquatic plants, terrestrial plants, and invertebrates. Learn more: bit.ly/41p6aOq

The nutria is one of 10 new animals and plants added to Ontario’s invasive species list.

Join us as we continue our multi-year efforts to eradicate European water chestnut from the Welland River! More at invasivespeciescentre.ca/take-action/eu…

[1/2] Excited to kick off the Annual Invasive Species Forum with the theme of Empowering Action! Invasive species threaten #Ontario's biodiversity but together with Invasive Species Ctr, we're taking crucial steps to protect it.

Early Registration Reminder | Registration for ICAIS 2024 is still ongoing. To save cost on your registration fee, be sure to register and pay before the early registration deadline: February 29, 2024. bit.ly/3ORybsa

The call is open for the 2024/25 Invasive Species Action Fund! This grant program is designed to facilitate on-the-ground management and monitoring of invasive species in Ontario. Learn more: bit.ly/3OtPT6r

🦞📗It is done!!! Web version available soon! (will post link as soon as it is available).

JOB POSTINGS | We are seeking a Communications Officer and Research Support Officer for summer 2024. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3mkm4Ub

We're looking for an Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator. This work consists of implementing programs to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species, including digital outreach, coordinating events, partner outreach, and more. Apply: bit.ly/3mkm4Ub

Congratulations to the student oral and poster award winners! We’re pleased to celebrate the contributions of new researchers to the field of aquatic invasive species. #ICAIS2024

Thank you to Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Graydon Smith for this exciting new investment that will catalyze invasive species action across Ontario! This investment will support a notable expansion in 2 key granting programs. Learn more: invasivespeciescentre.ca/grants

1/2 We’re keeping an eye 👀out for the Asian longhorned beetle, a highly destructive wood-boring pest. Its target? Maples and other hardwood trees, including poplar, birch and willow.

Thanks to Andrea Khanjin & Oliver for helping Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre send this clutch of hatchlings home yesterday! There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the incredible hard work of our many volunteers, donors and staff pay off for Ontario’s native turtles!

A huge thank you to the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, Oliver and I had the wonderful opportunity to release a clutch of baby snapping turtles. 🐢 So far in 2024, the OTCC has rehabilitated 1,540 turtles! The staff work tirelessly to care for injured turtles, and nurse them back to health.

There’s nothing like enjoying a summer afternoon out on the water! But we need your help to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species! Remember to Clean, Drain, and Dry your watercraft between locations. Invasive Species Ctr (1/2)

So proud to work with staff, volunteers, funders and so many other amazing people to help protect Ontario’s native turtle populations. For more info please check out Ontarioturtle.ca 🐢💚

This is the final call for the Invasive Species Action Fund! There's just two days left to submit your invasive species monitoring and management projects. For more information and to apply by Wednesday, January 15, visit invasivespeciescentre.ca/grant-opportun…