Salmon are famous for their spectacular leaps as they make their way up through creeks and rivers to spawn. #salmonrun #fishfriday #wildlifephotography

Grass carp are considered to be one of the most imminent aquatic invasive species to threaten the Great Lakes. They are voracious eaters that can destroy valuable habitat and outcompete native fish for food. #InvSpWk

Norway maple can invade natural areas and ravines around cities due to their use in landscaping. They establish quickly and form dense canopies creating shaded areas on the forest floor that limit the regeneration of native vegetation. #InvSpWk #InvasiveSpeciesAwarnessWeek

Garlic mustard can spread rapidly, choking out native plants and limits available food sources for herbivores. #InvSpWk #InvasiveSpecies

Everyone has a role to play in preventing the spread of invasive species. Check out the Invasive Species Ctr website for more information about taking action to prevent and report invasive species: invasivespeciescentre.ca/report-a-sight… #InvSpWk #invasivespecies #InvasiveSpeciesWeek

The first sign of hemlock woolly adelgid is a woolly mass at the base of needles. These tiny insects make a white wool-like wax to protect its eggs, on the underside of hemlock needles. #InvSpWk #hwa #InvasiveSpeciesAwarenessWeek #InvasiveSpecies

The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive planthopper that poses a threat to vineyards, orchards, and forests. Learn to recognize SLF in all its life stages, and if you see it, report it! Learn more: bit.ly/38TXN38 #InvSpWk

Emerald Ash borer is a wild card as far as invasives go. With no natural predators, high reproduction rates and a host with no natural defence it rapidly wiped out ash in its path. #InvSpWk #InvasiveSpecies #eab

DYK how to assess tree damage from #storms? We have put together a short guide to get you started 🌳🌲 #urbantrees #ONStorm

A Great Egret with a morning snack. The hapless fish probably didn't see it coming. #greategret #birds #birdsofafeather #birdsofontario #birdsofcanada #wildlifeofcanada #wildlifeperfection #wildlifephotos

Yellow Lady's Slipper

Over the past few weeks my crew has been responding to some of the worst storm damage I have ever seen. Here we are cleaning up some downed trees over trails.

Lost in the magic of the forest #forestscene #forestfind #forest_captures_trees #treephotography #treestreestrees #treephoto #forest_captures

Unfortunately, we have found this in Oakville. Identify it and get rid of it. Early detection is key.

"Ancient trees are precious. There is little else on Earth that plays host to such a rich community of life within a single living organism." - Sir David Attenborough #treetrust #davidattenborough #davidattenboroughquote #treequote

Ghost pipe is strange plant that has no chlorophyll and cannot photosynthesise. Instead it acquires nutrients from neighbouring trees. Transport of nutrients occurs through the network of fungal hyphae. Many fungi and trees have this symbiotic relationship. #treetuesday

The #SpottedLanternfly was recently detected in Buffalo, New York - only 45 km from the Canadian border. We need to be vigilant 🔍. ⚠️ Report any sign of this pest to us immediately. bit.ly/2XBzrJj

Exploring the world of seeds with Forest gene Conservation Association field day and learning about ways that we can enhance/ support genetic diversity in our forests.

We are hosting our very first Tree ID walk. Have you ever wanted to learn more about forests, trees, branches and buds? Then this will be great opportunity to get a full sensory experience fearlesslotus.com/event-details/…