3 MORE DAYS UNTIL INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK! 📣 Join us beginning Monday February 24 to Friday February 28 and be ready to spread the word about all things #invasivespecies! Follow along using #InvSpWk 🍁

#invasivespecies are the second leading threat to biodiversity worldwide! 🦆🦌🐟 In Canada, the benefits of biodiversity are benefits to our environment, economy and society. 🍁 We want to spread the word in order to prevent the spread! Join us all week for #InvSpWk

Did you miss a #NISAW webinar? Don't worry we've got you... Head over to our YouTube page to catch up! youtube.com/channel/UCIYqq…

It's #WinterWeedWednesday and National Invasive Species Week, so here is a post on identifying Japanese barberry-a common ornamental taking over upland forests. If you have this consider removing it and replacing with native shrubs (see your local Extension for your area) #NISAW

Recent grad looking for your first post-grad job? Currently employed looking for a part time job with flexibility? Then consider applying to be our program assistant! See the link to apply for this position working in both the admin and education field on invasive species.

Invasive phragmites provide poor habitat and food supplies for species-at-risk, like the Yellow Rail. Dense stands have out-competed native plants and compromised its breeding and moulting sites in the southern breeding areas of its range.

Great quote (with additions) to remember as you hit the trails. #ipaw #invasivespecies

Last call! Applications for our program assistant are due this Friday, March 6th. Follow the link below to learn about the position and apply.

Spring is right around the corner and that means #Phragmites management planning! Interested in effective management guidance? Attend a #PAMF training session in Door County, WI or Sault Ste. Marie, ON! Additional trainings coming soon. Register here greatlakesphragmites.net/pamf/join/

Link to Wisconsin Public Radio's "Garden Talk" with guest Frank Hassler from Good Oaks Ecological Services. wpr.org/shows/garden-t…

Do you boat, fish, or paddle on/in Minnesota lakes? Would you be willing to pay a daily access fee to help manage, eradicate & prevent aquatic invasive species in them? Our researchers will share the results of this study in a webinar on April 10 at noon: z.umn.edu/ValuesWebinar

Call for Abstracts deadline will be extended to Friday, April 17. Read the full NAISMA Coronavirus Update here hubs.ly/H0nVK7H0

Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference Update: buff.ly/2QMLexE

Here's some information on participating in lake/river programs this spring and summer!

Invasive species news from across North America. March was a big month for published research on how invasive amphibians, plants, and more gain advantages over native species. Plus, some commentary on the thing everyone's thinking about. naisma.org/2020/03/31/inv…

Great work by SEWISC pulling invasive species! A great outdoor activity to do right now possibly in your own backyard?

Interesting video on aquatic invasive species in lakes.

Great webinars out now, most are free so check them out to learn more about native landscapes!

NAISMA is offering a series of free webinars during the month of April. These are all invasive species related and open to the public: buff.ly/2xI77aK

Common buckthorn is a wide spread invasive shrub that negativity impacts soil quality, plant communities, and wildlife. Here are some tips on managing common buckthorn on your property.