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  • Webinar: Tackling Aquatic Invasive Parrot’s Feather in British Columbia

    Webinar

    This talk will explore the issue of the aquatic invasive Parrot's Feather in Richmond, BC and the efforts to tackle this aquarium plant when it is let loose in our waterways. Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Time: 12 pm - 1 pm PDT Host: Taryn Hesketh, Environmental Coordinator, City of Richmond   Description: Parrot’s Feather is an aquatic invasive plant likely […]

  • Ayum Creek Work Party

    On Saturday, April 29th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., please join TLC at Ayum Creek Regional Park Reserve in Sooke to continue our experimental restoration efforts combating the invasive species periwinkle (Vinca minor). We will be layering cardboard on cut periwinkle, and then spreading wood chips on top to effectively smother it. This technique is […]

  • Ruby Creek Restoration Party

    When: Saturday, May 6th at 10:00-2:00 Where: Meet at Witty's Lagoon parking lot, Metchosin What: Let's put our tools and our bodies to good work in removing invasive plants towards the restoration of this riparian habitat. Follow up your day with a trip down to the beach. SIGN UP with volunteers@hat.bc.ca

  • Webinar: New Invasive Plant Species of Concern to BC’s Grasslands

    Webinar

    Becky Brown, P.Ag.  Invasive Plant Specialist - Provincial Early Detection Rapid Response Coordinator, B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) Title: New Invasive Plant Species of Concern to BC’s Grasslands Date: Wednesday May 17, 2017 from NOON - 1PM PST Description: Invasive plants can threaten our natural resources, infrastructure, and the health of people, animals […]

  • New Invasive Plant Species of Concern to BC’s Grasslands

    Webinar

    Date: Wednesday, May 17th at 12 pm PDT Presenter: Becky Brown, BC Ministry of Environment Summary: Invasive plants can threaten our natural resources, infrastructure, and the health of people, animals and our environment. We have an opportunity to avoid these risks from plants that are new or not yet present in the province. The provincial Early […]