I Spy in the Sea to Sky…
My shiny leaves are green year-round, I’m an evergreen plant blanketing the...
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How do we work out which species are invasive within our boundaries?
How do we know which species are invasive in the Sea to Sky? What makes a plant invasive is not just its own characteristics; it also depends on...
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Atmospheric Rivers and Invasive Species
In October, the Sea to Sky region was hit by an atmospheric river, where the region saw more than 100 mm of rainfall in less than 48 hours. This...
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Invasive Cattails?
Did you know that invasive cattails can hybridize and become even more...
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I Spy in the Sea to Sky…
In riparian soils and near shady trees, grows a low-lying plant with blotchy white...
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I Spy in the Sea to Sky…
When my bright yellow flowers are done, the process of spreading has only just...
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Spongy moth – Everything you need to know
The spongy moth is an invasive moth originally from Europe. There have been sightings of spongy moths in Vancouver, Squamish and Whistler. As its...
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Asian longhorned beetle and its lookalikes
The Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) is an invasive insect native to China and Korea. It has been found in Washington state as...
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Why shouldn’t you compost invasive species?
While composting is a great way to reuse organic matter and convert it into nutrient-rich soil, not all organic materials are...
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Invasive-Free Memes – Summer Edition
Summer is already over (HOW!?), so let’s reminisce by rounding up the top 10 posts from the season. 1. Composting Invasives in UNACCEPTABLE...
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Is it Better to Remove Certain Invasives Over Others? 3 Considerations Before Removal!
There are so many invasive species in the Sea to Sky, if you want to have the biggest impact when removing, what should you...
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Banish Burdock 2024 Comes to an End
Banish Burdock 2024 Comes to an End As fall arrives, we are finally wrapping up our 2024 Banish Burdock season. Our dedicated team of 19...
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