Friendly Vs. Invasive Plants: What is the Difference? — A Guest Post for the Wellness Almanac
We get it, it’s confusing (and overwhelming!) to learn plant lingo. But we’re here to make things a little easier! Check out our guest...
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I Spy in the Sea to Sky…
This week’s feature invasive plant truly deserves one of its common names, Devil’s Paintbrush, both for its fiery colours and its...
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JUST LAUNCHED – Invasive-Free Certification Course
SSISC is excited to announce that we’ve just launched our online Invasive-Free Certification...
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I Spy in the Sea to Sky…
It is hard not to notice this plant, but there may be a thing or two that you didn’t...
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An Ode to Caring, with Dr. Nina Hewitt
In the midst of the sixth mass extinction, care is a radical concept. The distinct nature of the present environmental problems is that they are...
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The Ancient (Native) Horsetail: Sometimes Unwelcomed, Always Fascinating!
The truth is, weeds are not always invasive species, despite their ability to cause many issues of their own. The two terms are often used...
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I Spy in the Sea to Sky…
Another week, another I Spy. Are you being challenged...
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Meet the Team, July Edition
This portion of the team is perennial – they come back each spring, or at least we hope they do! These four clearly know how...
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I Spy in the Sea to Sky…
When the German botanist Philipp von Siebold sent a variety of plant specimens to the Royal Botanical Gardens in 1850, he had no idea what he was...
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Fighting Invasives, Fueled by Caffeine
This year, we’ve certainly been reminded of the wonders of community. Indeed, during 19 Mile Creek’s annual Firesmart clean-up, SSISC...
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Erin Galloway and the Kathy Barnett Leadership Grant
Last month we were proud to announce that our very own Field Program Assistant Manager, Erin Galloway, was honoured the Kathy...
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