Who says you need to stop learning once summer rolls around?
Without question, getting outside and enjoying nature is what summer is about. So as we patiently wait through the rainy June days standing between us and our summer adventures, why not take a few moments to learn about invasive species that you will run into this summer.
Learning about the invasive plants and animals in the Sea to Sky region is the perfect way to adventure responsibly this summer. Let’s do our part to protect the natural areas where we live, camp and play in all summer long!
QUIZ: Which SSISC Course Should You Take This Summer?
1.You identify as a
a) Gardener, Landscaper, or Contractor
b) Outdoor Enthusiast
c) Realtor or Land Manager
d) Student, Educator, or Nature Lover
2. You spend most of your time
a) On land, working outside
b) Near or on the water
c) Close to home, on yours or others’ properties
d) Mostly inside but love getting outside whenever you can
3. You are most interested in learning about
a) Invasive species identification, control methods, and disposal practices
b) Aquatic invasive species identification and how to report sightings
c) Invasive species you might encounter in your yard and while maintaining, selling, or buying property
d) Anything! – I don’t know much about invasive species in the Sea to Sky region
If you answered mostly A
The SSISC Invasive Free Certification course is right for you!
The goal of SSISC’s Invasive Free Certification program is to integrate targeted invasive species management into the practices of horticulture, landscaping, and earth-moving companies serving the Sea to Sky corridor.
Spend a rainy afternoon getting you or your company Invasive-Free Certified, by participating in the SSISC Invasive Free Certification course this summer!
If you answered mostly B
The SSISC Aquatic Invasives 101 course is right for you!
Before you start inflating your SUP for the season, take the quick Aquatic Invasives 101 course to prepare yourself for enjoying lakes and rivers in the Sea to Sky region responsibly this summer.
All you need is 30 minutes to learn about 9 different aquatic invasives – how to identify them, their impacts and current distribution in the Sea to Sky and how you can protect our community from further spread.
The best part is, this course is completely free, online, and family friendly!
If you answered mostly C
The SSISC Invasive Species for Realtors and Land Developers course is right for you!
You can probably bear witness to how invasive plants and animals can cause substantial damage to properties and infrastructure. But what you may not know is, that in British Columbia, land occupiers are mandated by law to control noxious species that occur on their property.
But do not fret, SSISC has created an Invasive Species for Realtors and Land Developers Course to help you navigate through identifying and managing common invasive plants on your property.
Designed to fit into your busy schedule this summer, this free online course only takes 15-20 minutes to complete!
If you answered mostly D
You can benefit from checking out the following resources to get you started with learning about and stopping the spread of invasives!
Getting started with learning to identify the many invasive plants and animals in the Sea to Sky region can seem intimidating at first.
Here are a couple resources to get you started this summer!
- The free, online Aquatic Invasives 101 course is a great place to start with an easy-to-follow guide to identifying 9 invasive plants and animals in the Sea to Sky region.
- Follow along on our Instagram or Facebook and Blog this summer with our weekly invasive plant spotlight ‘I Spy in the Sea to Sky” to learn how to identify one invasive at a time!
- Download iNaturalist on your smartphone and use it to identify invasive and native plants you notice on your hikes or paddles this summer
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