CSISS to host invasive plant identification and management workshops

The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is hosting invasive plant indentification and management workshops in May, part of Invasive Species Action Month. Find out how to participate here:

CSISS is hosting free online workshops next month! Covering a broad range of topics, these workshops aim to facilitate learning and inspire action to protect biodiversity in the Columbia Shuswap region.

In honor of Invasive Species Action Month, the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society will be hosting two Invasive Plant Identification and Management workshops and one webinar focused on native plants and pollinators. You can register for the events here.

On May 5 learn to identify key invasive plants that are often found along trails and in recreation areas in the Columbia–Shuswap region. This workshop is especially applicable to trail stewardship groups, park and recreation area users, Indigenous Peoples, trail builders, and trail users of all kinds! Topics covered include invasive plant identification, best management practices for reducing the spread of invasive plants, control options and reporting. High priority invasive plants with yellow flowers will be the focus of the workshop on May 27.

On May 19, join CSISS and guest speakers to learn about how you can support plant-pollinator relationships in your garden. CSISS will be speaking about the PlantWise program, which encourages gardeners to choose non-invasive and native plants for their gardens. Brenda Beckwith and Valerie Huff will be presenting Pollination Networking for Your Garden: Tips and strategies for enhancing gardens to build habitat and connectivity with the greater pollination network that surrounds. Learn more about this webinar and the guest speakers here.

More about the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society:

The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention, management and reduction of invasive species in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. CSISS is thankful for the generous support of the Columbia Basin Trust, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, the Province of BC, and other regional partners.