The Ontario Invasive Plant Conference and the Ontario Phragmites Working Group Annual Meeting took place on Thursday, January 18th and Thursday January 25th, respectively. These events occured virtually using our industry leading virtual outreach and networking software, Remo! The 2024 OIPC conference and OPWG meeting theme was Finding a Balance! Our conference examined the importance […]
Dear OIPC Member: We look forward to your participation in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be hosted online on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 1pm. Non-members are welcome to attend, however, ONLY OIPC MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS! This event is FREE to attend and will be hosted online on Remo, our industry leading […]
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The Ontario Invasive Plant Council happy to announce two important dates for our community coming in early 2024: the 2024 annual Ontario Invasive Plant Council Conference and the 2024 Ontario Phragmites Working Group Conference! […]
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Calling all growers, landscapers, retailers, master gardeners, farmers, fruit and vegetable grower, government agencies, environmental organizations, Indigenous groups, among others to join us at the first national Horticulture and Invasive Species Conference in Canada. […]
Did you know that Goutweed is labelled as one of the worst garden weeds in perennial gardens and has many characteristics that make it extremely difficult to control? Due to its extensive underground root system and its tolerance to drought and shade, it can escape gardens and invade natural areas where it forms dense stands […]
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Job Opportunity: Youth Engagement Coordinator Organization: Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) / Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC) Location: This position is remote from anywhere in Ontario with occasional travel within the province. Duration: Full-time, until March 31, 2024 (with possibility of extension) Hours: 37.5/week Salary range: $45-50,000 Start Date: July 3, 2023 Application deadline: […]
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We are very excited to offer Canada’s FIRST National Horticulture and Invasive Species Conference, hosted by the Canadian Council on Invasive Species in partnership with the Ontario Invasive Plant Council and industry. This two-day event will take place VIRTUALLY on November 8th, 2023, and November 9th, 2023, 11am – 5pm EST. The Theme for Canada’s FIRST National […]
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A Science Writer and Communications Intern Location: This position is remote from anywhere in Ontario with occasional travel within the province. Duration: Full-time, 16-week-contract (with possibility of extension) Hours: 37.5/week Rate: $18/hour Start Date: The start date for this position is flexible, with a preference for June 12th , starting no later than June 30th. […]
Will you or your staff be working outdoors this spring and summer? Join us for an informative workshop to learn skills to identify the most common invasive plants and noxious weeds, including those which pose a risk to your health and safety. Created with input from experts with years of experience working in the field […]
Buckthorn is an invasive plant that has spread into our natural areas and can sometimes find its way into your garden. It displaces native plants by creating thick thickets and alters soil conditions. Buckthorn was intentionally introduced from Europe to create windbreaks and fencerows. Want to learn more? Join us for our upcoming workshop! This […]
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