The Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC) is excited to present the Ontario Invasive Plant Conference and the Ontario Phragmites Working Group Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 18th and Thursday January 25th, respectively. These events will be occurring virtually using our industry leading virtual outreach and networking software, Remo! The 2024 OIPC conference and OPWG meeting […]
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Save The Dates: OIPC and OPWG 2024 Conferences
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! […]
“Pathways to Change” National Conference

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. […]
The 2023 Ontario Invasive Plant Council Conference
The 15th Annual Ontario Invasive Plant Council Conference took place virtually on Wednesday January 18th, 2023 The 2023 OIPC Conference Theme was Building Resilient Communities! We showcased people working together towards healthy ecosystems and biodiversity in a changing climate to foster coordinated action towards invasive plant management. CLICK HERE TO WATCH RECORDINGS OF THE EVENT Click Below to […]
The 2023 Ontario Phragmites Working Group Meeting
The Annual Ontario Phragmites Working Group Meeting took place virtually on Wednesday January 25th, 2023 This event was offered alongside our Annual Ontario Invasive Plant Council Conference which occurred on Wednesday January 18th, 2023. The 2023 OPWG Meeting Theme was Building Resilient Communities! We showcased people working together towards healthy ecosystems and biodiversity in a changing […]
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2023 OIPC CONFERENCE & OPWG MEETING
The Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC) is excited to present: The Ontario Invasive Plant Conference occurring on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 and the Ontario Phragmites Working Group Annual Meeting happening on Wednesday January 25th, 2023. These events will be occurring virtually using our industry leading virtual outreach and networking software, Remo! […]
Call for Abstracts: 2023 OIPC Conference
We are now accepting abstracts for presentations to be held on January 18th, 2023 Abstracts are due by 5:00pm EST on December 1st, 2022 Each year, the Ontario Invasive Plant Council Conference brings together hundreds of professionals and concerned citizens with an interest in the management of invasive plants. Our 2023 conference will once again […]
SAVE THE DATES: 2023 OIPC UPCOMING EVENTS!
We are pleased to announce dates for our upcoming events in 2023. More details to follow! Watch for updates! […]
Invasive Plant Identification Virtual Workshop, May 2022

Will you or your staff be working outdoors this spring and summer? Join us for an informative workshop to learn skills needed to identify the most common invasive plants and noxious weeds, including those which pose a risk to your health and safety. REGISTER HERE Created with input from experts with years of experience working […]
An Introduction to Garlic Mustard Best Management Practices, April 2022

Did you know that Garlic Mustard changes the chemistry of soil and threatens Ontario’s biodiversity, economy, and society? Join us for this informative online workshop to learn the knowledge and skills you need to start to manage Garlic Mustard today! This workshop will provide a broad overview of current Best Management Practices for Garlic Mustard. Join us April 7th and 12th. […]