REGISTER TODAY for this FREE 2-day virtual event!

Following the success of the 2023 Pathways to Change horticulture event, Invasives Canada, together with the Ontario Invasive Plant Council are excited to announce the Growing Solutions Conference. This two-day virtual event will bring together industry professionals, researchers, Indigenous nations, policymakers, and community organizations to address the role horticulture plays in the spread of invasive species.

The horticulture trade remains one of the largest pathways for invasive plant introduction into Canada. In the context of climate change, biodiversity loss, and growing consumer demand for sustainable options, the call for native and non-invasive plant alternatives has never been stronger. There is an urgent need for collaboration, innovative solutions, and practical tools to help the horticulture industry shift away from invasive species and toward practices that protect ecosystems and communities.

The first day of the horticulture conference will explore national gaps and priorities for preventing invasive species introductions through the horticulture trade. The second day will showcase success stories and case studies highlighting on-the-ground progress and leadership.

This conference will provide a platform to share innovation, strengthen partnerships, and highlight practices that reduce the risk of invasive species spread through horticulture. Register today for this free event and secure your spot!

• Date: December 11^th and 12^th
• Details: online, free conference
• Register at: GROWING SOLUTIONS REGISTRATION
• Event website: Growing Solutions Horticulture Conference
• Full agenda will be coming soon!

Landscapers, industry professionals, researchers and gardeners are invited to join us in addressing the role horticulture plays in the spread of invasive species.