Boundary Invasive Species Society

The definition of an invasive species is ‘a non-native organism which causes environmental, social, or economic harm.’  But what does...

In my time with Boundary Invasive Species Society, I have seen many a gardener stop abruptly at our farmers’ market stall to look with...

Gilpin Grassland North Africa grass ( Ventenata dubia ) removal, June 2023 Our first big project of 2023 started in early June. With...

With high water well past its spring peak, local lakes and rivers are once again safe and accessible for water activities. Fishing,...

We all love to have fresh colours to fill our gardens throughout the growing season but be careful of what you plant! Some ornamental...

The Boundary is flush with spring growth. Wildflowers are coming out in force among the grasses, shrubs, and trees. Arrowleaf...

Spring is upon us and so is the camping season! Undoubtedly, many of you are stocking your camping supplies and looking forward to...

Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) also known as policeman’s helmet, is native to the western Himalayas. This annual herbaceous...

Yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis) is a winter annual that is native to the Mediterranean. Yellow starthistle is in the same...

Yellow toadflax, (Linaria vulgaris) was first introduced to North America in the mid 1800s by a Welsh Quaker named Ranstead. The...

Biological diversity or biodiversity refers to the different number of species of plants and animals in an environment. There has been a...

Warm days, cool nights, frost in the air, a dusting of snow on the mountains, leaves changing colour, harvesting from the garden these...

People have been using fire for heating and cooking for millennia. For most of that time people gathered their firewood locally. With...

Did you know that hoary alyssum is not only invasive it is also toxic to horses? It can cause pregnant mares to abort their babies,...

Puncturevine has been found in Midway! Thank you to Richard Dunsdon for reporting this highly invasive species. It was found on a path...

There are 14 native and 14 invasive hawkweeds in B.C. Controlling the invasive hawkweeds is paramount to protecting our native hawkweeds....

There are so many great things to do in the Boundary. We have hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, cycling, dirt biking...

Baby’s breath (Gypsophila paniculata) is a native of Eastern Europe, Asia and North Africa. In Canada it is an invasive species. It...

The American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) is a true frog, and it is a carnivore. Bullfrogs will eat whatever they can fit in their...

Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is an invasive tree that is native to parts of Europe and Asia. It was introduced to the central...