Olivia Schneider
The Cost of Invasives - fires, floods, and pathogens
The definition of an invasive species is ‘a non-native organism which causes environmental, social, or economic harm.’ But what does...
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Olivia Schneider
Aug 154 min read
Not In My Garden - invasive ornamentals & how to avoid them
In my time with Boundary Invasive Species Society, I have seen many a gardener stop abruptly at our farmers’ market stall to look with...
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Olivia Schneider
Oct 23, 20232 min read
2023 North Africa Grass Removal
Gilpin Grassland North Africa grass ( Ventenata dubia ) removal, June 2023 Our first big project of 2023 started in early June. With...
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Olivia Schneider
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Protect BC Waters
With high water well past its spring peak, local lakes and rivers are once again safe and accessible for water activities. Fishing,...
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Olivia Schneider
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Be Plant Wise!
We all love to have fresh colours to fill our gardens throughout the growing season but be careful of what you plant! Some ornamental...
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Olivia Schneider
May 19, 20232 min read
Get on Top of Invasives Early
The Boundary is flush with spring growth. Wildflowers are coming out in force among the grasses, shrubs, and trees. Arrowleaf...
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Olivia Schneider
May 16, 20232 min read
Buy Local! Burn Local! ~ Don't transport invasive species in firewood
Spring is upon us and so is the camping season! Undoubtedly, many of you are stocking your camping supplies and looking forward to...
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Jen Haynes
Nov 28, 20212 min read
Himalayan Balsam An Explosive Spreader
Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) also known as policeman’s helmet, is native to the western Himalayas. This annual herbaceous...
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Jen Haynes
Nov 6, 20212 min read
Yellow Starthistle
Yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis) is a winter annual that is native to the Mediterranean. Yellow starthistle is in the same...
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Jen Haynes
Oct 30, 20212 min read
Yellow Toadflax
Yellow toadflax, (Linaria vulgaris) was first introduced to North America in the mid 1800s by a Welsh Quaker named Ranstead. The...
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Jen Haynes
Oct 24, 20212 min read
The Importance of Biodiversity in Nature
Biological diversity or biodiversity refers to the different number of species of plants and animals in an environment. There has been a...
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Jen Haynes
Oct 17, 20212 min read
Fall 2021
Warm days, cool nights, frost in the air, a dusting of snow on the mountains, leaves changing colour, harvesting from the garden these...
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Jen Haynes
Oct 9, 20212 min read
Protect Our Forests From Invasive Species
People have been using fire for heating and cooking for millennia. For most of that time people gathered their firewood locally. With...
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Jen Haynes
Oct 2, 20212 min read
Hoary Alyssum the Toxic Invader
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,...
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Jen Haynes
Sep 25, 20212 min read
Puncturevine Found in Midway
Puncturevine has been found in Midway! Thank you to Richard Dunsdon for reporting this highly invasive species. It was found on a path...
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Jen Haynes
Sep 18, 20212 min read
Invasive Hawkweed VS Native Hawkweed
There are 14 native and 14 invasive hawkweeds in B.C. Controlling the invasive hawkweeds is paramount to protecting our native hawkweeds....
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Jen Haynes
Sep 11, 20212 min read
Play Clean Go
There are so many great things to do in the Boundary. We have hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, cycling, dirt biking...
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Jen Haynes
Aug 29, 20212 min read
Baby's breath is an Invasive Ornamental
Baby’s breath (Gypsophila paniculata) is a native of Eastern Europe, Asia and North Africa. In Canada it is an invasive species. It...
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Jen Haynes
Aug 21, 20212 min read
American Bullfrog A Voracious Predator
The American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) is a true frog, and it is a carnivore. Bullfrogs will eat whatever they can fit in their...
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Jen Haynes
Aug 15, 20212 min read
Russian Olive
Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is an invasive tree that is native to parts of Europe and Asia. It was introduced to the central...
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