You are invited to the 2nd Coastal Invasive Species Forum on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 9AM to 3PM at the Clubhouse in Bowen Park, 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo (see map below). Morning sessions will be held indoors and optional afternoon field trips will be lead outdoors at various nearby locations. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the field trip sites.
This event is free thanks to our generous sponsors: MOSAIC Forest Management, Corteva Argiscience, Coastal Invasive Species Committee, Capital Regional District, and Backroad Mapbooks. We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Morning coffee and lunch will be provided.
This gathering is for invasive species practitioners, land managers, stewardship leaders, horticulture professionals and others from across Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast to:
- Learn about new invasives that pose a risk in our region
- Hear about invasive species management successes and challenges
- Network with others engaged in invasive species work
- Attend one of several guided field tours
Agenda available here
