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Common Invasive Species: An Identification Guide for the Fraser Valley
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We've created a new field guide for you to take with you when you are out exploring the Fraser Valley! Common Invasive Species: An Identification Guide for the Fraser Valley includes the most common invasive plants that you will find in the Fraser Valley! The guide outlines invasive plant identification using features such as stems, leaves, flowers and fruits! Easily download the guide on your phone or tablet to take it with you, or on your computer to look up any species you may have seen! Get outside and have fun identifying common invasive plants in the Fraser Valley! |
Common Invasive Species of the Fraser Valley_Version1_Nov2022.pdf
Plants Among Us: A kid's guide to the plants of New Westminster and beyond
This plant identification guide is directed towards elementary school students with the aim to stimulate curiosity about local plants found in New Westminster and beyond. In addition, the guide provides information about some of the predominant invasive plant species in the region. As students use the guide and begin identifying plant species in their local area, students will soon see how their neighbourhoods are impacted by invasive plant species.
Click on the image below to download the guide.
Interested in learning more about invasive species? Here are some interesting articles, podcasts, and other items that can help you!
Podcasts
Articles
1) Eat the Invaders: Fighting Invasive Species, One Bite at a Time
2) Meet the Ecologist Who Wants You to Unleash the Wild on Your Backyard
3) How Do You Kill an Invasive Species? Bring In a Bigger, Meaner Species to Eat It
4) Clean Your Boat: Learn about Invasive Species
Videos
1) Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species
Games
Ivy the Invader: An Active Game about the Impacts of Invasive Plant Species
In this game, a forested park (Eg. the students) is invaded by “Ivy the Invader” (1-2 students). Plant species battles are waged by rolling large dice.
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Click here to download the game cards.
Stop the Spread Freeze Tag
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Turtle Trouble
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Don't Pick Up Hitchhikers: Let's Play-Clean-Go!
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From Here, From Away
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Vectors of Spread: Invasive Species Getaway Vehicles!
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Sampling Biodiversity in the Schoolyard
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Amazing Adaptations Hunt
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