Public Outreach

CAISN at the RBCM

In late April 2010, the CAISN opened its exhibit at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria.  Preceded by a public talk by the University of Alberta's Dr. David Schindler, an expert in invasive species, the widely publicized opening attracted members of the press, scientists and an intrigued public.

Special thanks to the RBCM for their help and support.

 

Canadian Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Event

As part of our Outreach initiatives, CAISN showcased the 3rd installment of its Canadian AIS Exhibit at the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research in Windsor Ontario on November 10, 2009. In addition to the exhibit opening, students in grades 7 and 8 from St. Francis elementary school, participated in an AIS poster competition and heard CAISN graduate Johanna Bradie, give a slide-show presentation on AIS,and risk assessment of various pathways of AIS introduction.

We are proud of CAISN’s outreach program and dedicate a lot of effort into educating the public about issues surrounding AIS.

Canadian Aquatic Invasive Species Exhibit

 

Great Lakes Installation

On Thursday, November 29th, 2007 CAISN hosted the opening of the Canadian Aquatic Invasive Species Exhibit located at Canada South Science City – 930 Marion Avenue, Windsor Ontario.

The exhibit covers a thousand square feet of display space and features games, specimens and information about species invasion from a local and national perspective. Research conducted by Canadian scientists and students are showcased in a fun and interactive environment for visitors of all ages.

East Coast Installation

On Monday May 4th, 2009 CAISN held an opening reception of it's second AIS exhibit at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History in Halifax, NS. Dr. Robert Scheibling, a CAISN project investigator, provided an informative lecture to the attendees. The Halifax exhibit focuses on aquatic invasions on Canada's east coast.

West Coast Installation

An exhibit is currently in the works for Spring 2010. CAISN will partner with the Royal BC Museum for its final museum exhibit. Check back for information on the opening reception and public activities surrounding the event.


Funding and support for CAISN Public Outreach initiatives is provided by the Government ofCanada’s Invasive Alien Species Partnership Program, EnvironmentCanada, TD Friends of the Environment, CAISN, the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Science, and theGreat Lakes Institute for Environmental Research.