Small Actions, Big Impact!
May is National Invasive Species Action Month (NISAM)—a time to raise awareness and inspire action against the growing threat of invasive species in Canada. Throughout the month, we’re highlighting simple, impactful steps everyone can take to protect our lands and waters through the Take Action programs: Clean Drain Dry, Don’t Let it Loose, PlayCleanGo, Buy Local Burn Local, Squeal on Pigs and PlantWise. Whether you’re a community member, organization, or educator, we welcome you to join us in spreading the word and helping stop the spread.
We’re working together with Invasive Species Council of BC to deliver a full month of action. This year’s theme is “Small Actions, Big Impacts”, highlighting how everyone has a part to play in mitigating the impacts of invasive species. Throughout the month, we’ll focus on the small actions each person can take to help prevent their spread at home, in the garden, or while enjoying Canada’s lands and waters.
OBJECTIVE
Work with partners across Canada to share invasive species information to their target audiences through social media and other online tools to encourage people in Canada to take action to prevent the spread of invasive species.
PARTICIPANTS
Any individual or organization with an ability to participate on social media, who have an interest or mandate related to invasive species management, prevention and awareness in Canada and beyond.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Individuals and groups including but not limited to gardeners, anglers, hunters, recreational boaters, trail users, campers, property owners, pet owners, and farmers.
Back to topHow to Participate: MAY 2025
Social media is an important tool to raise awareness on invasive species and promote positive actions to prevent their spread. Invasives Canada has developed this Toolkit with schedule of themes, suggested content ideas, resources and ready-to-use posts to guide participating individuals and organizations when posting on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and any other social platforms.
To align with other partners, we will be using the hashtag #NISAM2025. You can participate in the following ways:
INTERACT WITH CONTENT
Like and share content created by Invasives Canada and other groups using #NISAM2025
CREATE YOUR OWN CONTENT
Download our NISAM2025 Banner (available April 16) and post using the themes and content below or as a guide to create your own invasive species posts. In your posts use the hashtag #NISAM2025.
PROMOTE
Promote local invasive species events and take action programs. Share links to websites and resources throughout the month.
Back to topNational Invasive Species Action Month Partner Toolkit (Coming April 16th)
Our FREE Social Media Toolkit will be made available on Wednesday, April 16th! This toolkit will feature National Invasive Species Action Month schedule of themes, suggested content ideas, resources, ready-to-use posts, and other resources! You can use our pre-made social graphics or add our NISAW banner onto your own photos. Our National Invasive Species Action Month toolkit will also be available in French.
If you have questions, need support with content or want to collaborate on a post with Invasives Canada, please reach out to Chris Sullivan at Chris@CanadaInvasives.ca!
