Episode 144: You Can Help Save Black Ash By Collecting Seeds
From Under the Canopy by Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network
May 11, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 144
About this episode
The episode discusses the threat of emerald ash borer to black ash in Ontario and how listeners can contribute to conservation efforts.
We talk with Vince from the Invasive Species Centre about how emerald ash borer is driving black ash toward endangered status in Ontario and what it means for wetlands, forests, and people. We also share practical ways to prevent the spread of invasive species and how listeners can help map and preserve black ash through seed collection and citizen science. • Vince’s path from criminology to environmental field work • Why black ash is especially vulnerable in wetland habitats ...
People in this episode
Guest: Vince
Topics covered
- invasive species
- environmental conservation
- citizen science
- black ash
- emerald ash borer
- wetland habitats
Keywords
- black ash
- emerald ash borer
- invasive species
- seed collection
- citizen science
- environmental conservation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Invasive Species Centre
Places: Ontario
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