Invasive Species Week
For one week each year, organisations across Ireland, the UK, the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey come together to raise awareness of invasive species and the actions we can all take to prevent their spread.
Invasive Species Week 2026 will run from 22–28 June.
Take part in Invasive Species Week and help protect the environment, wildlife and recreational spaces for future generations to enjoy.
What’s on
The themes for this year are as follows:
Monday: Welcome to Invasive Species Week!
Tuesday: Volunteering and recording
Wednesday: Check Clean Dry
Thursday: Be Plant Wise
Friday: Be Pet Wise
Saturday and Sunday: Take part!
Full events calendar coming soon.
How to Get Involved
If you are planning an event or would like us to highlight any of the work you or your organisation is doing on invasive species, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Email: [email protected]
Please include Invasive Species Week in the subject line.
There are many ways to get involved, whether you’re an individual, community group, or organisation
Ideas for Invasive Species Week:
- Host a talk or webinar about invasive species.
- Arrange a walk in your local area and look out for common invasive species.
- Give a biosecurity demonstration and promote the Check Clean Dry, Be Plant Wise and Be Pet Wise protocols.
- Organise a Balsam Bash. Check out this useful information leaflet from the Northern Irish Environment Agency. Always ensure compliance with Irish law and for queries relating to licences please email [email protected].
- Share information on social media. Follow the National Biodiversity Date Centre social media channels and amplify our key messages throughout the week.
Stay Tuned!
More details will be shared here and across the National Biodiversity Data Centre’s social media channels:
Get inspired! Check out Invasive Species Week 2025
Invasive Species Week 2025 was held during 12th -18th May 2025.
It was a fantastic week with 78 events held and 174 organisations taking part across Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Scotland and Wales.