Save the date! Invasive Species Week 2026 will take place from 22 to 28 June 2026.
Invasive non-native species (plants and animals) threaten the survival of native wildlife and our natural ecosystems, cost the economy nearly £2 billion a year, and can even harm our health and interfere with activities we enjoy.
Invasive Species Week is an annual event to raise awareness of invasive non-native species and how everyone can help prevent their spread.
What's happening?
Each day we will focus on a different theme:
- Mon 22 June: Welcome to Invasive Species Week!
- Tue 23 June: Volunteering and recording
- Wed 24 June: Check Clean Dry
- Thu 25 June: Be Plant Wise
- Fri 26 June: Responsible pet ownership
- Sat 27 and Sun 28 June: Take part!
Register to attend our webinars.
Image: Pippa Rowlandson
How can I take part?
There are lots of ways that you can get involved! You can host events and activities in your area, do one of our ‘five simple things’, or help to raise awareness.
- View inspiration for how to take part
- Find free awareness-raising materials
- Check out ‘five simple things’ you can do to help
- Contact us to be added to our mailing list for updates
- Learn more about invasive non-native species
Image: Catherine Chatters / New Forest Non-native Plants Project