Invasive Species Week 2026

Save the Date!

Invasive non-native species are one of the top five drivers of global biodiversity loss. They cost the Northern Ireland economy approximately £150 million a year and can even harm our health. Help us to protect our environment and wildlife by taking part in Invasive Species Week!


Daily Themes

You can follow our daily themes for communications activities, or use your own: 

Monday 22nd June: What are INNS and why are they a problem (5 simple things)

Tuesday 23rd June: Volunteering and recording

Wednesday 24th June: Check Clean Dry

Thursday 25th June: Be Plant Wise

Friday 26th June: Be Pet Wise

Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June : Take part!

Could you host an event? (See our list of ideas )


Social media details

Hashtags: #INNSweek or #getINNSvolved

Facebook: Invasive Species Northern Ireland 

X: @InvasNI


Invasive Species Week 2026 Events

Check back later for a calendar of events taking place

Invasive Species Northern Ireland