Are you ready to tackle the invasive plants on your property? Come find the CKISS Outreach Booth at the Trail Farmers Market on Saturday July 29. We will be there from 10 am until 2 pm with free resources to help you manage your property and tips on how to prevent them from spreading into … Read more
Rossland residents can find the CKISS outreach booth at the Rossland Farmers Market Thursday July 27th. Visit us from 2pm to 5pm for information regarding invasive species in the area and what we can all do to prevent them. Plus we have lots of great free information available to take home and interactive invasive exhibits! … Read more
Join us on the shores of beautiful Kootenay Lake and help us get rid of invasive plants! To thank you for your efforts there will be a FREE pizza lunch at Lakeside Park. Family friendly event and all ages are welcome. Co-hosted by Living Lakes Canada and Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society, this half-day event … Read more
Calling all Creston residents, it’s time to give back to the community you love! On Aug 3, 2023, CKISS is coordinating a Community Weed Pull in Warfield . We are teaming up with the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area to remove invasive plants in the wetland in order to improve ecosystem health and enhance wildlife … Read more
For informational discussions and free resources come to the CKISS outreach booth at the Nelson Farmers Market Wednesday July 19th. We are available from 10am to 2pm and would love to chat about your invasive species curiosities. We also have lots of useful take home material and interactive displays! The Nelson Farmers Market proudly supports … Read more
You’re Invited to the Kaslo Garden Party! Calling all gardeners! Join CKISS and FireSmart Canada for an informative afternoon where we will discuss how you can have an invasive free free garden that is also Firesmart! This event is for both experienced gardeners and beginners. There will be some information tables set up for you … Read more
Calling all Warfield residents, it’s time to give back to the community you love! On July 5, 2023, CKISS is coordinating a Community Weed Pull in Warfield . We are teaming up with the Warfield Food Advisory committee to remove invasive plants in the community in order to improve ecosystem health, enhance wildlife habitat and … Read more
This workshop will provide information on how to monitor native plant establishment in ecological restoration and habitat enhancement projects. Focusing on terrestrial communities, participants will learn about the importance of monitoring and be provided with examples of different monitoring and plant survey techniques. Native plant identification and ecology will be included. Workshop will include instruction, … Read more
The Creston Rod and Gun Club are hosting a fishing derby at Mawson Lake for their members and their families during B.C’s Family Fishing Weekend, an annual celebration of fishing. In 2023, the three-day event falls on June 16th to 18th. This is a great chance to get together with family and friends, and try fishing. The … Read more
Do you want to volunteer with a local environmental group in order to make a positive difference? Well here is your chance, CKISS is teaming up with the Slocan Lake Stewardship Society (SLSS) to run a Community Weed Pull event in the Slocan Valley. The weed pull will take place at the Hunter Siding wetland … Read more