Events
May 9, 2025 – Poison Hemlock Patrol Workshop in Creston
Join CKISS for a hands-on Poison Hemlock Patrol Workshop on May 9 in Creston! Click here to register for the workshop The Poison Hemlock Patrol is an exciting initiative that pays participants to help remove poison hemlock from the Creston community. Using the Crowdsorsa mobile app, participants can track the plants you remove and earn … Read more
April 2026: Earth Month Events in Nelson & Area
Celebrate Earth Month 2026 with CKISS in Nelson & Area 🌎 April is Earth Month, and the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is excited to take part in several community events happening throughout Nelson and the surrounding area. These events are a great opportunity to connect with local organizations, learn about environmental stewardship, and … Read more
Webinar: Combatting Whirling Disease in British Columbia
Join us tomorrow for a FREE webinar hosted by the BC Wildlife Federation as part of their Conservation Series! Register here Combatting Whirling Disease in British Columbia Presented by the CKISS and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society Whirling disease has been detected in B.C. do you know what that means for our waters? Whether … Read more
February 17th: CKISS Presents @ Invasive Species Forum 2026
CKISS & Crowdsorsa are proud to be presenting at this year’s Annual Invasive Species Forum hosted by the @invasivespeciescentre Wednesday, February 17: 10:00 AM ET (or 7:00 PST local Kootenay time) Register for Free here Gaming for Good showcases how gamification, mobile technology, and community engagement were used to map and remove invasive species in … Read more
Feb 9-12, 2026: INVASIVES 2026: One Landscape, One Future!
The Invasive Species Council of British Columbia (ISCBC) is hosting INVASIVES 2026, a premier invasive species forum bringing together practitioners, researchers, Indigenous and youth leaders, industry partners, and community members to share knowledge and spark action across the province. BC Invasive Species Council When: February 9–12, 2026Where: Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC … Read more
Dec, 11-12, 2025 – Growing Solutions Horticulture Virtual Conference
Advancing an Invasive Free Horticulture Industry Here is a learning opportunity for anyone interested in sustainable gardening, invasive species prevention, and emerging best practices in the horticulture industry. Following the success of the 2023 Pathways to Change horticulture event, Invasives Canada and the Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC) are hosting the Growing Solutions Conference, a … Read more
Sept 1 – Oct 31, 2025 – Get Paid to Fight Scotch Broom: CKISS Launches Three New Crowdsorsa Missions
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is excited to announce that its successful BroomBasher Program has expanded to include the innovative Crowdsorsa mobile app, giving residents and visitors three new ways to take action against invasive Scotch broom while earning money. CKISS is encouraging people to download Crowdsorsa for an opportunity to get paid … Read more
September 7, 2025 – CKISS Outreach Booth at Garlic Fest
Hey garlic lovers, have you heard? There is more than garlic at Garlic Fest! The 30thh Annual Hills Garlic Festival date is Sunday September 7. This is one of our favourite events in our region to attend with our outreach booth. We will be set up at Centennial Park in New Denver the from 9 … Read more
CKISS at Trail’s PRIDE Market- August 23, 2025
🌈🍓🌿 CKISS is heading to Trail’s IncrEDIBLE PRIDE Farmers Market on Friday, August 23 from 10 AM–2 PM on the Esplanade! This vibrant and inclusive market celebrates local makers, diversity, and community, and we’re excited to be part of it! 💖 Stop by the CKISS booth to learn how you can help protect our lakes, … Read more