Friday, February 10, 2023 12:00 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT Register here: https://fwcp.ca/events/ The invasive American bullfrog has arrived in the Columbia Region. This is bad news for many native species including the fragile population of endangered northern leopard frogs. Join several experts from the field to hear about what projects are being implemented … Read more
The ISCBC 2023 Forum will serve invasive species practitioners over two and a half days of informative, dynamic sessions held in person in New Westminster, BC. Experts will share the latest best practices, leading-edge invasive species research, and local government initiatives. The goal is to empower participants with practical, cutting-edge information, to inspire them with … Read more
Get dirty and help local organizations with restoration efforts in Harrop. We are partnering with Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS) to plant native vegetation at Harrop Wetland as part of FOKLSS’ 2022 Harrop Wetland Enhancement Project! We will be planting native seeds, plugs, pots, live stakes, shrubs, and herbs. Over time, this vegetation … Read more
The CKISS Outreach Booth will be set up at Trail’s IncrEDIBLE Farmers’ Market on October 22, from 10 am until 2 pm. If you are struggling with invasive plants like orange hawkweed, knapweed or burdock , (just to name a few) on your property come talk to a CKISS rep about possible management solutions. Come … Read more
Workshop is FULL. Waitlist only. Participants will learn the principles of ecological gardening and the challenges and joys of building a garden in the Kootenays given the current climatic conditions. The workshop will begin with an introduction to the principles of an EcoGarden including FireSmart, ClimateSmart, WaterWise, WildSafe and Invasive Species. The next component will … Read more
The CKISS outreach booth will be set up at the Castlegar Farmers Markets on Saturday September 17, 2022. Come ask us how to control the orange hawkweed in your yard, come see what an American bullfrog looks like or find out how you can help us stop new invaders like garlic mustard and Asian clams … Read more
Learn to weave with the inert leaves of invasive yellow flag iris! We are collaborating with Neighbours United to host a FREE Community Weed Pull & Weaving Workshop event along the shores of Kootenay Lake in beautiful Nelson B.C. Community Weed Pull A Community Weed Pull event is when a group of volunteers uses hand … Read more
Fruitvale’s IncrEdible Farmers’ Market is happening on Tuesday, September 6 from 3-6 pm on Pole Yard Lane in downtown Fruitvale! Over 20 vendors will be there with, including CKISS. Pop by our booth to ask us how to manage any invasive species on your property and prevent them from spreading to natural areas. We have … Read more
Toadfest is back for 2022! It’s a great, free, fun, family event organized by the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program, to raise awareness of Western Toads and other species. Learn about the toads’ natural history, life cycle and habitat needs before visiting the display featuring other local species. Adult toads migrate in early spring to … Read more
This summer Castlegar will host the Invasive Species Fishout Derby on the Columbia River. The intent is to catch as many walleye and northern pike as possible because both species were introduced to the waters here and are detrimental to the native species of trout, Kokanee, and others. Hosted by Destination Castlegar in conjunction with Fishing BC, the derby will be held July 22-31 and … Read more
