Knotweed is described as the plant that is eating B.C. Knotweed grows fast, up to 4 cm per day and can quickly take over your garden. It has an extensive root system that can damage your foundation, driveway or septic system. Is this aggressive invasive plant at your doorstep? If so, CKISS is here to … Read more
Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Kootenay Lake Summit hosted by the Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKL). One of the topics covered will be the American Bullfrog, why they are a problem, how to ID and what to do if you spot one. Event Details: Date: Saturday, November 4th Time: 9:00 am – … Read more
Open House information session, on September 13th, 2017. to provide details on Northern Leopard Frog recovery, the proposed seasonal road closure at Duck Lake Dyke Road (legal regulation change), and the American Bullfrog control program in the Region. This Open House will be held at the Kootenay Room at the Creston Community Complex from 3pm … Read more
CKISS will be at Garlic Festival once again with an outreach booth with lots of valuable resources for gardeners, water enthusiasts and homeowners. In addition we will have fun kids items including stickers, tattoos, Zebra and Quagga Mussel display and a few bullfrog specimens. Annual Hills Garlic Festival is held the Sunday following Labour Day. … Read more
This free, fun, family event, organized by the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program, is mostly about raising awareness about Western Toads. Come and learn about the toad’s natural history, life cycle, and habitat needs. Check out the displays, and learn more about other animals. Adult toads typically migrate in early spring to breed at Summit … Read more
CKISS is coming to the Creston Farmers Market on Saturday August 5th to let you know about a promising new mapping technique that is being tested this summer to create a multispectral “fingerprint” of invasive Yellow Flag Iris within the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area. With support from the Wildlife Habitat Canada, CKISS and the Selkirk Geospatial Research … Read more
A Free event for families with pre-school aged children to play, connect to local programs and service providers, enjoy entertainment and fun. CKISS will be there with our outreach booth, bullfrogs, kids activities and our famous photo cut out! Hope to see you at Gyro Park from 10am – 1 pm. Read more
Get those fishing rods ready and join CKISS and other community members for the 17th annual family fishing weekend. CKISS will have an outreach booth with a ton of great resources that will remind you to Clean Drain Dry your watercraft. Protect our waters from invasive species and keep those fish stocks plentiful! Where will you find … Read more
Castlegar Sunfest is held annually on the first weekend of June. The goal of the organizing committee is to stage events and provide entertainment suitable for people of all ages. We will have our outreach booth at the ” Festival in the Park” located behind the library at Kinsman Park on June 2nd from 3pm-8pm … Read more
