Calling all Broom Bashers! We are so excited that volunteers that were trained in 2024 at our inaugural Broom Busters event are running their very own Broom Bash tomorrow! Come out and help remove this invasive plant. Event details: Date: Friday June 13, 2025 Time: 9:00 am Location: Martel Beach, Lakeside Rd, 29 km north … Read more
Join us at Family Fishing Day with @yourbcparks for a fun, free event; perfect for families, new anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts! There’ll be loaner fishing rods, a BBQ lunch, prizes, and interactive booths from local organizations. Family Fishing Day at Champion Lakes Provincial Park Sunday, June 15 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Main … Read more
Visit the CKISS booth at the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market! 🗓 When: Saturday June 7th, 2025, from 9am–1pm📍 Where: ʔak̓uǂni, 1103 Cook St, Creston, BC V0B 1G0(just behind the Visitor Centre) What you’ll find at our booth: -Info on the launch of the Crowdsourca app for removing Poison Hemlock– Tips for safe removal– A chance … Read more
Update: The workshop is now FULL! You can join our waiting list my clicking here. Thank you for your interest in this webinar! The event is not FULL to attend live but please join our waiting list by filling in the form below. We will email you the recording to watch at a time that works … Read more
Come visit us on Saturday, May 24th at the Beaver Valley May Days in Fruitvale! The full event: Friday, May 23rd – Sunday, May 25th, 2025 Our outreach booth will be there on Saturday, May 24th from 10 AM – 3:30 PM! Come by our CKISS Education Outreach Booth to learn all about the invasive … Read more
May 25 | 12:00–5:00 PM | Bear Spring Eco Retreat (Beasley) We’re so excited to announce that the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) will be part of the Kootenay EcoFest, hosted at the beautiful Bear Spring Eco Retreat on May 24–25! This two-day festival is all about reconnecting with nature, celebrating local solutions, and inspiring … Read more
Pull Together at Pulpit Rock: Community Action for Trail Health Join CKISS, the Nelson Running Club and professional trail runner Jazmine Lowther on Thursday, May 8, 2025, for a special Communities Pulling Together event at one of Nelson’s most iconic outdoor destinations—Pulpit Rock! Whether you’re a hiker, runner, walker, or simply a nature lover, this … Read more
Looking to get more involved in your community and learn about local low- and no-cost programs and services? Join CKISS and other local organizations at the Trail Community Resource Fair hosted by the Trail FAIR Society! This all-ages event is your chance to connect with dozens of organizations offering free or low-cost support and activities … Read more
Join the fun at Taghum Hall’s Earth Day Celebration—a family-friendly community event featuring a Kid Zone, interactive activities, and inspiration on how to be a better steward of nature! 🌱🌎 Stop by the CKISS outreach booth to learn how you can take action against invasive species and protect B.C.’s incredible biodiversity. Play our Jeopardy game … Read more
Whirling disease, a parasite that threatens juvenile trout and whitefish, has been detected in Kootenay Lake. This invasive pathogen poses a serious risk to B.C.’s fish populations, freshwater ecosystems, and water quality. Join CKISS, the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, the Province of B.C., and the BC Wildlife Federation for a virtual speaker series event … Read more