Featured Event
Feburary 7-8, 2016: Invasives 2017: ISCBC’s Annual Forum and AGM
Who should attend INVASIVES 2017? The INVASIVES 2017 Forum is an exciting opportunity for non-profit organizations, the public, government staff, industry and academics to network and share their knowledge and expertise about invasive species. Everyone is welcome! Registration is now open for the Invasives 2017 forum. You can click here to register today and get early bird pricing … Read more
January 31, 2017 – Call for Abstracts and Posters for the Invasive Species Research Conference
Saturday October 15th, 2016 – Environment Expo in the Park
Calling nature lovers of all ages! Don’t miss the Environment Expo in the Park Do you care about the natural world? Are you looking for simple actions that you can do to protect our environment? If the answer is YES, then you need to make it to the “Environment Expo in the Park” on Saturday October … Read more
September 27, 2016 – Soil Movement: containment and invasive species workshop
UBCM Provincial Policy Session Information SESSION DESCRIPTION: Discussion of concerns related to the movement of soils in the province, specifically the creation of contaminated sites from soil relocation and the spread of invasive species in soil, aggregates and compost. An overview of the topic and tools currently available to manage soil movement will be provided. … Read more
September 15, 2016 – East Kootenay Invasive Species Council 2016 Field Tour
Our friends at East Kootenay Invasive Species Council would like to invite you to their 2016 Field Tour. This is an opportunity to celebrate the success that comes from the determination and collaborative effort of EKISC and their partners. It is a guided field tour designed to highlight key areas of accomplishment in the Columbia Basin and … Read more
August 4th – Salmo Farmers’ Market
Join CKISS at the Salmo Valley Farmers’ Market on August 4th! Come shop for delicious produce, mouthwatering baked goodies, gorgeous handcrafted items… and learn about local invasive species issues at the same time! CKISS staff will be at our booth to provide information and answer any questions you may have. We have lots of fun … Read more
July 23 – Kaslo Saturday Market
Join CKISS at the Kaslo Saturday Market! Come check out the fabulous produce and artisans of beautiful Kaslo, and stop by our booth! CKISS staff will be there to educate and inspire to you to learn about the impacts of invasive species in our area, and how you can prevent their spread. Where will you find … Read more
July 7 – Rossland Mountain Market
Come visit us at the Rossland Mountain Market! CKISS staff will be hosting our outreach booth, with lots of educational and fun activities, info and swag for kids and adults alike. Learn about the impacts of invasive species in our area and what you can do to help prevent their spread. Where will you find us? … Read more
June 21, 2016 – Bullfrog Open House: Protect Creston’s Native Species
Did you know that Creston is at risk of invasion by American Bullfrogs? Bullfrogs have been found in Idaho, just south of the border! If they reach the Creston area, these voracious predators could have major impacts on the amazing biodiversity of our area. Bullfrogs prey on, and out-compete, native frog species, including the endangered Northern Leopard Frog and … Read more