Are you interested in native plants? Would you like to learn more? The Kootenay Native Plant Society’s mission is promoting knowledge, appreciation, conservation and restoration of West Kootenay native plants and natural habitats through education, research, and on-the-ground activities. Kootenay Native Plant Society 2015 AGM and Talks Selkirk College, Castlegar October 20th, 7pm Free with … Read more
Come celebrate Community! Join residents and neighbours for a festive fall event. The Bonnington Bash at the Bonnington Regional Park, Saturday September 26. Starts at 5pm. 5pm-dusk: Live, family-friendly music by Father Paul and the Fireside Prophets. BBQ (smokey and hot dog meals) and kids activities sponsored by Nelson Daybreak Rotary and Mt. Sentinel Interact Club. dusk – 9:30pm – … Read more
The community of Rossland is restoring the North Jubilee wetland (behind the Rossland Summit School field). You are invited to attend the community-planting day on Sunday September 20th from 9 am – 2pm. There will be 1500 perennial shrubs and trees planted to create a thriving wetland. The public is also invited to the area … Read more
Join CKISS at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area for informative presentations, interactive tours and a complimentary lunch WHAT TO EXPECT……. 9:30-10:00 am – Welcome and Registration – CKISS welcomes you to the beautiful wetlands at the Creston Valley Wildlife Centre. 10:00- 11:00 am – Yellow Flag Iris Research Tour and Drone Demonstration – Catherine Tarasoff from Thompson River Industry … Read more
CKISS will have a booth at the 23rd Annual Hills Garlic Festival from 10 am – 5pm. Vendors from all around B.C. flock to this beautiful area of the Kootenays to sell their bounty of local, organic and fresh produce. There will be artisans, live entertainment and food trucks. The money raised at the festival … Read more
The day will be an overview of biocontrol in BC, basic identification skills, and monitoring in the field. Presenter: Catherine MacRae with Ministry of Forests on July 9th. Location: Meet at Tom Harvie Room, Ministry of Forests Office, 1761 Celgar Rd, Revelstoke Agenda: July 9th 10:00am – 3:00pm PST 10:00am-12:00pm classroom presentation 12:00-1:00pm lunch 1:00-3:00pm field tour Please … Read more
The invasive yellow flag iris is an ordamental garden plant that has jumped the garden fence. It is thriving in riprian areas and choking out sensitive wetland areas and having a negative impact on native plant and animal habitat. Join us on July 4th at the Creston Wildlife Management Area to be part an innovative research … Read more
FREE Kids Event to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of CKISS Saturday June 27th, 2015 1pm-4pm Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay St, Nelson BC Did you know that invasive species are the 2nd greatest threat to biodiversity? Luckily in 2005 a non-profit group called CKISS (aka CKIPC); Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society was formed to raise … Read more
