Featured Event
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
June 3, 2016 – Discover Camas – Art Show & Fundraiser
The Kootenay Native Plant Society invites you to a special reception on Friday June 3rd. Come out and buy some original art and help keep camas blooming in the Kootenays. Time: 6-8 pm Where: Castlegar & District Public Library What to expect: Featured artist and delicious desserts! The exhibition will continue from May 26 to June … Read more
April is Earth Month
Celebrate Earth Month, Week, Day! Earth Day started in the US on April 22, 1970 as an idea for a nation to focus on the environment. Today 192 countries and 1 billion people partake in Earth day events, a day of action that encourage change in human behavior in order to create a healthy and … Read more