CKISS - Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society
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Featured Event

July 4th, 2015 – Community Shoreline Restoration Event

June 24, 2015

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

June 27th, 2015 – Biodiversity Bonanza – Ignite the biologist spark in your kid!

June 23, 2015

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

Clean, Drain, Dry your boat
Invasive plants can hitchhike onto your boat, trailer and gear!

June 20, 2015 – Family Fishing Weekend at Champion Lakes

June 11, 2015

The Nelson Rod & Gun club will be hosting a family friendly fishing weekend on June 20-21, 2015 at Cottonwood Lakes. CKISS staff will be there with information on the Clean, Drain, Dry program.  Read more

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News

  • Spot It. Report It. Get Paid : Financial rewards for reporting toxic poison hemlock using the Crowdsorsa app.
    Community members can now earn cash rewards for simply reporting sightings of poison hemlock in the Creston area. A reporting feature has been added …

Events

  • September 7, 2025 – CKISS Outreach Booth at Garlic Fest
    Hey garlic lovers, have you heard? There is more than garlic at Garlic Fest! The 30thh Annual Hills Garlic Festival date is Sunday September 7. This …

iNaturalist Observations

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View more observations from CKISS Priority Invasive Plants 2021 on iNaturalist »

Target Species

  • Invasive Knotweeds
  • Blueweed
  • Yellow Flag Iris

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