We are partnering with Tilia Botanicals to offer an exciting learning experience for the community of Creston on invasive plants that affect our area and ways you can have fun slowing their spread by making wonderful medicinal and culinary things from them. Several weed species, some of which are classified as invasive due to their … Read more
Friday, February 10, 2023 12:00 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT Register here: https://fwcp.ca/events/ The invasive American bullfrog has arrived in the Columbia Region. This is bad news for many native species including the fragile population of endangered northern leopard frogs. Join several experts from the field to hear about what projects are being implemented … Read more
Dive into the world of invasive species at the annual Virtual Invasive Species Forum! Happening from February 12 to 15, this event is a platform for highlighting issues, research, and advancements in the prevention and management of invasive species in Canada and neighboring U.S. states. The theme for the 2024 forum is ‘Empowering Action,’ providing … Read more
Dive into the world of invasive species at the annual Virtual Invasive Species Forum! Happening from February 12 to 15, this event is a platform for highlighting issues, research, and advancements in the prevention and management of invasive species in Canada and neighboring U.S. states. The theme for the 2024 forum is ‘Empowering Action,’ providing … Read more
The ISCBC 2023 Forum will serve invasive species practitioners over two and a half days of informative, dynamic sessions held in person in New Westminster, BC. Experts will share the latest best practices, leading-edge invasive species research, and local government initiatives. The goal is to empower participants with practical, cutting-edge information, to inspire them with … Read more
The CKISS Outreach Booth will be set up at Trail’s IncrEDIBLE Farmers’ Market on October 22, from 10 am until 2 pm. If you are struggling with invasive plants like orange hawkweed, knapweed or burdock , (just to name a few) on your property come talk to a CKISS rep about possible management solutions. Come … Read more
Workshop is FULL. Waitlist only. Participants will learn the principles of ecological gardening and the challenges and joys of building a garden in the Kootenays given the current climatic conditions. The workshop will begin with an introduction to the principles of an EcoGarden including FireSmart, ClimateSmart, WaterWise, WildSafe and Invasive Species. The next component will … Read more
The CKISS outreach booth will be set up at the Castlegar Farmers Markets on Saturday September 17, 2022. Come ask us how to control the orange hawkweed in your yard, come see what an American bullfrog looks like or find out how you can help us stop new invaders like garlic mustard and Asian clams … Read more
Fruitvale’s IncrEdible Farmers’ Market is happening on Tuesday, September 6 from 3-6 pm on Pole Yard Lane in downtown Fruitvale! Over 20 vendors will be there with, including CKISS. Pop by our booth to ask us how to manage any invasive species on your property and prevent them from spreading to natural areas. We have … Read more
Toadfest is back for 2022! It’s a great, free, fun, family event organized by the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program, to raise awareness of Western Toads and other species. Learn about the toads’ natural history, life cycle and habitat needs before visiting the display featuring other local species. Adult toads migrate in early spring to … Read more
