Do you want to volunteer with a local environmental group in order to make a positive difference? Well here is your chance, CKISS is teaming up with the Slocan Lake Stewardship Society (SLSS) to run a Community Weed Pull event in the Slocan Valley. The weed pull will take place at the Hunter Siding wetland … Read more
For informational discussions and free resources come to the CKISS outreach booth at the Nelson Farmers Market Saturday June 3rd. We are available from 9am to 2pm and would love to chat about your invasive species curiosities. We also have lots of useful take home material and interactive displays! The Nelson Farmers Market proudly supports … Read more
The Castlegar Communities in Bloom and the Castlegar Garden Club partner to sponsor this open-air fest that takes place annually in May. The prime focus is the abundance of local gardening talent and nature resources. Plants and gardens (wild and cultivated) are featured, as well as farming, organic growing, invasive plants, composting, local conservation areas; … Read more
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