Saturday August 7, the CKISS Outreach Booth is at the Kaslo farmers market. Pop by and learn about the invasive species we have in the Kootenay region. Find out how you can help stop new invaders like garlic mustard and Asian clams from spreading out of control in our local ecosystems, and take home some … Read more
The CKISS outreach booth will be set up at Kokanee Creek Nature Centre on Wednesday July 14. Pop by the booth to ask CKISS staff about invasive species, pick up some free resources, and learn what you can do to help stop the spread! Afterwards, there will be a fun presentation on invasive species, wetlands, … Read more
The CKISS outreach booth will be set up at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park on Wednesday July 6. Pop by to ask CKISS staff about your invasive plants, what do you need help getting rid of? Pick up some free resources and learn what you can do to help stop the spread! Details Date: Wednesday July … Read more
The CKISS outreach booth will be set up at the Castlegar Farmers Markets on Saturday June 26. 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 from … Read more
Need some tips on how to make your garden invasive free? On Sunday June 13th, the CKISS PlantWise outreach booth will be set up at the Nakusp Heritage Nursery. We will be promoting the PlantWise program and our new EcoGarden Plantlist, we encourage you to stop by and pick up some FREE resources from us. … Read more
So you have knotweed on your property and not sure what to do? We are here to help, join us for a free webinar to learn how to effectively manage the invasive knotweed on your property. The webinar will cover: the impacts, identification and ecology of knotweed management options of knotweed – the do’s and … Read more
Are you wondering how to manage those pesky invasive plants on your property? What does an American bullfrog look like? What’s the the big deal with tiny zebra mussels? Come ask us all these questions and more at Lakeside Park in Nelson BC. We have lots of info and free resources, including limited edition 15th … Read more
There are over 1500 native plant species in British Columbia!! Invasive plants lack natural predators and can outcompete native plants for space and resources. Why do we need to protect native plant populations from invasive species and habitat loss? Native plants provide a variety of important ecosystem goods and services. They provide oxygen, capture carbon … Read more
