On September 11, CKISS staff will be back in Nakusp! We are teaming up with the Nakusp Library on a Community Weed Pull – Broom Bash event in Nakusp. We will remove Scotch broom in order to improve ecosystem health and protect the community. Why is Scotch broom a problem? The plant is very flammable … Read more
On September 4, the CKISS outreach booth is at Morris Greenhouse in Creston! Stop by to learn about the invasive plants you might have in your garden and how to be PlantWise. Or help spread the word about the invasive species we have in the Kootenays and take home some free resources. Details Date: Saturday … Read more
Seeding after soil disturbance can be a useful tool to re-establish desirable competitive vegetation on the site. It is also a critical step in preventing or reducing potential establishment of invasive plants. But what should you plant, and how? This webinar will take you through the steps to select suitable species for your ecosystem including … Read more
On Saturday August 21 the CKISS Outreach Booth will be at the Creston farmers market. Pop by to ask us about your invasive plants, and what you can do to get of them. Learn about the aquatic invasive species like the American bullfrog, Asian clam, or the zebra mussels. Pick up some free resources and … Read more
On Wednesday August 18, the CKISS outreach booth will be in Castlegar at Zuckerberg Island along with the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA). Come watch the ONA staff in action as they conduct field work for their North Pike Suppression Program. Northern Pike can adopt to any habitat and have been documented moving further downstream in … Read more
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
