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
This summer Castlegar will host the Invasive Species Fishout Derby on the Columbia River. The intent is to catch as many walleye and northern pike as possible because both species were introduced to the waters here and are detrimental to the native species of trout, Kokanee, and others. Hosted by Destination Castlegar in conjunction with Fishing BC, the derby will be held July 22-31 and … Read more
On the 3rd Thursday of every month the BC Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BCH) invites a speaker to present topics involving fish, wildlife, conservation, policy, or anything else related to the organizations’ core values. The monthly event is hosted at the Tailout Brewing in Castelgar B.C. and the July Guest Speaker will be CKISS. A … Read more
Fruitvale’s IncrEdible Farmers’ Market is happening TODAY Tuesday, June 28th from 3-6 pm on Pole Yard Lane in downtown Fruitvale! 22 Vendors will be there with bells on, 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 … Read more
B.C. Trails Day is an annual celebration of trails, trail development and the healthy lifestyle they encourage. It is celebrated each year on the first Saturday in June. June 4th is also the first day of ‘Play Clean Go’ awareness week. A time dedicated to highlighting the importance of stopping the spread of invasive species, … Read more
As far back as 1911, Fruitvale has celebrated Beaver Valley May Days. This is a family event/weekend with a ball tournament, market, food vendors, beer gardens, and more! The CKISS outreach booth will be set up from 10 – 2 at the market with a ton of info on invasive species prevention and management. Come find … Read more
Conservation Stories: Regional Responses to Wildfire and Invasive Species in the Face of Climate Change Event Details: Date: May 11, 2022 Time of speakers : 6:30 – 7:30 – special guest speakers – anyone is welcome to attend. Time of AGM : 7:30-8:30 – the AGM is open to CKISS members only. Format: on line … Read more
