Join the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISC) for a webinar that focuses on some key invasive species that may impact popular plants and animals harvested in the fall. They will also review how to avoid spreading invasive species when recreating outdoors and how to spot and report invasive species that may pop up in … Read more
As a CKISS member, you are invited to our Annual General Meeting! Happening online Tuesday September 23 from 7-8 PM. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided that holding a virtual meeting is the safest way to conduct our Society’s AGM for the time being. Please join us for a video overview of our … Read more
Join us for a half day workshop to learn the latest in techniques for controlling invasive yellow flag iris. Workshop Details: Date: Tuesday September 1, 2020 Location: Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, please meet in front of the Kootenay Columbia Discovery Centre Address: 1760 W Creston Rd, Creston, BC Time: 9:00AM-12 Register by clicking here … Read more
Traditionally Toadfest takes place at Summit Lake Provincial Park however this year, the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program are bringing the event online! There will be two free Toadfest events this year: one for kids and one for adults. Get an update on the ongoing work to help Western toads at Summit Lake, check out … Read more
The CKISS outreach booth will be set up at pet stores in Castlegar to chat with pet owners about the ‘Don’t Let It Loose’ program. There are a variety of exotic plants, reptiles and fish you can choose from for your water garden, aquarium or terrarium. If these animals and plants are released into the … Read more
With boating season well on it’s way it is time to enjoy the great lakes and rivers in our region, however invasive species can spread by hitchhiking onto watercraft. The CKISS education booth will be set up at the public beach in the Village of Slocan City on July 25 to educate watercraft enthusiasts about … Read more
With camping season open it is time to enjoy the great outdoors, however invasive species can spread by hitchhiking on your recreation gear, watercraft and even your firewood! The CKISS education booth will be set up at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park to educate campers and park visitors about the simple actions that can be taken … Read more
