With the spring weather favouring BC’s backyard garden enthusiasts, the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) are reminding the public to be careful when selecting plants for their gardens. We are teaming up with the West Kootenay Eco Society to offer a webinar targeted at gardeners tilted: Grow me Instead: Planting Native Species. Webinar Details: … Read more
Free Environmental Education Webinars for Students! Let us teach you kids! CKISS is excited to be a presenter for CBEEN’s Wild Voices Webinar Series, a FREE online learning program designed for students learning at home. We collaborated with CSISS to develop an interactive webinar that will focus on the differences between native and invasive species in wetlands and beyond. An introduction to the impacts … Read more
There’s nothing like being able to go out your back door and cut a bucketful of flowers to bring the beauty of your garden into your home! Even though our season is relatively short, with the right setup and good plant selection, we still have plenty of time to grow a beautiful cut flower garden … Read more
April 22, 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! It all started in the US on April 22, 1970 as an idea for a nation to focus on the environment. Today 192 countries and 1 billion people partake in Earth Day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. CKISS Earth Day Giveaway To celebrate Earth … Read more
Find yourself working from home these days? Thanks to technology, invasive species, environmental and conservation education can continue through a series of webinars from our partners. Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) March 25, 2020 – Invasive Species 101 This webinar will explain how you and your friends can have fun outdoors and protect BC’s … Read more
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce has cancelled the 2020 Creston Spring Trade Show. To read the full letter from the Creston Chamber of Commerce to Creston Citizens please click here. Touted as the best trade show in the Kootenays, this show brings together businesses and organizations from across … Read more
Join Selkirk College and connect with careers in the Kootenays! The Great Kootenay Career Fair will be a GREAT opportunity to expand your employment horizons and network with potential future employer(s). CKISS WILL BE THERE! Are you curious about invasive species? Do you want a career in natural resource management? Have you ever wondered what … Read more
Every year the Invasive Species Council of BC holds an Annual Public Forum & AGM. INVASIVES 2020 – ISCBC’s 15th Annual Forum & AGM – takes place Feb 11 – 13, 2020 at the Pacific Gateway Hotel in Richmond, BC. WHY ATTEND? The INVASIVES 2020 Forum incorporates a variety of workshops, keynote presentation, plenary and … Read more
Save the date for the 2019 Kootenay Lake Summit that will be hosted at Taghum Hall this fall! CKISS will be there as a guest speaker! Registration is now open! What is the Kootenay Lake Summit? This highly anticipated event will feature talks from local leaders in climate science and action, set to the beautiful … Read more
Join Columbia Basin Trust and the Northwest Power and Conservation Council from September 12 to 14, 2019 in Kimberley, B.C. to connect and collaborate on the future of the Columbia River. The conference will cover topics including: Renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty Reintroduction of Salmon into the Columbia River above Chief Joseph and Grand … Read more
