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
Want to plant a pollinator-friendly flower garden bees will love? Not sure where to start? July is the perfect time to plan your gardens for next spring! Whether you are looking to start a garden from scratch, supplement your existing gardens with bee friendly blooms, plant a wildflower meadow, replace your lawn with bee-friendly turf, … Read more
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
