Events
Saturday March 3, 2018 – Climate Change Education Workshop
Do you want to teach about Climate Change? But want to learn more about the local science and education resources? This workshop will be grounded in local climate science using projections and historical information for our region. It will feature activities, resources, discussion groups and examples of effective climate change education across the region, province … Read more
January 27th, 2018 – Taste the Wild: A Camas Conservation Fundraiser
The Kootenay Native Plant Society is holding a gala evening with a tasting menu featuring camas and other wild foods, presentations celebrating camas conservation in the West Kootenay, and a silent auction. All proceeds will support the Camas Conservation Area in Millennium Park, Castlegar. For more details or if you are interested in sponsoring or … Read more
November 29th-30th, 2017 – Water Data Hub: OPEN SOURCE DATA HUB DIALOGUE: Towards a Columbia Basin Water Monitoring Framework
About the Conference You can read the overview and agenda highlights by clicking here. In February 2017, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) released its report on “Water Monitoring and Climate in the Upper Columbia Basin, Summary of Current Status and Opportunities” The report, led by Dr. Martin Carver, outlines the current status of water quality and quantity … Read more
Saturday October 21st, 2017 – FREE Knotweed Presentation & AGM – Register today
Knotweed is described as the plant that is eating B.C. Knotweed grows fast, up to 4 cm per day and can quickly take over your garden. It has an extensive root system that can damage your foundation, driveway or septic system. Is this aggressive invasive plant at your doorstep? If so, CKISS is here to … Read more
September 13th, 2017 – Open House Notice for Duck Lake Road Closure – Endangered Northern Leopard Frog Recovery & Invasive American Bullfrog Control Program
Open House information session, on September 13th, 2017. to provide details on Northern Leopard Frog recovery, the proposed seasonal road closure at Duck Lake Dyke Road (legal regulation change), and the American Bullfrog control program in the Region. This Open House will be held at the Kootenay Room at the Creston Community Complex from 3pm … Read more
Saturday June 26, 2021 – CKISS is headed to the Castlegar Farmers Market
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
May 4th-6th, 2017: BC Wildlife Federation Annual General Meeting & Convention : “Conservation Through Collaboration”.
This year’s AGM will be held in Nelson, BC. Nelson is nestled in the Selkirk Mountains along the west arm of Kootenay Lake in the West Kootenay region. Boasting spectacular lake and mountain views, Nelson is also a thriving arts and small business community known as a heritage capital and the Queen city of the … Read more
April 3rd, 2017 – Teacher Pro – D: Teaching about Native & Invasive Species Workshop.
Workshop Description: In this workshop, Laurie Frankcom from the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS), Valerie Huff and Brenda Beckwith, botanists and members of the Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS), and with Megan Read, District Aboriginal Education Teacher will review a variety of educational strategies, hands-on activities, and fieldwork planning tools to support students in … Read more
Saturday March 18th, 2017 – Nelson SEEDY Saturday
We are thrilled that SEEDS invited the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) to attend this year’s Seedy Saturday. We will be there with an outreach booth to promote the PlantWise Program. Become PlantWise and make your garden Invasive Free! A CKISS representative will provide information to gardening enthusiasts about horticulture’s most “unwanted” invasive plants in BC, … Read more