Join CKISS at the Nakusp Canada Day Celebration: July 1, 2025 Canada Day in Nakusp is always a vibrant celebration, and this year is no exception! On Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, the Village of Nakusp will be filled with excitement as the community comes together for a full day of festivities, fun, and family-friendly activities. … Read more
Calling all Broom Bashers! We are so excited that volunteers that were trained in 2024 at our inaugural Broom Busters event are running their very own Broom Bash tomorrow! Come out and help remove this invasive plant. Event details: Date: Friday June 13, 2025 Time: 9:00 am Location: Martel Beach, Lakeside Rd, 29 km north … Read more
Join us at Family Fishing Day with @yourbcparks for a fun, free event; perfect for families, new anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts! There’ll be loaner fishing rods, a BBQ lunch, prizes, and interactive booths from local organizations. Family Fishing Day at Champion Lakes Provincial Park Sunday, June 15 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Main … Read more
Visit the CKISS booth at the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market! 🗓 When: Saturday June 7th, 2025, from 9am–1pm📍 Where: ʔak̓uǂni, 1103 Cook St, Creston, BC V0B 1G0(just behind the Visitor Centre) What you’ll find at our booth: -Info on the launch of the Crowdsourca app for removing Poison Hemlock– Tips for safe removal– A chance … Read more
Join CKISS at the Nelson Farmers Market on Baker Street! Wednesday, June 4th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Visit the CKISS outreach booth to learn how you can make a difference in the fight against invasive species! We’ll have free resources and expert tips on: Creating an invasive-free Eco garden Managing invasive species on your property … Read more
Update: The workshop is now FULL! You can join our waiting list my clicking here. Thank you for your interest in this webinar! The event is not FULL to attend live but please join our waiting list by filling in the form below. We will email you the recording to watch at a time that works … Read more
The next Broom Bash event is scheduled for Sunday June 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. CKISS is partnering with the residents and community members from Upper Upper Annable neighborhood to tackle a Scotch broom infestation in their neighbourhood. Anyone is welcome to join in! All ages welcome. Click here to sign up … Read more
Come visit us on Saturday, May 24th at the Beaver Valley May Days in Fruitvale! The full event: Friday, May 23rd – Sunday, May 25th, 2025 Our outreach booth will be there on Saturday, May 24th from 10 AM – 3:30 PM! Come by our CKISS Education Outreach Booth to learn all about the invasive … Read more
Critter Day is Back! Discover Local Wildlife at Beaver Creek Provincial Park Saturday, May 10, 2025 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. PT Beaver Creek Provincial Park (just 10 minutes east of Trail) Join CKISS and friends for Critter Day 2025 — a family-friendly event that brings you up close and personal with the incredible critters … Read more
May 25 | 12:00–5:00 PM | Bear Spring Eco Retreat (Beasley) We’re so excited to announce that the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) will be part of the Kootenay EcoFest, hosted at the beautiful Bear Spring Eco Retreat on May 24–25! This two-day festival is all about reconnecting with nature, celebrating local solutions, and inspiring … Read more