UPDATE: Due to illness of the event facilitator this event has been cancelled. Apologies for the inconvenience. Join CKISS and West Kootenay Naturalist on July 6, 2024, at the Kootenay Gallery in Castlegar for a Communities Pulling Together event. Together, we’ll tackle invasive plants to enhance ecosystem health and community safety. Seize the opportunity to make … Read more
CANCELLED: Toadfest 2024 🐸 🚨 Important Update: BC Parks and the FWCP has had to cancel plans for Toadfest 2024 due to the local wildfires, smoke and road closures. There will be no public event this year and organizers are discouraging visitors from going to Summit Lake at this time due to the … Read more
We are hosting a Communities Pulling Together (CPT) Event just outside Nelson in Blewett on July 3. A CPT is when a group of volunteers mechanically remove an invasive plant infestation in their community. Volunteers receive hands-on learning experiences on the impacts invasive plants can have on ecosystems and economies. In addition, they learn about … Read more
Join CKISS and the Valhalla Foundation for Ecology to learn more about swamp creatures and wetland restoration, and help with invasive plant removal, — all this in a little slice of paradise at the Snk’mip Marsh Sanctuary in Hills. The Communities pulling together event is scheduled for Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to … Read more
Concerned about an invasive species on your property? Just curious about invasive plants and how they interact with our local native ecosystems? Head down to the Fruitvale farmers market Tuesday July 9th between 3-6 PM and stop by the CKISS outreach booth! We love to talk about all of your invasive species curiosities and have … Read more
Get those fishing rods ready or come borrow one and join CKISS, BC Parks and other community members for the 25th annual Family Fishing Weekend! CKISS will have an outreach booth set up at Champion Lakes Provincial Park on Saturday June 15. We have a wealth of great resources to remind you to Clean, Drain, … Read more
Join us and other like minded folks on May 30, 2024, from 4:30-6:30 PM for a special Communities Pulling Together event at Pulpit Rock in Nelson! Whether you’re a hiker, runner, cyclist, or simply enjoy the outdoors in the Nelson area, this event is for you. Partnering with the Nelson Run Club, CKISS is calling … Read more
The next Broom Busters event is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. CKISS is partnering with the residents and community members from the Procter Point real estate to tackle a Scotch broom infestation in their neighbourhood. Anyone is welcome to join in! All ages welcome. Details Date: June 1, … Read more
Are you passionate about environmental conservation and eager to make a positive impact in your community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! CKISS is teaming up with the Slocan Lake Stewardship Society (SLSS) to organize a Community Pulling Together event in the stunning Slocan Valley. This event will be held at the … Read more
The inaugural Broom Busters event is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. CKISS is partnering with the Creston Rod and Gun Club to tackle a Scotch broom infestation on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake, between Destiny Bay and Sanca, near the ‘Glass House’. Details Date: Saturday May 25, … Read more