Events

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 August 8th between 3-6 and stop by the CKISS outreach booth! We love to talk about all of your invasive species curiosities and have a …  Read more

Struggling with an invasive species on your property? Curious about how invasive plants impact our local native ecosystems? Head down to the Creston farmers market Saturday August 5th between 9am to 1pm and direct your queries to the CKISS outreach booth! We love to talk about invasive species and have a lot of helpful information …  Read more

Come find the CKISS Outreach Booth at the New Denver Farmers Market on Friday August 04. We will be there from 10:30 am until 1:30 pm with free resources to help you manage your property and tips on how to prevent them from spreading into the natural world. We enjoy talking about any and all …  Read more

Are you ready to tackle the invasive plants on your property? Come find the CKISS Outreach Booth at the Trail Farmers Market on Saturday July 29. We will be there from 10 am until 2 pm with free resources to help you manage your property and tips on how to prevent them from spreading into …  Read more

Rossland residents can find the CKISS outreach booth at the Rossland Farmers Market Thursday July 27th. Visit us from 2pm to 5pm for information regarding invasive species in the area and what we can all do to prevent them. Plus we have lots of great free information available to take home and interactive invasive exhibits! …  Read more

Join us on the shores of beautiful Kootenay Lake and help us get rid of invasive plants! To thank you for your efforts there will be a FREE pizza lunch at Lakeside Park.  Family friendly event and all ages are welcome. Co-hosted by Living Lakes Canada and Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society, this half-day event …  Read more

For informational discussions and free resources come to the CKISS outreach booth at the Nelson Farmers Market Wednesday July 19th. We are available from 10am to 2pm and would love to chat about your invasive species curiosities. We also have lots of useful take home material and interactive displays! The Nelson Farmers Market proudly supports …  Read more

You’re Invited to the Kaslo Garden Party! Calling all gardeners! Join CKISS and FireSmart Canada for an informative afternoon where we will discuss how you can have an invasive free free garden that is also Firesmart! This event is for both experienced gardeners and beginners. There will be some information tables set up for you …  Read more

Calling all Warfield residents, it’s time to give back to the community you love! On July 5, 2023, CKISS is coordinating a Community Weed Pull in Warfield . We are teaming up with the Warfield Food Advisory committee to remove invasive plants in the community in order to improve ecosystem health, enhance wildlife habitat and …  Read more