The 2024 National Forum on Biological Control is set to take place from March 11 to March 14 in Annapolis, Maryland, and we encourage all those passionate about biocontrol to join in! Hosted by the USDA Forest Service in collaboration with the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) and the National Association of State … Read more
Attention growers, landscapers, retailers, master gardeners, farmers, fruit and vegetable growers, government agencies, environmental organizations, Indigenous partners, organizations, and gardening rookies this event is for you! The first national Horticulture and Invasive Species Conference in Canada presented by the Canadian Council on Invasive Species is coming up in November 2023! CKISS is planning to attend … Read more
We are looking for volunteers to join CKISS and the Slocan Lake Stewardship Society for a day of native planting and maintenance at the Hunter Siding Wetland Enhancement site that is part of the Bonanza Biodiversity Corridor Project. The wetland in this area support a wide range of ecosystems and wildlife habitats in the Slocan … Read more
On Monday September 25, the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) will be giving an informative presentation on invasive species to the West Kootenay Naturalists at the Castlegar Community Complex. Members of the public are welcome to sit in on the presentation that is taking place from 7:30-8:30 PM at the Castlegar Community Centre. There will be free take home resources from CKISS … Read more
UPDATE: The Native Plant Seed Collection Workshop is now FULL. If you want to add your name to the waiting list please click on the button below. If a spot becomes available we will get in touch via email. Click here to join waiting list Join us and KinSeed in Rossland on September 23 for … Read more
Learn about the positive actions that CKISS, citizens and organizations are taking to protect native ecosystems in the Castlegar area. Join us on our field tour and be inspired! On September 14th you are invited to come find out what CKISS and others are doing to protect native ecosystems in the Castlegar area. Field Tour … Read more
It’s back!! CKISS will be at the Hills Garlic Festival once again with an outreach booth with lots of valuable resources for gardeners, water enthusiasts and homeowners. In addition we will have fun kids items including stickers, tattoos, zebra and quagga mussel display and a few bullfrog specimens. Annual Hills Garlic Festival is held the … Read more
Join CKISS and the Slocan Lake Stewardship Society for a unique educational event at the Kohan Reflection Garden this Sunday, August 27th between 10-11am. CKISS will have an interactive display table showcasing invasive species threatening the Kootenay area. There will also be a chance to learn about several invasives growing along the shore of Slocan … 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 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