We are partnering with Tilia Botanicals to offer an exciting learning experience for the community of Creston on invasive plants that affect our area and ways you can have fun slowing their spread by making wonderful medicinal and culinary things from them. Several weed species, some of which are classified as invasive due to their … Read more
B.C. has 1,130 vertebrate species, including 142 species of mammals, 488 species of birds, 468 of fish, 22 of amphibians and 18 of reptiles. There are over 1500 native plant species in B.C.!! Which one is your favourite? Tell us for a chance to win a CKISS prize pack. To celebrate Earth Day (April 22) … Read more
Things get green at Taghum Hall’s Earth Day celebrations on Saturday, April 22 2023 from 10am to 3pm. The annual family-friendly event is Taghum Hall’s way of welcoming spring, honouring the planet, and bringing folks together. The event features eco-information booths (the CKISS booth will be set up) and fun eco-challenges, handmade, homegrown, and upcycled … Read more
CKISS is teaming up with Kinseed Ecologies to offer a free webinar for gardeners looking to adopt ecologically mindful approaches into Kootenay gardens. In this spring EcoGarden webinar, you will learn the principles of ecological gardening and the challenges and joys of encouraging a garden in the Kootenays in a world being altered by continued … Read more
We are holding our annual Land Managers meeting on March 8, 2023 between 1-3:30 pm PST. The event will be held virtually this year. The purpose of the meeting is to share work plans relating to invasive plant management for the coming season and any invasive plant issues of note from last year, and then … Read more
Friday, February 10, 2023 12:00 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT Register here: https://fwcp.ca/events/ The invasive American bullfrog has arrived in the Columbia Region. This is bad news for many native species including the fragile population of endangered northern leopard frogs. Join several experts from the field to hear about what projects are being implemented … Read more
Dive into the world of invasive species at the annual Virtual Invasive Species Forum! Happening from February 12 to 15, this event is a platform for highlighting issues, research, and advancements in the prevention and management of invasive species in Canada and neighboring U.S. states. The theme for the 2024 forum is ‘Empowering Action,’ providing … Read more
Dive into the world of invasive species at the annual Virtual Invasive Species Forum! Happening from February 12 to 15, this event is a platform for highlighting issues, research, and advancements in the prevention and management of invasive species in Canada and neighboring U.S. states. The theme for the 2024 forum is ‘Empowering Action,’ providing … Read more
The ISCBC 2023 Forum will serve invasive species practitioners over two and a half days of informative, dynamic sessions held in person in New Westminster, BC. Experts will share the latest best practices, leading-edge invasive species research, and local government initiatives. The goal is to empower participants with practical, cutting-edge information, to inspire them with … Read more
Get dirty and help local organizations with restoration efforts in Harrop. We are partnering with Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS) to plant native vegetation at Harrop Wetland as part of FOKLSS’ 2022 Harrop Wetland Enhancement Project! We will be planting native seeds, plugs, pots, live stakes, shrubs, and herbs. Over time, this vegetation … Read more