CKISS events are fun and educational and we encourage you to attend. We enjoy going into communities to educate the public on prevention and management of invasive species. If you would like CKISS to have a booth at your event please contact us to attend.
June 4, 2025: Virtual Workshop: From Invaders to Ingredients: Discover the Power of Medicinal and Edible Invasive Plants
Join CKISS and Tilia Botanicals for an engaging virtual workshop that explores the fascinating world of medicinal and edible invasive plants. Learn how these plants, which pose significant threats to native ecosystems, can be transformed into valuable resources while helping to protect our local natural environment—all from the comfort of your home! Virtual Workshop Details: … Read more
June 1, 2025 – Upper Annable Broom Bash Event – Come volunteer!
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
Outreach Booth at Beaver Valley May Days- May 24, 2025
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
May 10, 2025: Critter Day!
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 8, 2025 – Pulpit Rock Communities Pulling Together Event
Pull Together at Pulpit Rock: Community Action for Trail Health Join CKISS, the Nelson Running Club and professional trail runner Jazmine Lowther on Thursday, May 8, 2025, for a special Communities Pulling Together event at one of Nelson’s most iconic outdoor destinations—Pulpit Rock! Whether you’re a hiker, runner, walker, or simply a nature lover, this … Read more
April 25, 2025 – CKISS at the Trail Community Resource Fair
Looking to get more involved in your community and learn about local low- and no-cost programs and services? Join CKISS and other local organizations at the Trail Community Resource Fair hosted by the Trail FAIR Society! This all-ages event is your chance to connect with dozens of organizations offering free or low-cost support and activities … Read more
April 26, 2025 – Taghum Hall’s Earth Day Celebration
Join the fun at Taghum Hall’s Earth Day Celebration—a family-friendly community event featuring a Kid Zone, interactive activities, and inspiration on how to be a better steward of nature! 🌱🌎 Stop by the CKISS outreach booth to learn how you can take action against invasive species and protect B.C.’s incredible biodiversity. Play our Jeopardy game … Read more
CKISS AGM 2025
As a CKISS member, you are invited to our Annual General Meeting! May 13 2025, 7:00 pm – Virtual Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and hear about some of the fascinating work taking place in our corner of the world. The meeting will be held on Zoom which can … Read more
Summer Virtual Workshop Series: Reclaiming Nature: Responsible Harvesting and Repurposing Invasive Species
Join us this summer for an engaging and educational webinar series that reimagines the way we approach invasive plants. Hosted in collaboration with invasive species groups across the Columbia Basin, this three-part series explores innovative ways to responsibly harvest and creatively repurpose problem plants. Each session will feature expert presentations on invasive species management, responsible … Read more
April 9, 2025 – Webinar: Protecting BC’s Fish & Waterways: What Anglers & Boaters Need to Know About Whirling Disease
Whirling disease, a parasite that threatens juvenile trout and whitefish, has been detected in Kootenay Lake. This invasive pathogen poses a serious risk to B.C.’s fish populations, freshwater ecosystems, and water quality. Join CKISS, the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, the Province of B.C., and the BC Wildlife Federation for a virtual speaker series event … Read more