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.
CKISS Outreach Booth at Harmony Festival – July 20th
We are so excited to be attending this year’s Harmony Community Beach Festival in Slocan, BC Saturday, July 20th – we will be at the festival market from 10-4PM @ Slocan Beach We will be present with our outreach booth to chat to the public about invasive species in our region, the work we do … Read more
*CANCELLED* July 14, 2024 – Communities Pulling Together & Medicinal and Edible Invasive Plant Workshop
*Due to the Heatwave we have decided to CANCEL this event until the cooler weather comes around!* Join CKISS and Tilia Botanicals for an engaging workshop in Creston, focusing on the fascinating world of medicinal and edible invasive plants. Discover how these plants, that pose significant threats to native ecosystems , can be transformed into … Read more
July 6, 2024 – Kootenay Gallery Communities Pulling Together
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 an impact while enjoying the outdoors with people who share your interests! Details Date: Saturday July 6, … Read more
CKISS at Toadfest 2024 (July 30th-31st)
Join Us at Toadfest 2024! 🐸 We are thrilled to announce our presence with an outreach booth at Toadfest 2024 at Summit Lake Provincial Park near Nakusp, BC. Mark your calendars for this fun and educational family event! Event Details: 📅 Dates & Times: Tuesday, July 30: 4 – 7 p.m. PT Wednesday, July 31: … Read more
July 3, 2024 – Blewett Communities Pulling Together Event
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
July 7, 2024 – Snk’mip Marsh Sanctuary Communities Pulling Together Event
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
July 9, 2024 – CKISS Outreach Booth at the Fruitvale IncrEDIBLE Farmers Market
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
May 30, 2024 : Pulpit Rock Communities Pulling Together event. Sign up to volunteer!
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
June 1, 2024 – Procter Point Broom Busters Event.
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
May 24, 2024: Slocan Valley Communities Pulling Together Event. Volunteer Opportunity!
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