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.
May 23, 2018 – Youth Water Festival
The Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society in partnership with the City of Nelson is hosting the first annual Youth Water Festival on May 23, 2018. This festival is aimed at educating and inspiring local youth on the importance, function, history, and stewardship of freshwater in the Kootenays, specifically Kootenay Lake. Various activity booths will … Read more
May 26th, 2018 – 9th Annual Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest
May is Invasive Species Action Month! What can you do? Why not come visit the CKISS booth at the Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest to ask us what simple actions you can take in your garden to prevent the spread of invasive species. We will have valuable PlantWise resources for you to choose non-invasive plants … Read more
May 12th, 2018 – Critter Day
Saturday May 12, 2018 Beaver Creek Provincial Park, Trail, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It’s Free! Come and learn about all the special critters that call the Trail area, and Pend d’Oreille Valley, home. In addition as part of “Invasive Species Action Month” CKISS will be there to show you some invasive species that should … Read more
May 12th, 2018 – Nelson Garden Festival
CKISS will once again have an outreach booth at the 17th Annual Nelson Garden Festival hosted by the West Kootenay Eco Society happening on Saturday, May 12th, 2018, 10-3 pm, 200 block of Baker Street and Kootenay Street in downtown Nelson. We will be promoting the PlantWise program so we encourage you to stop by and pick … Read more
April 27-28, 2018 – Creston Valley Spring Trade Show
Touted as the best trade show in the Kootenays, this show brings together businesses and organizations from across the region in a festive, friendly atmosphere. 2,500 plus people attend the show over two days. There is tons to see, do and buy. Door prizes! CKISS will be there to talk to Creston residents on how … Read more
April 7-8, 2018 – Fly Fishing Symposium
The place to be for all fly-fishing enthusiasts is the 19th Annual Fly Fishing Symposium taking place on April 7th-8th , 2018 at the Castlegar Complex. Admission is free! Come out for a chance to win great door prizes, attend free seminars and find out about some sweet Kootenay fishing spots. CKISS will be there to promote the CLEAN, … Read more
February 6th-8th, 2018 – INVASIVES 2018 – ISCBC’s Annual Forum & AGM
Saturday March 3, 2018 – Climate Change Education Workshop
Do you want to teach about Climate Change? But want to learn more about the local science and education resources? This workshop will be grounded in local climate science using projections and historical information for our region. It will feature activities, resources, discussion groups and examples of effective climate change education across the region, province … Read more
January 27th, 2018 – Taste the Wild: A Camas Conservation Fundraiser
The Kootenay Native Plant Society is holding a gala evening with a tasting menu featuring camas and other wild foods, presentations celebrating camas conservation in the West Kootenay, and a silent auction. All proceeds will support the Camas Conservation Area in Millennium Park, Castlegar. For more details or if you are interested in sponsoring or … Read more
November 29th-30th, 2017 – Water Data Hub: OPEN SOURCE DATA HUB DIALOGUE: Towards a Columbia Basin Water Monitoring Framework
About the Conference You can read the overview and agenda highlights by clicking here. In February 2017, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) released its report on “Water Monitoring and Climate in the Upper Columbia Basin, Summary of Current Status and Opportunities” The report, led by Dr. Martin Carver, outlines the current status of water quality and quantity … Read more