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.
November 7, 2019 – Kootenay Lake Summit
Save the date for the 2019 Kootenay Lake Summit that will be hosted at Taghum Hall this fall! CKISS will be there as a guest speaker! Registration opening soon! What is the Kootenay Lake Summit? This highly anticipated event will feature talks from local leaders in climate science and action, set to the beautiful backdrop … Read more
September 8, 2019 – 26th Annual Garlic Festival
CKISS will be at 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 Sunday following Labour Day. … Read more
Saturday August 10, 2019 – Clean Drain Dry Day at the New Denver Public Boat Launch
August 21 and 22, 2019 – Toadfest Community Weed Pull
Toadfest turns 10: You’re Invited! Toadfest is celebrating its 10th anniversary at Summit Lake Provincial Park, near Nakusp August 21 and 22, 2019 Join us on: Wednesday, August 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Thursday, August 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. It’s a great, free, fun, family event organized by the Fish & Wildlife … Read more
Saturday August 3, 2019 – Kaslo Saturday Market
July 27, 2019 – Trail’s incrEDIBLE Farmers’s Market
CKISS will have our outreach booth set up at the Trail farmers Market from 10am-2:00pm. Locals have come to expect the unexpected at Trail’s family-friendly IncrEDIBLE Farmers’ Market. Amongst the bustle of the local business community and hum of live entertainment, IncrEDIBLE Farmers’ Market turns the 1300 block of Cedar Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly social … Read more
July 6, 2019 – Balfour Days
Balfour, home to the Kootenay Lake ferry, is a serene community cradled by both Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges. It is not only Home to fishing, hiking, golfing and beachfront but also the Balfour Daze. Live Music & Beer Garden. Family Fun. Local Entertainers. Vendors. Pancake Breakfast. BBQ. Birthday Cake. Free Admission! CKISS will have … Read more
Saturday July 29, 2019 – Syringa Provincial Park Boat Launch Clean Drain Dry Day
This Canada Day long weekend the CKISS outreach booth will be set up at the Syringa Provincial Park boat launch. Before you enjoy a day out on Arrow lake we ask that you stop by and have a chat with us about what you can do to #ProtectOurWaters from the harmful impacts of aquatic invasive … Read more
Wednesday June 19, 2019 – Teddy Bear Picnic
A Free event for families with pre-school aged children to play, connect to local programs and service providers, enjoy entertainment and fun. CKISS will be there with our outreach booth, bullfrogs, kids activities and our famous photo cut out! Hope to see you at Gyro Park in Trail from 10am – 12pm. For Grandparents, parents … Read more
June 15th-16th, 2019 – 20th Annual BC Family Fishing Weekend
Get those fishing rods ready and join CKISS and other community members for the 20th annual family fishing weekend. CKISS will have an outreach booth set up the entire weekend at two locations , see below the details. We have a ton of great resources that will remind you to Clean Drain Dry your watercraft. … Read more