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.
February, 15-17, 2022 – INVASIVES 2022 Forum and AGM hosted by the ISCBC
OPEN until Oct 29, 2021: EcoGarden Photo Contest
Is your garden an EcoGarden? If your garden highlights non-invasive plants and native plants then the answer is yes! EcoGarden plants are native and non-invasive cultivated plants. Because they are EcoGarden plants, they meet the needs of our future ecosystems. Especially, the needs of declining wildlife. Since EcoGarden plants are chosen by local experts, we … Read more
Saturday October 23, 2021 – Volunteer Native Planting Day @ Kootenay Gallery
Join CKISS and the Kootenay Native Plant Society for a half day of native planting at the Kootenay Gallery in Castlegar. We are partnering with the the Kootenay Native Plant Society in order to improve habitat for pollinators in our region. Pollinators are important because they are vital to ecosystem health and food security. Pollinators … Read more
September 23, 2021 : Native Planting Day @ Snk’mip Marsh Sanctuary
We are currently recruiting a small team of volunteers to assist CKISS with wetland restoration efforts at Snk’mip Marsh. We have collaborated with the Valhalla Foundation for Ecology (VFE) to assist with restoration efforts at the Snk’mip Marsh Sanctuary. The 17.4-hectare wetland located at the north end of Slocan Lake was purchased by VFE in … Read more
Saturday September 18, 2021 – Nelson Communities Pulling Together Event. Seeking volunteers to help us remove yellow flag iris.
We are collaborating with the West Kootenay Eco Society to host a Community Weed Pull event along the shores of Kootenay Lake. We need your help digging out yellow flag iris! Yellow flag iris outcompetes native plant species and ultimately disrupts an area’s ecosystem complexity. These disturbances result in reduced habitat suitability and support for … Read more
September 11,2021 – Nakusp Community Weed Pull – Broom Bash!
On September 11, CKISS staff will be back in Nakusp! We are teaming up with the Nakusp Library on a Community Weed Pull – Broom Bash event in Nakusp. We will remove Scotch broom in order to improve ecosystem health and protect the community. Why is Scotch broom a problem? The plant is very flammable … Read more
September 4, 2021 – CKISS PlantWise Outreach Booth is at Morris Flowers Garden Centre in Creston
On September 4, the CKISS outreach booth is at Morris Greenhouse in Creston! Stop by to learn about the invasive plants you might have in your garden and how to be PlantWise. Or help spread the word about the invasive species we have in the Kootenays and take home some free resources. Details Date: Saturday … Read more
August 21, 2021 – CKISS will be at the Creston Farmers Market
On Saturday August 21 the CKISS Outreach Booth will be at the Creston farmers market. Pop by to ask us about your invasive plants, and what you can do to get of them. Learn about the aquatic invasive species like the American bullfrog, Asian clam, or the zebra mussels. Pick up some free resources and … Read more
August 18, 2021- CKISS Outreach Booth will be at Zuckerberg Island in Castlegar
On Wednesday August 18, the CKISS outreach booth will be in Castlegar at Zuckerberg Island along with the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA). Come watch the ONA staff in action as they conduct field work for their North Pike Suppression Program. Northern Pike can adopt to any habitat and have been documented moving further downstream in … Read more
August 7, 2021 – CKISS will be at the Kaslo Farmers Market
Saturday August 7, the CKISS Outreach Booth is at the Kaslo farmers market. Pop by and learn about the invasive species we have in the Kootenay region. Find out how you can help stop new invaders like garlic mustard and Asian clams from spreading out of control in our local ecosystems, and take home some … Read more