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.
CANCELLED -April 24-25, 2020 – Creston Valley Spring Trade Show
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce has cancelled the 2020 Creston Spring Trade Show. To read the full letter from the Creston Chamber of Commerce to Creston Citizens please click here. Touted as the best trade show in the Kootenays, this show brings together businesses and organizations from across … Read more
February 11-13, 2020 – Invasive Species Council of BC 15th Annual Forum and AGM
Every year the Invasive Species Council of BC holds an Annual Public Forum & AGM. INVASIVES 2020 – ISCBC’s 15th Annual Forum & AGM – takes place Feb 11 – 13, 2020 at the Pacific Gateway Hotel in Richmond, BC. WHY ATTEND? The INVASIVES 2020 Forum incorporates a variety of workshops, keynote presentation, plenary and … Read more
November 8, 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 is now open! 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 … 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