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.
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
May 31- June 1, 2019 – Castlegar Sunfest
Castlegar Sunfest is held annually on the first weekend of June. The goal of the organizing committee is to stage events and provide entertainment suitable for people of all ages. We will have our outreach booth at the ” Festival in the Park” located behind the library at Kinsman Park on May 31 from 3pm-10pm … Read more
May 25, 2019 – Play Clean Go Love your Trails Day!
July 13, 2019 – Clean Drain Dry Outreach at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
The CKISS outreach booth with be at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park on Saturday June 29 in order to educate water enthusiast on how simple it is to Clean,Drain, Dry your watercraft and equipment in order to protect our waters! Come talk to the CKISS staff and pick up free resources like a floating key chain. … 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
August 25, 2019 – RedFish Festival
The RedFish Festival will take place on Sunday August 25, 2019. Join us for live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, and – most importantly – guided walks along the Kokanee Salmon spawning channel. CKISS will be there this year with an outreach booth with valuable resources, fun kids activities, stickers and tattoos. Here they come … Read more