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 27, 2020 : Grow me Instead: Planting Native Species Webinar
With the spring weather favouring BC’s backyard garden enthusiasts, the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) are reminding the public to be careful when selecting plants for their gardens. We are teaming up with the West Kootenay Eco Society to offer a webinar targeted at gardeners tilted: Grow me Instead: Planting Native Species. Webinar Details: … Read more
May 27, 2020: Free Student Webinar! From Here & Away; Exploring the Differences Between Native & Invasive Species in BC’S Wetlands and Beyond!
Free Environmental Education Webinars for Students! Let us teach you kids! CKISS is excited to be a presenter for CBEEN’s Wild Voices Webinar Series, a FREE online learning program designed for students learning at home. We collaborated with CSISS to develop an interactive webinar that will focus on the differences between native and invasive species in wetlands and beyond. An introduction to the impacts … Read more
May 7, 2020: Gardening in the Kootenays: Create a Cut Flower Garden Webinar
There’s nothing like being able to go out your back door and cut a bucketful of flowers to bring the beauty of your garden into your home! Even though our season is relatively short, with the right setup and good plant selection, we still have plenty of time to grow a beautiful cut flower garden … Read more
April 22-30, 2020: Earth Day Giveaway! Tell us how you connect with nature for a chance to win a CKISS prize pack.
April 22, 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! It all started in the US on April 22, 1970 as an idea for a nation to focus on the environment. Today 192 countries and 1 billion people partake in Earth Day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. CKISS Earth Day Giveaway To celebrate Earth … Read more
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