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.
June 4, 2022 – B.C. Trails Day – CKISS Outreach Booth at Morning Mountain
B.C. Trails Day is an annual celebration of trails, trail development and the healthy lifestyle they encourage. It is celebrated each year on the first Saturday in June. June 4th is also the first day of ‘Play Clean Go’ awareness week. A time dedicated to highlighting the importance of stopping the spread of invasive species, … Read more
May 28, 2022 – CKISS Outreach Booth at Beaver Valley May Days
As far back as 1911, Fruitvale has celebrated Beaver Valley May Days. This is a family event/weekend with a ball tournament, market, food vendors, beer gardens, and more! The CKISS outreach booth will be set up from 10 – 2 at the market with a ton of info on invasive species prevention and management. Come find … Read more
May 11, 2022: CKISS Speaker Series and AGM
Conservation Stories: Regional Responses to Wildfire and Invasive Species in the Face of Climate Change Event Details: Date: May 11, 2022 Time of speakers : 6:30 – 7:30 – special guest speakers – anyone is welcome to attend. Time of AGM : 7:30-8:30 – the AGM is open to CKISS members only. Format: on line … Read more
May 4, 2022: Webinar – Watershed Monitoring & Restoration: Helping prevent Aquatic Invasive Species in the Columbia Basin
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the watershed can have significant effects on water quality and the health of entire aquatic ecosystems! On May 4th, 10-11am PT we will be co-hosting a free webinar with the Living Lakes Canada about AIS impacts, species ID, prevention, how to report sightings, and best management practices when working around … Read more
May 8, 2022: CKISS Outreach Booth at the Nelson Garden Starter Market
Come visit the Garden Starter/ Mothers Day Market on Sunday, May 8, 2022, from 9 AM – 2 PM on Baker Street in Nelson. This market will have all your garden starter needs, entertainment, gifts for mom, and fun for the whole family! CKISS will once again have an outreach booth at the market. We … Read more
May 14, 2022 – Kootenay Gallery Broom Bash
On May 14, 2022, CKISS is coordinating a Community Weed Pull in Castlegar. We are teaming up with the Kootenay Gallery and the Castlegar Butterfly Way project for this hands on event. We will remove Scotch broom in order to improve ecosystem health and protect the community. The event is a fundraiser for the Castlegar … Read more
March 10, 2022: Virtual Info Session, Bullfrogs in B.C. How to spot and report the invasive species.
If you enjoy time in the great outdoors, you can help with conservation efforts in the Kootenays by keeping your eyes and ears open for invasive American bullfrogs. For the past five years, invasive American Bullfrogs have been detected in the West Kootenays! In efforts to control their population a team has been conducting control … Read more
February, 15-17, 2022 – INVASIVES 2022 Forum and AGM hosted by the ISCBC
January 15, 2022: ISCBC 2022 Provincial Youth Summit: “The Power of One”
December 11, 2021 – CKISS Booth @ the Trail Christmas Market
The CKISS outreach booth will be set up at the Trail Last Minute Christmas Market. Pop by our booth to learn more about invasive species & pick up some free stocking stuffers….bookmarks, stickers and kids activity books. Event Details: Date: Saturday December 11, 2021 Time: 10 am – 5 pm Location: Waneta Plaza in Trail … Read more