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 8, 2025 – Pulpit Rock Communities Pulling Together Event
Pull Together at Pulpit Rock: Community Action for Trail Health Join CKISS, the Nelson Running Club and professional trail runner Jazmine Lowther on Thursday, May 8, 2025, for a special Communities Pulling Together event at one of Nelson’s most iconic outdoor destinations—Pulpit Rock! Whether you’re a hiker, runner, walker, or simply a nature lover, this … Read more
Summer Virtual Workshop Series: Reclaiming Nature: Responsible Harvesting and Repurposing Invasive Species
Join us this summer for an engaging and educational webinar series that reimagines the way we approach invasive plants. Hosted in collaboration with invasive species groups across the Columbia Basin, this three-part series explores innovative ways to responsibly harvest and creatively repurpose problem plants. Each session will feature expert presentations on invasive species management, responsible … Read more
April 9, 2025 – Webinar: Protecting BC’s Fish & Waterways: What Anglers & Boaters Need to Know About Whirling Disease
Whirling disease, a parasite that threatens juvenile trout and whitefish, has been detected in Kootenay Lake. This invasive pathogen poses a serious risk to B.C.’s fish populations, freshwater ecosystems, and water quality. Join CKISS, the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society, the Province of B.C., and the BC Wildlife Federation for a virtual speaker series event … Read more
*RESCHEDULED* September 5, 2024 – FREE EVENT! Medicinal and Edible Invasive Plant Workshop
We are thrilled that this workshop that was postponed in July due to a heatwave has been rescheduled to September 5 ,2024! Join CKISS and Tilia Botanicals for an engaging workshop in Creston, focusing on the fascinating world of medicinal and edible invasive plants. Discover how these plants, that pose significant threats to native ecosystems … Read more
CKISS Games & Outreach Booth: Kokanee Creek Provincial Park- August 21, 2024
🌿 Join CKISS at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park! 🌿 We’re excited to announce an upcoming event at the Kokanee Creek Nature Centre. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 21, 2024 and get ready for a day full of fun and learning about invasive species! 📅 Schedule: Outreach Booth by the Beach 🕑 … Read more
CKISS Outreach Booth at Creston Farmers’ Market – August 10th
🌿 Exciting news! We’ll be at the Creston Farmers Market in Creston, BC! 📅 Saturday, August 10th – catch us at the market from 9 AM to 1 PM @ ʔak̓uǂni, 1103 Cook St, Creston, BC V0B 1G0 (just behind the Visitor Centre) Come by our outreach booth to learn about invasive species in our region, … Read more
CKISS Outreach Booth at Kaslo Saturday Market – July 27th
CKISS Outreach Booth at Harmony Festival – July 20th
We are so excited to be attending this year’s Harmony Community Beach Festival in Slocan, BC Saturday, July 20th – we will be at the festival market from 10-4PM @ Slocan Beach We will be present with our outreach booth to chat to the public about invasive species in our region, the work we do … Read more
July 6, 2024 – Kootenay Gallery Communities Pulling Together
UPDATE: Due to illness of the event facilitator this event has been cancelled. Apologies for the inconvenience. Join CKISS and West Kootenay Naturalist on July 6, 2024, at the Kootenay Gallery in Castlegar for a Communities Pulling Together event. Together, we’ll tackle invasive plants to enhance ecosystem health and community safety. Seize the opportunity to make … Read more
Cancelled: CKISS at Toadfest 2024 (July 30th-31st)
CANCELLED: Toadfest 2024 🐸 🚨 Important Update: BC Parks and the FWCP has had to cancel plans for Toadfest 2024 due to the local wildfires, smoke and road closures. There will be no public event this year and organizers are discouraging visitors from going to Summit Lake at this time due to the … Read more