Endangered Species Day is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species and everyday actions they can take to help protect them. In BC, it is estimated that 25% of endangered species, 31% of threatened species, and 16% of species of special concern are negatively impacted by … Read more
May is Invasive Species Action Month! What can you do? Why not come visit the CKISS booth at the Cottonwood Community Market to ask about invasive species, pick up resources, and find out about the Invasive Species Action month photo competition. Where? 199 Carbonate St, Nelson BC When? Saturday May 14th from 9:30 am – … Read more
Get up close and personal to some local snakes, amphibians, reptiles, aquatic bugs, sturgeon, butterflies and more. As part of Invasive Species Action Month, CKISS will have an outreach booth there and you can learn about invasive animals and the Don’t let it Loose program. What to expect… Guided nature walks Learn about Native Plants Learn about … Read more
Saturday May 07th, 2016 10am to 3pm 200 block of Baker St and the 500 block of Kootenay St. Downtown Nelson Always on Mother’s Day Weekend, the 15th Annual Nelson Garden Festival happens on Saturday, May 07th, 2016, 10-3 pm, 200 block of Baker Street and Kootenay Street in downtown Nelson. 60 booths of veggies, flowers, … Read more
Celebrate Earth Month, Week, Day! Earth Day 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 events, a day of action that encourage change in human behavior in order to create a healthy and … Read more
Our friends at CBEEN are offering two workshops in Revelstoke this spring in May. Here is your chance to learn how to create behaviour changes & ideas on how to teach about invasive species. Community-Based Social Marketing Workshop When: Friday May 27, 2016 Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm Where: Revelstoke Community Centre Please note this is not a social media workshop. … Read more
From fen-ominal fens, carnivorous plants and tiny toadlets, our backyard is a wondrous place. Come find out about rare and new species found right in our watershed. Local scientists will share cool facts about the flora and fauna found in the Slocan Valley watershed! CKISS will have an information booth there filled with valuable FREE … Read more
What are Wetlands? Wetlands are any area that holds water either temporarily or permanently and come in a wide variety of forms, shapes, and sizes. Wetlands are some of the world’s most productive ecosystems, providing unique wildlife habitat and biodiversity. Wetlands prevent flooding, filter our drinking water, remove and store greenhouse gases, and offer countless … Read more
Green Teacher is offering a free Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) webinar on Tuesday Feburary 2 between 4:30pm-5:30pm (PST). Learn how to get your students involved in the educational process and increase their awareness on the impacts of AIS and how to prevent their spread. The webinar is lead by Bob Thomson who specializes in inquiry … Read more
