May is Invasive Species Action Month! What can you do? Why not come visit the CKISS booth at the Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest to ask us what simple actions you can take in your garden to prevent the spread of invasive species. We will have valuable PlantWise resources for you to choose non-invasive plants … Read more
Saturday May 12, 2018 Beaver Creek Provincial Park, Trail, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It’s Free! Come and learn about all the special critters that call the Trail area, and Pend d’Oreille Valley, home. In addition as part of “Invasive Species Action Month” CKISS will be there to show you some invasive species that should … Read more
The place to be for all fly-fishing enthusiasts is the 19th Annual Fly Fishing Symposium taking place on April 7th-8th , 2018 at the Castlegar Complex. Admission is free! Come out for a chance to win great door prizes, attend free seminars and find out about some sweet Kootenay fishing spots. CKISS will be there to promote the CLEAN, … Read more
Do you want to teach about Climate Change? But want to learn more about the local science and education resources? This workshop will be grounded in local climate science using projections and historical information for our region. It will feature activities, resources, discussion groups and examples of effective climate change education across the region, province … Read more
The Kootenay Native Plant Society is holding a gala evening with a tasting menu featuring camas and other wild foods, presentations celebrating camas conservation in the West Kootenay, and a silent auction. All proceeds will support the Camas Conservation Area in Millennium Park, Castlegar. For more details or if you are interested in sponsoring or … Read more
About the Conference You can read the overview and agenda highlights by clicking here. In February 2017, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) released its report on “Water Monitoring and Climate in the Upper Columbia Basin, Summary of Current Status and Opportunities” The report, led by Dr. Martin Carver, outlines the current status of water quality and quantity … Read more
Knotweed is described as the plant that is eating B.C. Knotweed grows fast, up to 4 cm per day and can quickly take over your garden. It has an extensive root system that can damage your foundation, driveway or septic system. Is this aggressive invasive plant at your doorstep? If so, CKISS is here to … Read more
The CKISS outreach booth will be set up at the Castlegar Farmers Markets on Saturday June 26. Come ask us how to control the orange hawkweed in your yard, come see what an American bullfrog looks like or find out how you can help us stop new invaders like garlic mustard and Asian clams from … Read more
This year’s AGM will be held in Nelson, BC. Nelson is nestled in the Selkirk Mountains along the west arm of Kootenay Lake in the West Kootenay region. Boasting spectacular lake and mountain views, Nelson is also a thriving arts and small business community known as a heritage capital and the Queen city of the … Read more