We are thrilled that SEEDS invited the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) to attend this year’s Seedy Saturday. We will be there with an outreach booth to promote the PlantWise Program. Become PlantWise and make your garden Invasive Free! A CKISS representative will provide information to gardening enthusiasts about horticulture’s most “unwanted” invasive plants in BC, … Read more
Did you know that the European Green Crab is one of the world’s 100 worst invasive species? This is just one of the marine invasives that Jeff Adams, a Marine Ecologist with Washington State University, is on the watch for! The popular Wednesday lunch time webinar series returns January 25th at 12pm PST with Washington Sea Grant’s Jeff Adams, presenting … Read more
Our friends at the Native Plant Society are hosing their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday February 1 2017. A highlight will be a presentation from Richard Hebda. His talk is titled : “Restoring the Future: Native Plants and Climate Change.” Richard Hebda is a Curator of Botany and Earth History at the Royal British Columbia … Read more
Calling nature lovers of all ages! Don’t miss the Environment Expo in the Park Do you care about the natural world? Are you looking for simple actions that you can do to protect our environment? If the answer is YES, then you need to make it to the “Environment Expo in the Park” on Saturday October … Read more
Our friends at East Kootenay Invasive Species Council would like to invite you to their 2016 Field Tour. This is an opportunity to celebrate the success that comes from the determination and collaborative effort of EKISC and their partners. It is a guided field tour designed to highlight key areas of accomplishment in the Columbia Basin and … Read more
Toadfest, at Summit Lake Provincial Park near Nakusp, is a free, fun, family event designed to raise awareness about the Western Toad, including its natural history and life cycle, habitat requirements, and the challenges it faces. One of those challenges is for young toadlets to cross Highway 6, where they run the risk of getting … Read more
Join CKISS at the Salmo Valley Farmers’ Market on August 4th! Come shop for delicious produce, mouthwatering baked goodies, gorgeous handcrafted items… and learn about local invasive species issues at the same time! CKISS staff will be at our booth to provide information and answer any questions you may have. We have lots of fun … Read more
Join CKISS at the Kaslo Saturday Market! Come check out the fabulous produce and artisans of beautiful Kaslo, and stop by our booth! CKISS staff will be there to educate and inspire to you to learn about the impacts of invasive species in our area, and how you can prevent their spread. Where will you find … Read more
Come visit us at the Rossland Mountain Market! CKISS staff will be hosting our outreach booth, with lots of educational and fun activities, info and swag for kids and adults alike. Learn about the impacts of invasive species in our area and what you can do to help prevent their spread. Where will you find us? … Read more
Visit us at Trail Market on the Esplanade! Come stroll along the river and find our booth to learn about invasive species in your area, their impacts, and what you can do to prevent their spread! Where will you find us? Date: Friday, July 8th Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm Location: Esplanade Avenue, Trail BC Read more
