Sundays are a great day to jump on your motorcycle and take in the Kootenay landscape with the West Kootenay Roadrunners! Join a group of riders who love their bikes and the enviroment to help plant trees and shrubs in order to restore degraded wetland habitat. All the tools will be provided you simply need … Read more
Come celebrate Community! Join residents and neighbours for a festive fall event. The Bonnington Bash at the Bonnington Regional Park, Saturday September 26. Starts at 5pm. 5pm-dusk: Live, family-friendly music by Father Paul and the Fireside Prophets. BBQ (smokey and hot dog meals) and kids activities sponsored by Nelson Daybreak Rotary and Mt. Sentinel Interact Club. dusk – 9:30pm – … Read more
BC River’s day is Canada’s largest river appreciation day. For the past 30 years the last Sunday of September brings thousands of people together across the province to celebrate the cultural, recreational and environmental importance of waterways. The City of Trail is hosting an event on Sunday September 27, 2015. Bring your friends, family, and … Read more
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is hosting their AGM on Tuesday September 22nd, 2015 in Salmon Arm B.C. There will be a boat wash station demonstration, as well an oppurtunity to show-case the CSRD Eurasian Milfoil program. CSISS will review their 2015 operational highlights from outreach and field programs. Location is the CSRD Boardroom, all are welcome. To email … Read more
The community of Rossland is restoring the North Jubilee wetland (behind the Rossland Summit School field). You are invited to attend the community-planting day on Sunday September 20th from 9 am – 2pm. There will be 1500 perennial shrubs and trees planted to create a thriving wetland. The public is also invited to the area … Read more
Join CKISS at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area for informative presentations, interactive tours and a complimentary lunch WHAT TO EXPECT……. 9:30-10:00 am – Welcome and Registration – CKISS welcomes you to the beautiful wetlands at the Creston Valley Wildlife Centre. 10:00- 11:00 am – Yellow Flag Iris Research Tour and Drone Demonstration – Catherine Tarasoff from Thompson River Industry … Read more
CKISS will have a booth at the 23rd Annual Hills Garlic Festival from 10 am – 5pm. Vendors from all around B.C. flock to this beautiful area of the Kootenays to sell their bounty of local, organic and fresh produce. There will be artisans, live entertainment and food trucks. The money raised at the festival … Read more
What can leap over 2 meters? What has a fierce appetite and can gobble up an animal half it’s size in one bite? This wild animal is the American Bullfrog. Come find out other interesting facts about the invasive American Bullfrog, and participate in arts and crafts and fun activities at the Rossland museum on Tuesday Aug … Read more
This is a free, fun, family event to raise awareness about western toads and to help a toadlet or two cross the road. Drop in anytime. Please car-pool as parking is limited. Toadlet containers will be provided. Please do not move toadlets outside of this organized event. CKISS is exicited to attend Toad fest at Summit … Read more
The invasive yellow flag iris is an ordamental garden plant that has jumped the garden fence. It is thriving in riprian areas and choking out sensitive wetland areas and having a negative impact on native plant and animal habitat. Join us on July 4th at the Creston Wildlife Management Area to be part an innovative research … Read more
