Looking to get more involved in your community and learn about local low- and no-cost programs and services? Join CKISS and other local organizations at the Trail Community Resource Fair hosted by the Trail FAIR Society! This all-ages event is your chance to connect with dozens of organizations offering free or low-cost support and activities … Read more
Join the fun at Taghum Hall’s Earth Day Celebration—a family-friendly community event featuring a Kid Zone, interactive activities, and inspiration on how to be a better steward of nature! 🌱🌎 Stop by the CKISS outreach booth to learn how you can take action against invasive species and protect B.C.’s incredible biodiversity. Play our Jeopardy game … Read more
As a CKISS member, you are invited to our Annual General Meeting! May 13 2025, 7:00 pm – Virtual Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and hear about some of the fascinating work taking place in our corner of the world. The meeting will be held on Zoom which can … Read more
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
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
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
🌿 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
🌿 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
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