Public Events
Saturday June 26, 2021 – CKISS is headed to the Castlegar Farmers Market
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
Sunday June 13th,2020 – CKISS PlantWise Outreach booth at the Nakusp Heritage Nursery
Need some tips on how to make your garden invasive free? On Sunday June 13th, the CKISS PlantWise outreach booth will be set up at the Nakusp Heritage Nursery. We will be promoting the PlantWise program and our new EcoGarden Plantlist, we encourage you to stop by and pick up some FREE resources from us. … Read more
May 26, 2021 – CKISS AGM & Frog Info Session
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided that holding a virtual meeting is the safest way to conduct our Society’s AGM once again. Please join us in celebration of our 15th year anniversary. We will be showcasing a short video on our 15 years of success, past, present and future! Followed by a … Read more
Saturday June 5, 2021 – CKISS Outreach Booth @ the Creston Farmer’s Market for BC Trails Day
June 5 is BC Trails Day – a part of the international celebration of Trails Day worldwide, BC Trails Day is dedicated to celebrating and caring for BC’s trail system, educating about responsible recreation and helping more British Columbians enjoy trails and outdoor spaces. Did you know that invasive species can have a negative impact … Read more
Tuesday May 18 – CKISS Outreach Booth at Lakeside Park
Are you wondering how to manage those pesky invasive plants on your property? What does an American bullfrog look like? What’s the the big deal with tiny zebra mussels? Come ask us all these questions and more at Lakeside Park in Nelson BC. We have lots of info and free resources, including limited edition 15th … Read more
March 17, 2021: Webinar: Balancing Tourism, Angling and Invasive Fish Species in BC
Join the Invasive Species Council of BC for an informative webinar that will discuss the increasing popularity of some invasive fish for angling in BC and the related impacts on native species. Details: Date: March 17, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm Presenter: Gillian Steele, Director for the Steelhead Society of British Columbia, founder of the BC … Read more
November 25, 2020: Impacts of released invasive species
October 14, 2020 – Fall Harvesting and Invasive Species
Join the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISC) for a webinar that focuses on some key invasive species that may impact popular plants and animals harvested in the fall. They will also review how to avoid spreading invasive species when recreating outdoors and how to spot and report invasive species that may pop up in … Read more
September 23, 2020 – CKISS Virtual AGM
As a CKISS member, you are invited to our Annual General Meeting! Happening online Tuesday September 23 from 7-8 PM. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided that holding a virtual meeting is the safest way to conduct our Society’s AGM for the time being. Please join us for a video overview of our … Read more