Get dirty and help local organizations with restoration efforts in Harrop. We are partnering with Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society (FOKLSS) to plant native vegetation at Harrop Wetland as part of FOKLSS’ 2022 Harrop Wetland Enhancement Project! We will be planting native seeds, plugs, pots, live stakes, shrubs, and herbs. Over time, this vegetation … Read more
Workshop is FULL. Waitlist only. Participants will learn the principles of ecological gardening and the challenges and joys of building a garden in the Kootenays given the current climatic conditions. The workshop will begin with an introduction to the principles of an EcoGarden including FireSmart, ClimateSmart, WaterWise, WildSafe and Invasive Species. The next component will … Read more
Learn to weave with the inert leaves of invasive yellow flag iris! We are collaborating with Neighbours United to host a FREE Community Weed Pull & Weaving Workshop event along the shores of Kootenay Lake in beautiful Nelson B.C. Community Weed Pull A Community Weed Pull event is when a group of volunteers uses hand … Read more
Fruitvale’s IncrEdible Farmers’ Market is happening on Tuesday, September 6 from 3-6 pm on Pole Yard Lane in downtown Fruitvale! Over 20 vendors will be there with, including CKISS. Pop by our booth to ask us how to manage any invasive species on your property and prevent them from spreading to natural areas. We have … Read more
Toadfest is back for 2022! It’s a great, free, fun, family event organized by the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program, to raise awareness of Western Toads and other species. Learn about the toads’ natural history, life cycle and habitat needs before visiting the display featuring other local species. Adult toads migrate in early spring to … Read more
This summer Castlegar will host the Invasive Species Fishout Derby on the Columbia River. The intent is to catch as many walleye and northern pike as possible because both species were introduced to the waters here and are detrimental to the native species of trout, Kokanee, and others. Hosted by Destination Castlegar in conjunction with Fishing BC, the derby will be held July 22-31 and … Read more
On the 3rd Thursday of every month the BC Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BCH) invites a speaker to present topics involving fish, wildlife, conservation, policy, or anything else related to the organizations’ core values. The monthly event is hosted at the Tailout Brewing in Castelgar B.C. and the July Guest Speaker will be CKISS. A … Read more
Fruitvale’s IncrEdible Farmers’ Market is happening TODAY Tuesday, June 28th from 3-6 pm on Pole Yard Lane in downtown Fruitvale! 22 Vendors will be there with bells on, including CKISS. Pop by our booth to ask us how to manage any invasive species on your property and prevent them from spreading to natural areas. We … Read more
Join the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC with special guest the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society for a FREE Virtual Learn to Fish program for adults. In this 2-hour online program you will learn to the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, aquatic invasive species 101, tackle, proper fish handling, rod rigging … Read more
