B.C. Trails Day is an annual celebration of trails, trail development and the healthy lifestyle they encourage. It is celebrated each year on the first Saturday in June. June 4th is also the first day of ‘Play Clean Go’ awareness week. A time dedicated to highlighting the importance of stopping the spread of invasive species, … Read more
The Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS), as part of the Pollination Pathway program and in partnership with BC Parks, will be preparing a Butterfly Habitat Interpretive Garden (BHIG) at Syringa Provincial Park on Saturday, June 4, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. They need your help! KNPS are looking for 10 hardworking people who will help … Read more
The Creston Rod and Gun Club are hosting a fishing derby at Mawson Lake for their members and their families during B.C’s Family Fishing Weekend, an annual celebration of fishing. In 2022, the three-day event falls on June 17th to 19th. This is a great chance to get together with family and friends, and try fishing. The Creston … Read more
As far back as 1911, Fruitvale has celebrated Beaver Valley May Days. This is a family event/weekend with a ball tournament, market, food vendors, beer gardens, and more! The CKISS outreach booth will be set up from 10 – 2 at the market with a ton of info on invasive species prevention and management. Come find … Read more
Conservation Stories: Regional Responses to Wildfire and Invasive Species in the Face of Climate Change Event Details: Date: May 11, 2022 Time of speakers : 6:30 – 7:30 – special guest speakers – anyone is welcome to attend. Time of AGM : 7:30-8:30 – the AGM is open to CKISS members only. Format: on line … Read more
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the watershed can have significant effects on water quality and the health of entire aquatic ecosystems! On May 4th, 10-11am PT we will be co-hosting a free webinar with the Living Lakes Canada about AIS impacts, species ID, prevention, how to report sightings, and best management practices when working around … Read more
Come visit the Garden Starter/ Mothers Day Market on Sunday, May 8, 2022, from 9 AM – 2 PM on Baker Street in Nelson. This market will have all your garden starter needs, entertainment, gifts for mom, and fun for the whole family! CKISS will once again have an outreach booth at the market. We … Read more
On May 14, 2022, CKISS is coordinating a Community Weed Pull in Castlegar. We are teaming up with the Kootenay Gallery and the Castlegar Butterfly Way project for this hands on event. We will remove Scotch broom in order to improve ecosystem health and protect the community. The event is a fundraiser for the Castlegar … Read more
If you enjoy time in the great outdoors, you can help with conservation efforts in the Kootenays by keeping your eyes and ears open for invasive American bullfrogs. For the past five years, invasive American Bullfrogs have been detected in the West Kootenays! In efforts to control their population a team has been conducting control … Read more
