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
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
