We are currently recruiting a small team of volunteers to assist CKISS with wetland restoration efforts at Snk’mip Marsh. We have collaborated with the Valhalla Foundation for Ecology (VFE) to assist with restoration efforts at the Snk’mip Marsh Sanctuary. The 17.4-hectare wetland located at the north end of Slocan Lake was purchased by VFE in … Read more
Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund: Knotweed Cost-Sharing Program Thanks to the Kootenay Lake Local Conservation Fund and the Regional District of Central Kootenay, residents of Area A, D and E can access a cost-sharing program to control knotweed on their property. Costs of knotweed treatment are shared, with landowners only contributing 50% percent of the … Read more
Your Summer 2020 edition of the CKISS’n Tell newsletter is now available by clicking here. What will you find in this issue of CKISS’n Tell? 2019/2020 Annual Report Knotweed cost share program Education Booth Schedule Field and program highlights If you want to receive our CKISS n Tell newsletter you can either become a member … Read more
Watch our webinar to learn how you can create a beautiful bee friendly garden. Whether you are looking to start a garden from scratch, supplement your existing gardens with bee friendly blooms, plant a wildflower meadow, replace your lawn with bee-friendly turf, or ‘re-wild’ your acreage, apiary or farm using native plants that attract pollinators, … Read more
Invasive knotweed has been accurately described as the plant that is eating B.C. It breaks through infrastructure, chokes out waterways, and what’s more: you pay for it. The damage done to roads and sewer infrastructure are repaired with taxpayer dollars. Property values are impacted as knotweed will invade gardens and grow through cement structures including … Read more
Watch our webinar to learn the basics of how to create your own cut flower garden! Even though our season is relatively short, with the right setup and good plant selection, we still have plenty of time to grow a beautiful cut flower garden here in the Kootenays!! Our presenter Sarah Kistner is the owner … Read more
Taking part is simple and you could win up to $350 for your family, youth group or class. The contest runs through May until the closing date May 31, 2020. With your family, or as a youth group or class, you’re challenged to spot and photograph as many invasive species in your yard or local … Read more
For the fifth year in a row, May has been set aside as ‘Invasive Species Action Month” in order to get British Columbians active in preventing and stopping the spread of harmful invasive species. Check out events, resources and information on invasive species through the dedicated website bcinvasivesmonth.com and on social media channels. Use the hashtag … Read more
Your Earth Day 2020 edition of the CKISS’n Tell newsletter is now available by clicking here. What will you find in this issue of CKISS’n Tell? Earth Day Giveaway! Tell us how you connect with nature for a chance to win a CKISS prize pack. How is the Covid-19 outbreak impacting CKISS? 9 FUN plant … Read more
April is Earth Month! We have put together an awesome list of plant activities that will help you get you kids outside and in touch with nature. Make a Nature Bracelet This simple outdoor activity is a perfect way to encourage your pre-schooler to go for a nature stroll. All you need is tape, nature … Read more
