Monday April 22, 2019 – Earth Day Event and Parade April 18, 2019Come plant some native seeds with CKISS on Earth Day! Please join the Interfaith Climate Action Collaborative, the West Kootenay EcoSociety, the community of Nelson and others in celebrating this… Read more
CKISS year in review: A snapshot of our 2020 supporters & programs. January 4, 2021…population. Nelson is known for it’s stunning beauty, restored heritage buildings, endless recreational activities and community spirit. Kudos to the City of Nelson for taking the right steps to protect… Read more
CKISS is hiring! Field Crew Supervisor, Invasive Species Technicians and Outreach Assistant. Deadline to apply is March 10, 2022. February 14, 2022…2022 Number of positions: 1 Hours: full time 30 hours per week Wage: $21.50/hour Location: Based in Rossland or Nelson, work sites throughout the Central Kootenay region. For a printable… Read more
Meet the 2022 seasonal CKISS staff! May 16, 2022…learning lots along the way. Sydney Zimmer Sydney grew up in Nelson skiing, hiking and camping and is excited to be working back in Nelson for the summer and to… Read more
CKISS is Hiring! Assistant Field Program Manager, Invasive Species Technicians, and Outreach Program Assistant January 13, 2023…1, 2023 – September 1, 2023 Number of positions: 1 Hours: full time 30 hours per week Wage: $22.50/hour Location: Based in Nelson, work sites throughout the Central Kootenay region…. Read more
Passionate Biologists were Guest Speakers at our 10th annual AGM & Field Tour September 21, 2015…Nelson based company Harrier Aerial Surveys. Drones are quickly emerging as a valuable tool used in ecological research. In Spring 2015 drones were used to map the problematic swath of… Read more
Saturday October 21st, 2017 – FREE Knotweed Presentation & AGM – Register today September 28, 2017…and Time: Saturday October 21, 2017 from 1-3 Location: 91 Baker St, Nelson BC, Nelson Chamber of Commerce Building The event is FREE however pre-registration is required. Click on the… Read more
CKISS is hiring two Invasive Species Technicians. Apply today! February 20, 2019…Host educational display booth, deliver education programs and distribute resources to the public at events, such as community festivals, school field trips, boat launches, farmers markets, garden centers, etc. Assist… Read more
CKISS is hiring Invasive Species Technicians. Application deadline is March 27, 2020. February 20, 2020…resources to the public at events, such as community festivals, school field trips, boat launches, farmers markets, garden centers, etc. Assist with website updates, newsletters, press releases and social media… Read more
July 13, 2023 – Monitoring for Native Plants Workshop June 13, 2023…Club – 6375 Erindale Rd Harrop/Nelson Click here to register Presenter: Bren R. Beckwith PhD, KinSeed Ecologies Bren, a plant ecologist and ethnoecologist, has helped people connect to and incorporate… Read more