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
Purple loosestrife April 12, 2015…CKISS region Purple loosestrife is classified as Contain on the CKISS Annual Priority List. There are numerous sites with purple loosestrife in the Nelson and Slocan Invasive Plant Management Areas… Read more
Knotweeds are designated as provincially noxious under the Weed Control Act. Knot on my property! We are hosting a FREE presentation on invasive Knotweed management October 21st October 4, 2017…North America as a decorative garden plant. It was popular with gardeners as it was fast growing and required minimal attention. Little did these gardeners know they were helping spread… Read more
September 14, 2023: CKISS Field Tour – Protecting native ecosystems in the Castlegar area August 31, 2023…Pick up locations are Nelson, Playmour Junction and Castlegar. Once you register please check your email for exact pick up locations and times. FREE Lunch: a meal will be provided… Read more