You can WIN cash by taking a photo. Read the Spring CKISS’n Tell Newsletter to find out more! May 3, 2018Your Spring 2018 update is now available by clicking here. What will you find in the Spring 2018 issue of CKISS’n Tell? May is Invasive Species Action Month: learn what… Read more
Request for Qualifications May 10, 2018Request for Statement of Qualifications Submittal Date: June 13, 2018 at 4:00 P.M PST The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society is soliciting a statement of qualification from individuals or firms… Read more
Give invasive species the brush off! Fifteen NEW Play, Clean Go Signs are going up in our region. October 29, 2018…the Rossland and Nelson area in 2018. Dave Heagy from BC Parks and Laurie Frankcom from CKISS proudly holding one of the 15 new Play Clean Go signs. Here is… Read more
Adult spotted lanternfly. Photo: Lawrence Barringer. Please report spotted lanternfly. It could devastate BC’s wine, fruit & forest industries! May 31, 2023…causing 45%-100% loss of grape crops in the mid-Atlantic states. Oh no! Save the wine! The answer is not a newspaper, but an agricultural pest the spotted lanternfly! The spotted… Read more
Contact April 11, 2015Mailing Address: Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society Suite 19 – 622 Front Street Nelson, BC, V1L 4B7 Office Location: 614 Josephine St Nelson BC Phone: 1-844-352-1160 Email: info@ckiss.ca Geographic Area:… Read more
June 27th, 2015 – Biodiversity Bonanza – Ignite the biologist spark in your kid! June 23, 2015FREE Kids Event to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of CKISS Saturday June 27th, 2015 1pm-4pm Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay St, Nelson BC Did you know that invasive species are… Read more
September 26th, 2015 – Bonnington Bash September 15, 2015…and the Fireside Prophets. BBQ (smokey and hot dog meals) and kids activities sponsored by Nelson Daybreak Rotary and Mt. Sentinel Interact Club. dusk – 9:30pm – Outdoor Movie (featuring beloved minions)… Read more
September 27th, 2015 – Reclamation Ride for the Environment September 15, 2015…at 10 am Where: 7.5 km west of Nelson on Granite Road, go west from Nelson on Hwy 3 A for 6 km, then left on Granite Rd (just before Taghum… Read more
June 15th-16th, 2019 – 20th Annual BC Family Fishing Weekend June 2, 2019…Date: Sunday June 16th Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Nelson, Cottonwood Lake Sunday’s event is a hassle free fishing experience! Boats, fishing gear and lunch will be provided…. Read more
Saturday October 15th, 2016 – Environment Expo in the Park September 15, 2016…Local Nelson band ” The String Birds” What to Expect? The casual Expo is designed to be fun and informative for people of all ages. There event will kick off… Read more