February 1, 2017 – Kootenay Native Plant Society AGM & Presentation on: Restoring the Future: Native Plants and Climate Change. January 3, 2017…will take place on Wednesday Feb 1. United Church in Nelson at 602 Silica St. Refreshments 6:30 Presentation 7-8 then Q&A Brief AGM to follow Tickets are available for cash… Read more
Invasive Species Priority Lists October 30, 2017…Nelson IPMA Slocan IPMA Provincial Priority BC Weed Control Act Listing Download CKISS Invasive Plant Priority List 2024 CKISS has also created an iNaturalist Guide to Invasive Plants of the… Read more
The simple act of cleaning the mud off your bike can protect the environment! FREE Event for Trail Users. Love Your Trails Day objective is to slow the spread of invasive species. May 23, 2019We are planning a public event for all trail users on May 25 in Nelson BC. The event will promote the PlayCleanGo campaign, an educational and outreach program for outdoor… Read more
CKISS is Hiring! Looking for Invasive Species Technicians & an Outreach Program Assistant to join our team. Application deadline is March 12, 2021. February 18, 2021…12,2021 by 4:00 pm PST Position is based in Nelson with travel throughout the Central and West Kootenays For the complete job posting click here: Outreach Program Assistant Job Posting… Read more
Wildlife & Pollinators Habitat Enhancement Continue in 2021 at Beaver Creek Provincial Park with help from local students. November 28, 2021…are dwindling. The plants and seed used at the site were grown locally by Kinseed Ecologies based in Nelson B.C who specialize in ecological gardening and native plant seed. More… Read more
April 22, 2023: Earth Day at Taghum Hall April 12, 2023…Apr 22, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Nelson, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, BC V1L 6Y2, Canada Come find the CKISS outreach booth at the Taghum Earth Day festivities. … Read more
Join Our Team! CKISS is Hiring a Program Assistant & IS Tech June 1, 2023…Hours: 0.8 FTE Compensation: Annual salary $38,250 plus benefits package, with annual cost of living and experience raises. Location: Based in Nelson, with some flexibility to work from home. Job… Read more
July 20, 2023 – Community Weed Pull, Info Session and Pizza Party! July 18, 2023…is required. Click here to register Date: Jul 20, 2023 Weed Pull Location: 70 Lakeside Drive, Nelson BC. Workshop & Lunch Location: Lakeside Park Rotary Shelter, Nelson BC. Time: 9am… Read more
CKISS is hiring! IS Techs and Outreach & Aquatics Assistant January 22, 2024…Wage: $26.68/hour Location: Based in Nelson, work sites throughout the Central Kootenay region Invasive Species Technician Are you ready to get your hands dirty in the fight against invasive species?… Read more
Policeman's helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) Policeman’s helmet April 12, 2015…CKISS Annual Priority List. There are widespread infestations of policeman’s helmet in the Nelson, Lower Arrow, and Creston Invasive Plant Management Areas (IPMAs) of our region. The goal is to… Read more