Celebrating Success: Recap of the 2023 Communities Protect Freshwater Together Eco Action Project January 11, 2024…efforts that have shaped our journey in year two. This three-year initiative, aimed at engaging and inspiring our local community to protect freshwater quality, has focused on restoring critical water… Read more
April 27, 2024: Join CKISS at the Blewett Volunteer Fire Department Open House April 17, 2024…Central Kootenay region and address climate change, water, and fire issues? CKISS has got you covered! We’re excited to announce that CKISS will be at the Blewett Volunteer Fire Department… Read more
March 5, 2016 – Secrets of the SWAMP Science Showcase February 22, 2016From fen-ominal fens, carnivorous plants and tiny toadlets, our backyard is a wondrous place. Come find out about rare and new species found right in our watershed. Local scientists will… Read more
May is Invasive Species Action Month in BC to take action on preventing introduction and spread of invasive species April 28, 2016…booth, with a variety of FREE resources at the following events in May: Saturday May 7th – Nelson Garden Festival Saturday May 7th – Critter Day Saturday May 14th –… Read more
May 31- June 1, 2019 – Castlegar Sunfest May 28, 2019…We will have our outreach booth at the ” Festival in the Park” located behind the library at Kinsman Park on May 31 from 3pm-10pm and June 3rd from 11am-8pm…. Read more
CKISS Team April 11, 2015…species program Laurie Frankcom, Education Program Coordinator lfrankcom@ckiss.ca, 1-844-352-1160 ext 208 Don’t Let it Loose PlayCleanGo and PlantWise programs Community weed pull and restoration events School and youth… Read more
Passionate Biologists were Guest Speakers at our 10th annual AGM & Field Tour September 21, 2015…Yellow Flag Iris (YFI) that hugs waterways at CVWMA. The flower is an escaped garden ornamental that outcompetes and displaces native plants causing wildlife habitat degradation. Thompson River University (TRU)… Read more
Fresh face joins the CKISS Board of Directors October 1, 2015…by the youth and enthusiasm of the members of the board and the Executive.” – States Malcolm Fitz-Earle, when asked what sparked his interest in becoming a CKISS board member…. Read more
December 1st, 2015 – Give Back to BC on GivingTuesday November 19, 2015…support initiatives in the Central Kootenay Region and beyond that: Engage youth and adults through curriculum education and community projects Promote environmental stewardship Provide professional training on preventing and managing… Read more
Invasive Species Action Month Photo Contest May 16, 2016…of Photos: Note: Each category include a youth section for photographers aged 15 and under. Invasive Species in BC: Send us photos of the main culprits in your community: Bullfrogs?… Read more