Knotweed is an invasive plant not welcome in the City of Castlegar! City of Castlegar Encourages Residents to Take Action on Invasive Species June 13, 2022…America as a decorative garden shrub. This tall and pretty plant was an easy sell because it is fast growing, up to 6 cm per day, and requires minimal attention…. Read more
CKISS Volunteer Award Presented to Castlegar Residents. July 28, 2022…was helping the Kootenay Native Plant Society with their Kootenay Gallery Garden Enhancement Project in order to create habitat for bees and butterflies. She asked if CKISS wanted to get… Read more
Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites). Photo: Jardin botanique Roger-Van den Hende (Creative Commons A-S A 4.0 Intl.) Myrtle spurge April 12, 2023…a garden ornamental Drought tolerant, so it is popular in rock gardens Becomes highly invasive when it escapes cultivation Spreads mainly by seed, but also produces new plants through root… Read more
April 27, 2024: Join CKISS at the Blewett Volunteer Fire Department Open House April 17, 2024Are you concerned about invasive plants on your property that could pose a fire hazard? Or perhaps you’re looking to revamp your garden with plants that are suited for the… Read more
Now Hiring Two New Positions! June 29, 2021…Posting_CKISS Program Assistant_2021 2. Invasive Species Intern: 6 month youth position from September 2021 to March 2022 (extension possible depending on funding). Deadline 8:00am, July 12th Job Posting_IS Intern 2021… Read more
March 5, 2016 – Secrets of the SWAMP Science Showcase February 22, 2016…Check out displays; meet local scientists and experts from 2-4 pm – In the evening take in the North Valley Mountain Film Festival For more information call 250-358-2189 … 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 Publications April 14, 2015…Summary Report 2019-2020 Summary Report 2018 Summary Report 2017 Summary Report 2016 Summary Report 2015 Summary Report 2014 Summary Report 2013 Summary Report 2012 Summary Report 2011 Summary Report 2010… Read more
Combating Invasive American Bullfrogs Using Citizen Science June 13, 2018…School on June 4, 2018. The objective of the program is to provide teachers and students with a hands-on and interactive experience that will give them the knowledge, tools and… Read more
Back to School! Kindergarten students prove that you are never too young to become stewards of the environment. September 4, 2018It’s back to school time here in the Kootenays! We thought this would be a perfect time to highlight two teaches who proved you do not have to be a… Read more