Spring is around the corner! Here are 10 Tips for an Invasive Weed Free Garden March 14, 2017…priority species Knotweed for example was first introduced to North America as a decorative garden shrub and was popular with gardeners as it was fast growing and required minimal attention…. Read more
February 6th-8th, 2018 – INVASIVES 2018 – ISCBC’s Annual Forum & AGM January 30, 2018INVASIVES 2018, ISCBC’s Annual Forum and AGM, will take place February 6 – 8, 2018, at the Pacific Gateway Hotel in Vancouver, BC. The agenda is now online – click… Read more
Restoring Native Ecosystems at Summit Lake Provincial Park October 24, 2018…by seeded yarrow and bunch grass. Flags represent planted native species. August 2018 The site was assessed again on July 17, 2018 by CKISS Education Program Coordinator, Laurie Frankcom and… Read more
May 12th, 2018 – Critter Day April 20, 2018Saturday May 12, 2018 Beaver Creek Provincial Park, Trail, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It’s Free! Come and learn about all the special critters that call the Trail area, and… Read more
City of Nelson partners with Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society to Remove Invasive Knotweed October 1, 2019…All three affected sites will have signage. For more details on the City of Nelson’s knotweed efforts or to report knotweed within City limits, please contact Nelson Public Works, 250-352-8238…. Read more
EcoGarden Project April 29, 2021…Growers (Nelson), Coming soon-Look for EcoGarden resources at Georama Growers!! Diggs Garden Centre (South Slocan) Primarily Perennials (Nelson) Coming soon- Look for EcoGarden resources at Primarily Perennials! Canadian Tree Nursery… Read more
May 27, 2023 – Castlegar Garden & Nature Fest May 18, 2023…gardening talent and nature resources. Plants and gardens (wild and cultivated) are featured, as well as farming, organic growing, invasive plants, composting, local conservation areas; anything to do with nature… Read more
April 13, 2024: Spring & Garden Market. CKISS presents Plantwise Gardening Workshop & Outreach Booth April 5, 2024…Gardening. In this 30-minute session, we’ll explore how simple it is to adopt eco-friendly practices in your garden while showcasing the CKISS PlantWise & Eco Garden Projects. Learn how to… Read more
August 25, 2019 – RedFish Festival May 1, 2019…a festival without music, dance, bubbles, kids activities and good food. Local food vendors will be on hand all day for a meal or a treat. The festival enjoys wide… Read more
CKISS is hiring! Executive Director, application deadline November 30th, 2018. November 5, 2018…of $74,500, dependent on experience (37.5 hours per week) APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30, 2018 at 4:00 pm INTERVIEW DATE: December 14, 2018 START DATE:: January 2, 2018 or as mutually… Read more