Search results for "May 12th, 2018 - Nelson Garden Festival"

Knotweed – Don’t Mow It! The role of No-Mow signs in invasive knotweed prevention.

June 14, 2018

…to roads and sewer infrastructure are repaired with taxpayer dollars. Property values are impacted as knotweed will invade gardens and grow through cement structures including foundations. Knotweed’s aggressive nature allows… Read more

2023 Mussel Defence Program : Inspections, Lake Monitoring and CleanDrainDry!

November 1, 2023

…Lake (lower), Slocan Lake, Kootenay River (Nelson), Arrow Lake (upper), Columbia River, Slocan River, Whatshan Lake, Duncan Lake and Summit Lake. This is an essential part of the provincial Invasive… Read more

Communities Pulling Together Events

December 29, 2022

…the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) considers them one of the greatest threats to biodiversity globally. Volunteers remove Scotch broom from their community in Nelson. The plant is very flammable and… Read more

Join the CKISS team as the Outreach Program Assistant.

Tuesday May 18 – CKISS Outreach Booth at Lakeside Park

May 3, 2021

…ask us all these questions and more at Lakeside Park in Nelson BC. We have lots of info and free resources, including limited edition 15th Anniversary Protect the Kootenays stickers…. Read more

July 5, 2023 – Warfield Community Weed Pull

June 14, 2023

…preferred weeding/garden tool Why are invasive plants a problem? Invasive plants out-compete native plants, and alter ecosystems, Harm human and animal health, Increase taxes Increase fire hazard Degrade waterways Devastate… Read more

Employment Opportunity, Education and Outreach Program Assistant

April 15, 2015

…education and increase awareness about invasive species at community festivals, special events, boat launches, farmers markets, garden centers, etc. Develop, update and distribute invasive species outreach resources Develop and update… Read more

Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii)

Butterfly Bush

August 11, 2021

…is a popular ornamental flower that gardeners have planted, and now it has jumped the garden fence. Excels at seed production and dispersal. A single flower spike can produce over… Read more

Invasive knotweeds (Fallopia spp./Polygonum ssp.)

Invasive Knotweeds

April 9, 2015

…infestations. Click here for a list of Herbicide Contractors in the Kootenays Do not grow knotweed in your garden or share cuttings of existing plants. Be PlantWise and use Grow… Read more

CKISS n’ Tell Newsletter Spring 2022 edition is available on line.

June 2, 2022

…Awareness Week kicks off, B.C. Trails Day, Family Fishing Weekend Events, Invasive fishing derby in Castlegar What is a ‘No Mow” sign?, Help Build a Butterfly Garden, Baby’s Breath Profile…. Read more

What are invasive species?

November 10, 2020

…Invasive plants being intentionally or accidentally planted in gardens Improper disposal of garden waste Releasing pets into the wild Aquatic invasive species are typically introduced and spread by: Improper disposal… Read more

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