FREE Webinar: Composting 101 September 15, 2020…Farm Plan Advisor for BC, an educator on soil health and agricultural land, has operated a market garden, managed her local farmers’ market, and sits on several food and agriculture… Read more
CKISS Team April 11, 2015…Basin aquatic invasive species program Laurie Frankcom, Engagement Coordinator lfrankcom@ckiss.ca, 1-844-352-1160 ext 208 Don’t Let it Loose PlayCleanGo, Eco Garden and PlantWise programs Community weed pull and restoration… Read more
August 3, 2023 – Creston Community Weed Pull July 14, 2023…you may want to wear long sleeves, Water and snacks. Tools will be provided. Feel free to bring your own clean preferred weeding/garden tool Why are invasive plants a problem?… Read more
We need your help planting native species! Come volunteer with CKISS @ Beaver Creek Provincial Park on September 30. September 28, 2020…12:30 pm Meeting spot: Day use parking lot (by the soccer filed) What to Bring: Garden gloves, water and snacks Register ASAP by clicking here Limited spots! We are leading… Read more
SPRING 2020 Webinars March 18, 2020…can be applied to any classroom. April 8, 2020: The Joy of Garden-based Education You will learn the fascinating science behind the social, psychological and physiological benefits of using gardens… Read more
Baby's breath (Gypsophila paniculata) Baby’s breath July 13, 2017…mixes before planting. Use the Grow Me Instead online resource to choose non-invasive plants for your garden. Clean equipment and gear before leaving an infested site. Dispose of invasive species… Read more
Take Action April 12, 2015…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 of aquarium water, plants and… Read more
Multispectral Fingerprinting: A New Way to Map Yellow Flag Iris using drones. July 17, 2017…The invasive plant was introduced through the horticulture industry when gardeners planted it into their water gardens. It has now “jumped the garden fence” and ended up in natural areas… Read more
Broom bashers in Castlegar kick off the CKISS outreach season! April 16, 2019…attendant that you have invasive plant species. Plants must be identifiable through the bag. For more information please see the RDCK Resource Recovery Bylaw Do not dump garden waste in… Read more
CKISS is Hiring!! Get your application in by April 15th April 4, 2016…community festivals, special events, boat launches, farmers markets, garden centers, school groups and youth, etc. Assist Education Program Coordinator with resource and newsletter distribution and development. Assist the American Bullfrog… Read more