August 22 & 23, 2018 – Toadfest at Summit Lake: Volunteers Wanted to Help CKISS with a Restoration Project. July 8, 2018…Summit Lake Provincial Park, near Nakusp For more information visit the the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program website or contact them at fwcp@bchydro.com or 250-352-1300. Come meet Thomas the Toad!… Read more
Come get your hand dirty with CKISS on Aug 29th & 30th in order to improve wildlife habitat! August 22, 2017…not to carry toadlets across the road, outside of this event. For more information contact the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program at fwcp@bchydro.com or 250-352-1300. Come meet Thomas the Toad!… Read more
Beating back the Burdock at Summit Lake Provincial Park September 26, 2017…Burdock In late August, CKISS asked volunteers to get their hands dirty and assist with restoration efforts during the popular Toadfest Event hosted by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program… Read more
CKISS takes action to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species during Invasive Species Action Month in May May 1, 2018…our communities,” states Frankcom. “Invasive plants can choke out native plants, reduce biodiversity and impact wildlife habitat. When we help groups identify and pull these plants, we can reduce the… Read more
We Can Teach You How to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species During Invasive Species Action Month in May April 30, 2019…vehicles and even your pet!” says Laurie Frankcom, CKISS Education Program Coordinator. “Prevention is the most effective tool when it comes to invasive species management. CKISS will be travelling throughout… Read more
August 21 and 22, 2019 – Toadfest Community Weed Pull July 30, 2019…they will be hosting a ‘Community Weed Pull’ during the event. Come help us improve wildlife habitat by beating back the burdock and other invasves located near the front entrance… Read more
May is Invasive Species Action Month in BC. May 3, 2020…of harmful invasive species. Check out events, resources and information on invasive species through the dedicated website bcinvasivesmonth.com and on social media channels. Use the hashtag #BCinvasivesmonth to share your… Read more
Toadlet on finger Photo: Barb Houston Aug 26 & 27, 2020 – Virtual Toadfest August 19, 2020Traditionally Toadfest takes place at Summit Lake Provincial Park however this year, the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program are bringing the event online! There will be two free Toadfest events… Read more
EcoGarden Project April 29, 2021…wdt_ID Type Scientific name Common name Supplier Type Scientific name Common name Supplier Cultivated Plant List Table EcoGarden Cultivated Plant List 2021 Type: Scientific name: Common name: Supplier: Clear filters… Read more
Native Plant Demonstration Gardens June 24, 2021…Program Community Engagement Grant, the Castlegar Community Foundation, the Columbia Power Corporation, Castlegar Communities in Bloom, the Kootenay Gallery, and guidance from KinSeed Ecologies and the Kootenay Native Plant Society…. Read more