CKISS year in review, a snapshot of our 2018 supporters & programs. December 4, 2018…the 2018 field season. From all of us here at CKISS we want to extend gratitude to our 2018 sponsors who allow us to keep our lakes pristine, forests lush,… Read more
May 11, 2024 – CKISS Outreach Booth at the Garden Start Market in Nelson May 10, 2024CKISS will have our outreach booth set up at the @nelson.farmers.market Mother’s Day Garden Start Market. Swing by and ask us about our Eco Garden project and PlantWise Program. See… Read more
Know what you grow! The horticulture industry has been identified as a pathway for invasive plant introduction. Saturday June 8th, 2018 – CKISS Outreach booth @ Georama Growers June 6, 2018…this Saturday June 8th from 1 pm-4 pm with free PlantWise and GrowMeInstead resources. Location Georama Growers Garden Centre is located approximately 5 kilometers west of historic Nelson on Granite… Read more
September 29, 2018 – CKISS Field Tour & AGM. The tour is FULL! September 19, 2018…event is FREE, pre-registration is required. There are only 24 spots available on a first come first serve basis. All spots have been taken. Transportation from Nelson and lunch from… Read more
Hot off the Press: The Summer 2018 CKISS’n Tell Newsletter July 19, 2018Your Summer 2018 update is now available by clicking here. Some highlights in our Summer 2018 issue of CKISS’n Tell are….. These plants may be beautiful, but be aware! Public… Read more
Our 2018 holiday newsletter is available online. December 2, 2018Your 2018 holiday newsletter is now available by clicking here. What will you find in this issue of CKISS’n Tell? 2018 photo album, news about our zebra quagga mussel-monitoring program,… Read more
Government report reveals boats contaminated with invasive mussels were Kootenay bound. April 2, 2019The 2018 interim report on the Provincial Mussel Defence Program was recently published on the program’s website. It revealed that out of the 38,000 watercraft inspected during the 2018 operating… Read more
Kootenay Lake, a pristine B.C. gem! November 3, 2018 -Kootenay Lake Summit October 24, 2018…learn about stewardship activities going on around the lake that they can actively participate in. The focus of the 2018 Summit will be to provide residents with sound knowledge on… Read more
CKISS n’ Tell Newsletter – Fall 2018 edition – SURVEY ALERT: we need your ideas October 13, 2018Your FALL 2018 update is now available by clicking here. Some highlights in the Fall 2018 issue of CKISS’n Tell are….. We want your ideas to help us develop our… Read more
Beautiful in your garden but beware! Exotic ornamental plants have the ability to ‘jump the garden fence’ causing economic and environmental harm. November 30, 2020…throughout the Kootenays this spring. Our first stop is the Seedy Saturday event which will take place on Saturday March 12th, hosted by SEEDs, at the Nelson and District Chamber… Read more