Beautiful in your garden but beware! Exotic ornamental plants have the ability to ‘jump the garden fence’ causing economic and environmental harm. March 7, 2016…and environmental harm. 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… 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
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
CKISS outreach booth at Lakeside Park in Nelson. CKISS is hitting the road to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species during Invasive Species Action Month in May May 1, 2017…the following locations in May: BC Wildlife Federation AGM & Convention, Nelson BC, May 5th-6th Nelson Garden Festival, Nelson BC, May 13th Critter Day, Trail BC, May 13th Rossland Society… Read more
EcoGarden Project April 29, 2021…EcoGarden vision is that Kootenay gardens are ecologically informed and at least 20% native plants. Plant the EcoGarden Way EcoGarden plants are native and non-invasive cultivated plants that thrive in… Read more
October 19, 2018 – EECOM Workshop: Invasive Species Education: Hands-on Learning Opportunities for Engagement and Action October 9, 2018…18-21, 2018. Sessions and Workshops CKISS is partnering with the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC), the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS), and the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council… Read more
April 7-8, 2018 – Fly Fishing Symposium March 6, 2018The place to be for all fly-fishing enthusiasts is the 19th Annual Fly Fishing Symposium taking place on April 7th-8th , 2018 at the Castlegar Complex. Admission is free! Come… 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
Bachelor's button (Centaurea cyanus). Photo: Peter O'Connor (CC BY-SA 2.0). In the Garden June 11, 2015“They may be beautiful in your garden, but be aware!” Gardens can be a beautiful refuge; however, invasive species can quickly spread beyond your property to your neighbors’ and natural… Read more