September 29, 2018 – CKISS Field Tour & AGM. The tour is FULL! September 19, 2018…of the tour will be guest speakers from the Salmo Watershed Streamkeepers Society and Masse Environmental. The event will take place outside, please come dressed for the weather conditions. The… 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
Fragrant Water Lily CKISS warns Castlegar residents to avoid planting invasive aquatic plants. August 2, 2016…the waterbody is reduced and the ecosystem’s health is jeopardized. A fragrant water lily infestation can also lower the value of water front property by restricting lake front access and… Read more
Pike are top-level hunters in aquatic food chains. Credit: katdaned via Wikimedia Commons Invasive Species Treatment Pilot Program Results Promising: Suppressing Eurasian water milfoil with the objective of reducing spawning habitat for invasive northern pike . July 12, 2018…different bodies of water in order to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. CLEAN, off all plants, animals, mud DRAIN, onto dry land any item that can hold water… Read more
CKISS needs your input! Please fill out this survey by Wednesday December 5, 2018 November 28, 2018We want your ideas! The Board of Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is developing it’s next strategic plan – setting our direction to 2025. We would love you to… Read more
January 27th, 2018 – Taste the Wild: A Camas Conservation Fundraiser December 8, 2017The Kootenay Native Plant Society is holding a gala evening with a tasting menu featuring camas and other wild foods, presentations celebrating camas conservation in the West Kootenay, and a… Read more
Saturday March 3, 2018 – Climate Change Education Workshop January 24, 2018Do you want to teach about Climate Change? But want to learn more about the local science and education resources? This workshop will be grounded in local climate science using… Read more
August 22 & 23, 2018 – Toadfest at Summit Lake: Volunteers Wanted to Help CKISS with a Restoration Project. July 8, 2018…event. Toadlet on finger Photo: Barb Houston Event Details: Date & Time: Wednesday August 22nd, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Thursday August 23, from 9:00 am – 12 noon. Location: Summit Lake… Read more
May 26th, 2018 – 9th Annual Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest April 21, 2018May is Invasive Species Action Month! What can you do? Why not come visit the CKISS booth at the Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest to ask us what simple actions… Read more
September 29th, 2018 – CKISS AGM & Field Tour September 4, 2018Mark your calendars for the CKISS AGM and Field Tour. It will take place on Saturday September 29th from 9 am- 3 pm in Salmo B.C. Stay tuned for more… Read more