Nelson was home base for one of the Stronger BC Action Teams. They removed over 4000kg of invasive plants from the CKISS region! November 29, 2021…the slide show below. Syringa Park Kokanee Creek Park Lakeside Park – Nelson Sunshine Bay Scotchbroom control Great day at the “office”! “This season’s ISCBC Stronger BC Action Team… Read more
photo credit: Elk Root Conservation Farm Planting NOW for the future! CKISS launches Eco Garden Project during Invasive Species Action Month April 29, 2021…the supply and selection of native plants increases in the future for Central Kootenay gardeners. Pollinator garden at Elk Root Conservation Farm. ”This project is directed at gardeners and landscapers… Read more
July 14, 2023 – Kaslo Garden Party June 29, 2023You’re Invited to the Kaslo Garden Party! Calling all gardeners! Join CKISS and FireSmart Canada for an informative afternoon where we will discuss how you can have an invasive free… Read more
The pollinator garden at the Kootenay Gallery of Art will be one of the stops on the field tour. Pictured here are volunteers who did some native planting at the gallery a few years ago. Native Plants for Native Pollinators Event in Castlegar deemed a success! November 9, 2021…Society for guidance and training and, through this partnership, connected with Bren Beckwith, a KNPS consultant and ecological gardening expert with KinSeed Ecologies, based in Nelson, BC. Bren was hired… Read more
May is Invasive Species Action Month in BC to take action on preventing introduction and spread of invasive species April 28, 2016…booth, with a variety of FREE resources at the following events in May: Saturday May 7th – Nelson Garden Festival Saturday May 7th – Critter Day Saturday May 14th –… Read more
May 4th-6th, 2017: BC Wildlife Federation Annual General Meeting & Convention : “Conservation Through Collaboration”. May 1, 2017This year’s AGM will be held in Nelson, BC. Nelson is nestled in the Selkirk Mountains along the west arm of Kootenay Lake in the West Kootenay region. Boasting spectacular… Read more
June 3, 2023 – CKISS Outreach Booth at the Nelson Farmers Market June 1, 2023For informational discussions and free resources come to the CKISS outreach booth at the Nelson Farmers Market Saturday June 3rd. We are available from 9am to 2pm and would love… Read more
July 19, 2023 – CKISS Outreach Booth at the Nelson Farmers Market July 10, 2023For informational discussions and free resources come to the CKISS outreach booth at the Nelson Farmers Market Wednesday July 19th. We are available from 10am to 2pm and would love… Read more
CKISS at the Nelson Farmers Market May 26, 2025Join CKISS at the Nelson Farmers Market on Baker Street! Wednesday, June 4th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Visit the CKISS outreach booth to learn how you can make… Read more
Fun Plant Activities to Try with Your Kids this Earth Month! April 4, 2020…Step by step instructions can be found here. Create A Fairy Garden Find a little nook or cranny in your backyard and build a fairy garden using natural materials from… Read more