May 2, 2023: Room to Bloom: A Spring EcoGarden Webinar April 11, 2023CKISS is teaming up with Kinseed Ecologies to offer a free webinar for gardeners looking to adopt ecologically mindful approaches into Kootenay gardens. In this spring EcoGarden webinar, you will… Read more
December 13, 2023: Webinar, Horticulture in a Changing Climate: Smart Garden Choices to Prevent Plant Invasions December 5, 2023…your landscaping and gardening choices can make a difference. Let’s delve into the world of native plants and explore resources for sustainable gardening in the Northwest region. Ready to make… Read more
Toadlet on finger Photo: Barb Houston August 12th 2015 – Toadfest @ Summit Lake July 9, 2015This is a free, fun, family event to raise awareness about western toads and to help a toadlet or two cross the road. Drop in anytime. Please car-pool as parking… Read more
August 22 & 23, 2018 – Toadfest at Summit Lake: Volunteers Wanted to Help CKISS with a Restoration Project. July 8, 2018Did you know that invasive species are the second greatest threat to biodiversity globally? The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) will be attending Toadfest this year with an outreach… 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
June 29, 2018 – Clean, Drain, Dry Outreach at Syringa Provincial Park May 8, 2018The CKISS outreach booth with be at Syringa Provincial Park on Saturday June 29 in order to educate water enthusiast on how simple it is to Clean,Drain, Dry your watercraft… 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
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
Saturday September 18, 2021 – Nelson Communities Pulling Together Event. Seeking volunteers to help us remove yellow flag iris. September 13, 2021…staging, and migrating waterfowl. Details Date: Saturday September 18, 2021 Time: 10:00 am- 12:00 pm Location: The shore of Kootenay Lake at the end of Lakeside Dr.,70 Lakeside Dr. (Meet… Read more