A Stronger BC Action team is once again rolling up their sleeves to tackle invasive species in the Central Kootenay region. August 5, 2022Managing invasive species can be labour intensive! We are thrilled that for the second year in a row, Nelson is home base to a Stronger BC Action team. The action… Read more
May 6, 2023 – Pulpit Rock Community Weed Pull May 1, 2023Are you a hiker, runner, cyclist, or outdoors person in the Nelson area? Have you used the Pulpit rock trail? If yes, this event is for you. It’s time to… Read more
May 30, 2024 : Pulpit Rock Communities Pulling Together event. Sign up to volunteer! May 27, 2024…runner, cyclist, or simply enjoy the outdoors in the Nelson area, this event is for you. Partnering with the Nelson Run Club, CKISS is calling on volunteers to join us… Read more
Fragrant Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata) Fragrant Water Lily July 18, 2016…your water garden. Properly dispose of invasive garden waste. RDCK landfills accept invasive plants in clear plastic bags free of charge. Do not transplant fragrant water lily from one location… Read more
New ‘Great Garden Alternatives’ website August 21, 2013New website out of the Canadian Prairies highlights invasive plant species and their alternatives. Check it out, http://www.greatgardenalternatives.com… Read more
Get your yard ready for winter by getting rid of those pesky weeds the right way! November 15, 2017…your tools Give your garden bed a clean sweep Do some lawn and garden maintenance and remove any invasive species One way you can help prevent the spread of invasive… Read more
Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus) These plants may be beautiful, but be aware! Public is warned that invasive plants can be found for sale in the Kootenay region June 25, 2018…help prevent the spread of this high priority plant by reporting any sightings to CKISS and by never planting flowering rush in water gardens. Other common garden and water garden… Read more
Clean,Drain,Dry billboards are up in the Kootenays! A roadside reminder to water enthusiasts to clean their boat & equipment to protect our waters from invasive species. August 20, 2018…Central and West Kootenay area kicked off in June 2018 and will run until October 2018. To date, the CKISS staff have collected over 60 samples at 30 sites within… Read more
Meet the Summer 2024 team! June 13, 2024…Nelson. This season she is looking forward to exploring the Central Kootenays and learning about all the plants and animals specific to the region. Emily Spiler Emily moved… Read more
Supporters and Partners April 11, 2015…Creek School, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Morrow BioScience Ltd. Nakusp and Area Community Forest Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Nature Conservancy Canada Nelson Cycling Club Nelson… Read more