Come get your hand dirty with CKISS on Aug 29th & 30th in order to improve wildlife habitat! August 22, 2017…not to carry toadlets across the road, outside of this event. For more information contact the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program at fwcp@bchydro.com or 250-352-1300. Come meet Thomas the Toad!… Read more
CKISS takes action to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species during Invasive Species Action Month in May May 1, 2018…detect and manage invasive species. We here at CKISS strive to minimize the impacts of invasive species on the ecosystems, communities and economy within the Central and West Kootenays. We… Read more
We Can Teach You How to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species During Invasive Species Action Month in May April 30, 2019…vehicles and even your pet!” says Laurie Frankcom, CKISS Education Program Coordinator. “Prevention is the most effective tool when it comes to invasive species management. CKISS will be travelling throughout… Read more
August 21 and 22, 2019 – Toadfest Community Weed Pull July 30, 2019…they will be hosting a ‘Community Weed Pull’ during the event. Come help us improve wildlife habitat by beating back the burdock and other invasves located near the front entrance… Read more
May is Invasive Species Action Month in BC. May 3, 2020…of harmful invasive species. Check out events, resources and information on invasive species through the dedicated website bcinvasivesmonth.com and on social media channels. Use the hashtag #BCinvasivesmonth to share your… Read more
Toadlet on finger Photo: Barb Houston Aug 26 & 27, 2020 – Virtual Toadfest August 19, 2020Traditionally Toadfest takes place at Summit Lake Provincial Park however this year, the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program are bringing the event online! There will be two free Toadfest events… Read more
Native Plant Demonstration Gardens June 24, 2021…Program Community Engagement Grant, the Castlegar Community Foundation, the Columbia Power Corporation, Castlegar Communities in Bloom, the Kootenay Gallery, and guidance from KinSeed Ecologies and the Kootenay Native Plant Society…. Read more
Volunteer Opportunity: Site preparation of Butterfly Habitat Interpretive Garden Syringa Workday, June 4 May 27, 2022…then sheet mulch, soil berms; solarize future meadow area; install interpretive signs; and weed existing planted area. You’ll also learn about the project and Pollination Pathway research occurring in the… Read more
August 17-18, 2022 – Toadfest July 29, 2022…fwcp@bchydro.com or call 250-352-1300. CKISS WILL BE THERE! The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) will be attending Toadfest this year with an outreach booth. Come see learn about invasive… Read more
ISCMV is hiring! March 31, 2014The Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver is hiring two summer student positions for 2014. Check out http://www.iscmv.ca/ for more info…. Read more