Download the Crowdsorsa app today by clicking on the images below and join the mission!
Residents and visitors in the Creston area have a unique opportunity to protect the environment, support biodiversity—and get paid doing it! CKISS is proud to launch the Poison Hemlock Patrol, a Canada-first initiative using the mobile game Crowdsorsa to locate and remove one of the planet’s most toxic invasive plants: poison hemlock (Conium maculatum).
What is Crowdsorsa?
Crowdsorsa is an innovative mobile game that pays players to complete real-world environmental challenges. Starting June 2025, players in Creston can earn money by finding and removing poison hemlock, submitting before-and-after videos through the app
➡️ Download the Crowdsorsa App from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Join the Mission – It’s Fun, Easy, and Rewarding!
- Download the Crowdsorsa app from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
- Learn how to identify poison hemlock. Click here to learn about the plant. ID Tip: Mature plants have thick, hollow, hairless stems with purple spots and streaks
- Watch the safety video and take the quiz to unlock the mission.
- Locate and remove poison hemlock
- Submit before-and-after videos in the app
- Earn up to $30/hour, paid directly to your bank account
Why Poison hemlock?
Poison hemlock is not just another weed, it’s an invasive plant that is highly toxic to humans and animals. Ingesting even small amounts can be fatal, and it poses serious risks to livestock and biodiversity. This fast-spreading plant overtakes native vegetation, poses a health risk, degrades habitats, and increases land management costs. It is currently listed as an eradicate species in the CKISS region , this means that there is limited distribution, the goal is to eradicate this species from these sites and prevent further spread into new areas. Learn more here!
- Poison hemlock is currently classified as Eradicate on the CKISS Annual Priority List.
- There are a number of known poison hemlock sites, predominantly in the Creston Invasive Plant Management Area (IPMA). It has also been found in the Nelson area.
- Because of its limited distribution, the goal is to eradicate this species from these sites and prevent further spread into new areas.
Key Details
- Launch: Early June 2025 (
- Rewards Pool: $1,800 CAD
- Game Area: Creston, B.C. Region
- Reward Rate: Based on infestation size and density
- Mission Duration: Until the reward pool runs out—track your progress live in the app!
Safety First
Due to the toxicity of poison hemlock, all participants must:
- Watch a short safety training video
- Pass a quiz
- Use mandatory protective gear (coveralls, gloves, goggles)
- CKISS will supply all required gear, available for free pickup at a designated Creston location. Once you sign up to the Poison Hemlock Patrol mission and pass the quiz you will told where you pick your personal protective gear. .
A Call to Action for the Creston Community
Whether you’re a resident, visitor, student, or outdoor enthusiast, you can be part of something big. The Poison Hemlock Patrol is more than just a game—it’s a movement.
By joining, you’ll:
🌿 Take real action to protect local ecosystems
💰 Earn money for your effort
🌎 Be part of a global innovation in invasive species management
Game on, Creston! Let’s take down poison hemlock—together.
Ready to Play? Download the Crowdsorsa App on your Android or Apple device today!
The CKISS recognizes the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation for making a significant financial contribution to support the Poison Hemlock Patrol. Partnerships are key to conserving BC’s wildlife, fish, and their habitats. Additional support has been provided by Columbia Basin Trust and the Province of B.C. Thank you for your support!