As a CKISS member, you are invited to our Annual General Meeting! May 13 2025, 7:00 pm – Virtual Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and hear about some of the fascinating work taking place in our corner of the world. The meeting will be held on Zoom which can … Read more
Are you curious about invasive species in the Central Kootenay region? Do you want to help reduce the impact of invasive species on the ecosystems, communities, and economy of our region? If so, there are exciting opportunities for you to join the team at CKISS! Assistant Field Program Manager From May to October, the role … Read more
🌟 Join CKISS at the Trail’s IncrEDIBLE PRIDE Market! 🌟 📅 Date: August 24, 2024 🕙 Time: 10 AM – 2 PM 📍 Location: 1000 Esplanade Ave, Trail, BC Come visit CKISS at our Outreach Booth at the Trail IncrEDIBLE special PRIDE Market! We’re excited to connect with the community and share our knowledge and … Read more
Are you curious about invasive species in the Central Kootenay region? Do you want to help reduce the impact of invasive species on the ecosystems, communities, and economy of our region? If so, there are exciting opportunities for you to join the team at CKISS! We are currently looking for an Outreach & Aquatics Assistant … Read more
As we wrap up another year of the Communities Protect Freshwater Together: Riparian Restoration in the Kootenay Region Eco Action Project, we’re excited to share the incredible achievements and community-driven efforts that have shaped our journey in year two. This three-year initiative, aimed at engaging and inspiring our local community to protect freshwater quality, has … Read more
UPDATE: The Native Plant Seed Collection Workshop is now FULL. If you want to add your name to the waiting list please click on the button below. If a spot becomes available we will get in touch via email. Click here to join waiting list Join us and KinSeed in Rossland on September 23 for … Read more
Join CKISS and the Slocan Lake Stewardship Society for a unique educational event at the Kohan Reflection Garden this Sunday, August 27th between 10-11am. CKISS will have an interactive display table showcasing invasive species threatening the Kootenay area. There will also be a chance to learn about several invasives growing along the shore of Slocan … Read more
As 2022 comes to a close we are taking a moment to reflect on the year and the funders, partners, members, and volunteers who make CKISS’ accomplishments possible! Thank you for contributing to CKISS programs in 2022. Click on the dropdown menu below to see the 2022 CKISS Digital Photo Album: A snapshot of our supporters … Read more
Your Holiday 2022 edition of the CKISS’n Tell newsletter is now available by clicking here. What will you find in this issue of CKISS’nTell? CKISS Year in Review : a digital photo album highlighting our programs and supporters Deck the halls with Invasive Free Décor. Learn how to be PlantWise this holiday season. What to … Read more
In the fall of 2022, CKISS kicked off the multi-year ‘Communities Protect Freshwater Together: Riparian Restoration in the Kootenay Region’ project. The overarching objective of this project is to engage and inspire the local community to help protect freshwater quality through the restoration of critical waterbodies and adjacent riparian habitat within three sites in the Central … Read more