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
On Wednesday July 21 the CKISS Outreach Booth will be at the Cottonwood Market in Nelson. Come by to learn about the American bullfrogs, zebra mussels and how they are effecting our ecosystems. Also pick up free resources and help spread the word on how to stop invasive species! Details Date: Wednesday July 21, 2021 … Read more
What a year 2019 has been here at CKISS! At the year draws to a close we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who support our organization. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our funders, whose contributions allowed us to accomplish so much during the 2019 field season. … Read more
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is leading a three-year restoration project at Beaver Creek Provincial Park in Trail to improve wildlife habitat and to reduce erosion along the creek bed. With the help of volunteers from J.L. Crowe Secondary School and Selkirk College, invasive plants were mechanically removed and the area was replanted … Read more