May Invasive Species Action Month Sicamous Spring Garden Festival- Saturday May 2nd Shuswap Fishing Derby, Brewed in Canada– Saturday May 9th Spring fair on Hudson– Saturday May 9th Revelstoke Farmers Market– Saturday May 23rd Revelstoke Garden Centre pop up – Friday May 29th Herald Provincial Park Invasive Species Workshop and Read more
It’s Invasive Species Action Month! We will be taking action at Herald Provincial Park! Join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society for a community weedpull along the shoreline and camping areas of Shuswap Lake. We’ll tackle invasive plants together, protect native habitat, and have a great time doing it. Saturday, Read more
Join us for Revelstoke’s Seedy Saturday, a lively, all-ages celebration of seeds, gardening, and community resilience! This annual event brings together gardeners, farmers, seed savers, and curious newcomers to share knowledge, stories, and of course seeds. When & Where: Saturday, March 7, 12pm-4pm @revelstokewintermarket Revelstoke Community Centre What Read more
CSISS Annual Report 2025: A Year in Review As we reflect on 2025, the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is proud to share the accomplishments of our dedicated team across our aquatic, terrestrial, and outreach programs throughout the region. It has been an exciting year of growth, collaboration, and meaningful Read more
CSISS Updates | Summer Season | From the Field | Engagement | Whirling Disease Survey | Species Spotlight: Goldfish | | Summer Online Workshop Series | Staff Updates for 2025 | Captivating Content | Upcoming Events | It’s been a busy and rewarding summer for our team out in Read more
WE invite you to a Community Weedpull on the Revelstoke Greenbelt on Wednesday, July 30th at 3PM. We’ll be meeting at Kovach Park and working together to remove invasive plant species that threaten our trails, native habitats, and ecosystem health. Whether you’re a seasoned steward or new to invasive species, all are welcome! We’ll provide gloves, tools, Read more
July 26th – Crafting Tinctures and SalvesHosted by CSISS with Métis herbalist Ashta Frank Discover the healing potential of invasive plants in this powerful session led by Ashta Frank, a Métis artist and herbalist. Grounded in cultural knowledge and reclamation, this workshop will guide participants through crafting salves and tinctures Read more
Join us at our July events! 3rd- Online Workshop- Alternative Uses for Invasive Plants- with Ashta Funk 4th – Aquatic Outreach – Salmon Arm Wharf 9th – Farmer’s Market Outreach – Celista 10th – Speed Weed* – Revelstoke Greenbelt 12th – Weed Pull* w/ Wildsight – Golden 15th- Farmer’s Market – Sicamous 16th – Weed Pull w/ GCC & Wildsight – Golden 17th – Weed Pull* – Shuswap Lake Read more
Get ready to pull together for our third annual Speed Weed—a fast-paced, feel-good community weed pull where teamwork, competition, and stewardship go hand in hand! Revelstoke Greenbelt – Meet at the gate by the Selkirk Saddle Club on the IllecillewaetThursday, July 10th | 5:00 PM Join CSISS, Wildsight Revelstoke, and Read more
Friday June 13 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qK89qKih81JkQAog8 Join CSISS for a community stewardship event Cress Creek! We’ll be removing spotted knapweed, Himalayan balsam and other invasive plants that threaten native ecosystems and recreational spaces along the lake. This is a great chance to make a hands-on difference Read more