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…
Help Protect Our Shorelines! Wednesday, June 18 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Martha Creek Provincial Park (shoreline & boat launch areas) Join CSISS for a shoreline stewardship event at beautiful Martha Creek! We’ll be removing spotted knapweed, an aggressive invasive plant that threatens native ecosystems and recreational spaces along the lake. Read more…
Join Us: Yellow Flag Iris Weed Pull at Little White Lake Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Massey Yard (Private Residence), 31XX White Lake Road, White Lake, B.C. Help protect local wetlands by joining CSISS for a community weed pull focused on Yellow Flag Read more…
Join us for a unique, free 3-part online workshop series this summer that explores creative and responsible ways to use invasive plants. In collaboration with invasive species groups across the Columbia Basin, this series blends ecology, conservation, and hands-on learning. Each webinar features expert insights, plant ID tips, sustainable harvesting Read more…
This Month, we invite you to celebrate Invasive Species Action Month with us—an opportunity to explore, learn, and protect the incredible ecosystems that surround us. The theme this year is “Small Actions, Big Impact” because even the tiniest steps—like brushing your boots or planting native species—can help stop the spread Read more…
Whirling disease, a parasite that attacks juvenile trout and whitefish, has been detected in Kootenay Lake. This invasive pathogen poses a serious threat to B.C.’s fish populations, freshwater ecosystems, and water quality. Join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS), Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS), the Province of B.C., Read more…