Join us for a unique experience during the Wildflower Festival as we delve into the fascinating world of edible invasive plants. The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS)invites you to embark on an Edible Invasives Plant Identification walk, where we will explore the lower mountain terrain, uncovering both hidden and Read more…
Yellow Flag Iris- Removal and Knowledge Sharing The Yellow Flag Iris Weed Pull Day held at Little White Lake was a great community event where various organizations joined forces to protect and enhance local ecosystems. The Skw’lax Guardian Program and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society spearheaded the initiative, with Read more…
Invasive Flower Pounding Workshop | With Charise Folnovic & CSISS Join us for a unique and educational experience at our “Invasive Flower Pounding Workshop” in collaboration with the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS). This multifaceted workshop will be led by the talented Charise Folnovic & Jess Booth! Discover how Read more…
Join us for an engaging and informative workshop on the effective management of Yellow Flag Iris through the implementation of Benthic Barriers. Led by renowned expert Dr. Catherine Tarasoff from Agrowest Consulting, this workshop will shed light on the “what, why, where, and how” of Benthic Barriers as a treatment Read more…
Event Description: We warmly invite you to share a local experience that combines creativity, sustainability, and community. Come join us for a collaborative Natural Dye workshop, in partnership with Jamie Kraus from Living Fragments and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS). In this hands-on workshop, we will utilize locally found Read more…
Description: Event: 10th Anniversary Yellow Flag Iris Weedpull Event & Secwepemc Knowledge Workshop Event Description: Join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society in celebrating their 10th anniversary of operations by participating in the annual Yellow Flag Iris Weedpull Event! We aim to tackle the invasive Yellow Flag Iris, notorious for invading wetlands, Read more…
Last week, the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) marked a significant milestone by celebrating its 10th anniversary at Kovach Park in Revelstoke. The event brought together long-standing board members, dedicated staff, partner organizations, volunteers, friends and family. Photo Caption: CSISS Staff and Board of Directors at a 10th Anniversary Read more…
The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) and the Province (Ministry of Agriculture and Food) has officially confirmed the presence of Chafer Beetles in Revelstoke, marking a significant development for our community. While Chafer Beetles are not currently regulated pests, their appearance in our area necessitates immediate action to mitigate Read more…
Go Skiing for Invasive Species Prevention Mustang Powder Cat Skiing has generously donated one seat on a cat-skiing trip to support invasive species management in our region! All proceeds raised through the auction will support managing and preventing invasive species in the Columbia Shuswap region. About our Auction. An all Read more…
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM ASSISTANT JOB TITLE: Invasive Species Program Assistant JOB REFERENCE: #001 CLOSING DATE: March 27, 2023 EMPLOYMENT DURATION: May 8-August 26, 2023: 35 hours/week (possibility for extension) HOURLY RATE: $23.46/hour POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1-2 JOB LOCATION: Work sites within the Read more…