Join us in protecting our local ecosystems! Our events calendar is packed with opportunities to get involved—from hands-on weed pulls and educational workshops to community markets, engaging presentations, and fun outreach events. Whether you’re passionate about invasive species, curious to learn more, or just looking for a meaningful way to connect with your community and the land, there’s something for everyone. Check out what’s coming up and get involved!
Herald Provincial Park Invasive Species Community Workshop & Weed Pull
It’s Invasive Species Action Month, and we’re taking action at Herald Provincial Park! Join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society for a community weed pull along the shoreline and camping areas of Shuswap Lake. Together, we’ll remove invasive plants, help protect native habitat, and have a great time doing it.
When & Where
- Saturday, May 30th
- Plant ID and Invasive Species Workshop: 10:00 AM
- Weed Pull: 12:00 PM
- Herald Provincial Park, Tappen BC
- Meet at the main day-use parking lot beside the playground and boat launch.
What to Expect
- No experience necessary
- All tools provided
- Snacks and refreshments included
Please email us at info@columbiashuswapinvasives.org to confirm your attendance. Bring a friend who loves the lake and does not love knapweed.
Rail Trail Invasive Species Community Weed Pull
Join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society for a community weed pull along the Rail Trail, starting at Belvidere Park.
When & Where
- Wednesday, June 10th
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Meet at Belvidere Park, Enderby BC
What to Expect
- No experience necessary
- All tools provided
- Snacks and refreshments included
Please email us at info@columbiashuswapinvasives.org to confirm your attendance.
Yellow Flag Iris Weed Pull, Little White Lake
Join the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society for a community weed pull at Little White Lake! Together, we’ll help remove Yellow Flag Iris, an invasive plant that spreads aggressively through wetlands, streams, and lakeshores by seed
dispersal and underground rhizomes. Volunteers will assist with digging, cutting, and deadheading flowers to help prevent the plant from spreading further and protect local ecosystems.
When & Where
- Thursday, June 25th
- Volunteer check-in: 3:45 PM
- Weed pull: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Private residence, Little White Lake, Sorrento BC
- Additional location details will be provided after you sign up through the Google Form
What to Expect
To help make this event a success, participants are encouraged to bring their own canoes, if available, to access areas where Yellow Flag Iris is most prevalent. If you don’t have a canoe, don’t worry – all other necessary tools and equipment will be provided on-site.
Please RSVP using the Google Form
Food Commons Natural Dye Workshop
The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is partnering with the Revelstoke Local Food Initiative for a two-day invasive species harvesting and natural dye workshop.
Day 1: GROUP HARVEST of invasive species to gather dye materials
Day 2: SEW AND CELEBRATE with a discussion led by a CSISS representative
When
- Thursday, July 2nd and Friday, July 3rd
- 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM both evenings
More details coming soon – stay tuned!
Farmers Markets and Pop-Ups
Come and find us at the following markets and outreach pop-ups in the Columbia-Shuswap region!
Revelstoke Local Food Initiatives’ Farmers Market
First Street, downtown Revelstoke, BC
- Saturday, May 23rd, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday, June 27th, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday, July 25th, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday, August 29th, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Revelstoke Garden Center Pop-Up
899 Sandstone Road, Revelstoke, BC
On Friday, May 29th, from about 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, you will find the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society team at the Revelstoke Garden Center! Stop by to say hello and learn how to be PlantWise while you stock up on garden supplies.
Salmon Arm Downtown Farmers Market
Ross Street Plaza, Salmon Arm, BC
- Saturday, June 13th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday, July 11th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Golden Farmers Market
Spirit Square, Golden, BC
- Wednesday, June 17th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 15th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Celista Hall Farmers Market
5456 Squilax-Anglemont Road, Celista, BC
- Wednesday, July 8th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sorrento Village Farmers Market
1240 Trans-Canada Hwy, Sorrento, BC
- Saturday, Aug 1st, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM