By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council English ivy (European ivy, Common ivy) was commonly planted to provide quick cover for walls and buildings, and as…
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Kimberley recognized with 2026 Golden Shovel Award
Sometimes, making a difference starts with something as simple as noticing a weed. At the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council’s (EKISC) Annual General Meeting on…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council European rabbits are native to Europe and Northern Africa and have been introduced to every continent except Antarctica. They…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Black henbane, native to the Mediterranean region, was introduced to North America as an ornamental and medicinal plant. It’s…
Growing partnerships with local gardeners
By Megan MacPhee and Maja Waszkiewicz East Kootenay Invasive Species Council July was a busy month for East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) as we…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Field scabious crowds out forage and pasture plants, reducing food availability for grazing animals. It grows along disturbed roadsides…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Teasel (Wild teasel) is a biennial plant that prefers sunny locations and can grow in a range of wet…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Common bugloss (Alkanet) is a hairy, fleshy, plant native to Europe, Western and central Asia. It invades disturbed, sunny…
Cheers to Charity supports invasive species action
A unique community partnership is brewing this spring – literally. The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) has been selected as the featured charity for…
Know before you grow
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Spring is here in the East Kootenay, and you can feel it! Garden plans are being sketched out, seedlings…