By Megan Jamison, Kootenay Conservation Program Ten conservation projects were recently approved by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) to receive funding from the…
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Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Periwinkle was introduced to North America in the 1700’s, as an ornamental. This perennial evergreen plant reproduces by stolons…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council With our mild winter, we’ve had a few folks reach out about stink bugs appearing indoors – so here’s…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Rush Skeletonweed (Gum Succory, Devil’s Grass, Nakedweed) is a deep-rooted perennial plant that invades rangelands, roadsides, and other disturbed…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council English holly (European holly, Common holly) is known for its shiny red berries and dark green, spiny evergreen leaves….
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Queen Annes’ lace (Wild carrot) is common to roadsides and other disturbed areas. It was introduced from Europe as…
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Northern pike are native to northeast B.C. and are common throughout Quebec, Ontario, the Prairie provinces, and northern territories….
Invasive of the Month
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Scotch broom (English broom) is an escaped garden plant introduced from Europe that easily invades sunny, disturbed sites such…
EKISC annual general meeting Sept. 16
It’s almost time for the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council’s (EKISC) annual general meeting. Between staff changes, a busy work-planning season, and spring/summer flying by…
How to dispose of invasive plants
By East Kootenay Invasive Species Council Did you know that how you get rid of your garden waste could be helping invasive plants spread? Invasive…