INVASIVE SPECIES
YOUR DOG WANTS A JOB! Dogs were bred to work, it makes them happier and healthier
Join Morag Turnbull and Dave Zender And increase your stewardship and care of our environment.
A workshop:
We will firstly learn about what invasive species are, their impacts and the species that affect the places and ecosystems we love. Then we will divide into two groups: one group will get hands on experience identifying and controlling invasive plants, while the other group and their dogs will separate off. You will watch two trained dogs in action showing us how it is done. Then it is time for your pouch to shine. A Conservation dog trainer will be doing an introductory session with a select group of your dogs who appear ready – the rest will watch and learn. He will get them started on this fun and meaningful training.

Any dog can be a conservation search dog. Take advantage of a great opportunity to learn how to teach your dog an exciting new skill (or develop one further) while learning more about how to help your local ecosystem. Conservation K9 Service is a new program that teaches dogs and their owners to search for a variety of conservation related plants and animals. Ever heard of a “frog dog”?
Location: Invermere Dog Park – 4340 Toby Creek Rd, East Kootenay F
Things to bring: Bring your dog on leash if it is well behaved and heeds commands. Water for both of you, dress for the weather – it will be outdoors. Camera to take photos of invasive species. Trowel and gardening gloves. Garden Journal.
Cost: Members $15 Non members $25

The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) is a regional non-profit organization that strives to mitigate the negative environmental, social, and economic impacts of invasive species within the East Kootenay Region. EKISC has a strong education and outreach program and is the primary delivery organization for invasive species education in the East Kootenays.

This project is (in part) funded by the Columbia Basin Trust’s ReDi Grant.