OUR VISION IS A THRIVING SALT SPRING ISLAND, RESILIENT TO CLIMATE CHANGE
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Transition Salt Spring is a community-powered non-profit building practical, place-based solutions to the climate crisis. Through education, research, hands-on workshops, advocacy, and local rebates, we’re building resilience and inspiring sustainable solutions for our island’s future.
Fire risk reduction & forest resilience
Conservation at home & work
Neighbourhood emergency preparedness
Drinking water & watershed protection
First Nations reconciliation
Climate-smart land use
Food security & agriculture
Sustainable waste management
Public & active transportation
Organizational capacity building
The latest
From local climate wins to upcoming events and important community calls to action, stay up to date with the work happening across Salt Spring and the Southern Gulf Islands.
Save the Date: The Community Clothing Swap is Back This Fall!
Last year, over 550 community members came together at Transition Salt Spring’s Slow Down Salt Spring Clothing Swap-keeping more than 900 kilos of clothing out of the landfill! This October, we’re doing it again. Dates…
Save the Date: The Toy Swap Will Be Back!
Slow Down Salt Spring’s beloved Toy Swap returns this December! It’s your chance to declutter, reduce waste, and share the magic of play-all while helping local families prepare for the holidays in a joyful, budget-friendly…
Save the Date for the Next Two Repair Cafes!
Save the Date for the Next Repair Cafes! Got a wobbly chair, a busted blender, or a coat with a torn seam? Don’t toss it-let’s fix it! The Repair Cafe is your chance to bring…
Real-world science: A solutions-based approach to environmental science
🌿 Science, Stewardship & Students: A Powerful Partnership on Salt Spring This spring, the TSS Climate Adaptation Research Lab (CARL) team continued a growing partnership with the Gulf Islands Secondary School, working closely with visionary…
Housing summit sets table for OCP review
A recent housing summit on Salt Spring Island has laid the groundwork for a comprehensive review of the island’s Official Community Plan (OCP). Spearheaded by Jon Cooksey, a prominent figure in local food security initiatives,…
Lighter Living – Water, Our Lifeblood
Water connects us all-and protecting it means protecting our future. Transition Salt Spring’s Lighter Living Program is here to help with practical tools to secure our island’s water resources. In the coming months, we’ll be…
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We’re turning local climate goals into real-world results - from forest restoration, home energy upgrades, and community skill-building. Every project brings us one step closer to a thriving island future.
