OUR VISION IS A THRIVING SALT SPRING ISLAND, RESILIENT TO CLIMATE CHANGE
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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.
Invasive Plant Drop-Off Days
Two Event Dates!! Saturday, May 16th, at the Community Gospel ChapelSunday, May 31, at Fulford Hall10 am to 3 pm ✅ Bring Woody Invasives: Gorse, broom, holly, blackberry, daphne, woody ivy stems❌ Don’t Bring: Soft…
Grow the Most Food for the Least Money, All Year Round!
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 2pm-4pm | Live On Zoom Webinar with Gardening Expert Linda Gilkeson There are so many reasons to grow more food yourself – increasing costs, decreasing your reliance on imported foods,…
Repair Café – April 26th, 2026
The next Repair Café is coming up on Sunday, April 26th, 2026, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm at Meaden Hall.
Stations Available:
General Household Repair, General Clothing, Electrical Appliances, Darning Knitwear, Knife Sharpening, Jewelry, Zippers, and Bike Repair!
Lighter Living Starts in Your Neighbourhood
Now through April 15, the Salt Spring Island Foundation is offering Neighbourhood Small Grants of up to $500 to help bring community ideas to life. These grants are designed to spark connection, supporting projects that share skills, build local knowledge, and bring neighbours together.
To Protect Salt Spring’s Forests, We Need to Talk About Housing
Housing might not seem like a climate issue – but on Salt Spring, it’s one of the most important ones we face.
TSS believes there’s a better path – one that protects ecosystems and builds a more resilient community. Here’s why…
Watersheds, Leaks, & Outdoor Use
The importance of protecting Salt Spring Island’s precious freshwater resources can’t be overstated. Living on an island with limited water means we all share a responsibility to care for this essential resource. Our lakes, aquifers,…
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Transition Salt Spring is a community-powered non-profit focused on 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
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COMMUNITY IMPACTS
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.
