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.
The Toy Swap Returns!
This holiday season, Salt Springers are invited to spread joy and reduce waste by taking part in the Community Toy Swap at Meaden Hall. This fun, family-friendly event gives pre-loved toys a second life while…
Give your feedback on the OCP!
Consensus for the Future: AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SALT SPRING WE NEED YOUR VOICE! The Islands Trust is asking for the first phase of community input on Salt Spring’s Official Community Plan (OCP) and Land Use…
Native Plants of C’UÁN / Tl’elhum (Salt Spring Island)
Native Plants of C’UÁN / Tl’elhum (Salt Spring Island) ELSIE CLAXTON Centennial Park’s native plantings, as well as these pages, honour the memory of Elsie Claxton, respected SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) Elder and Knowledge Keeper for the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich)…
Join the Lighter Living Round Up!
Lighter Living is a Transition Salt Spring (TSS) initiative that promotes more sustainable and balanced lifestyle choices. It emphasizes living within our ecological means—aligning our consumption with the Earth’s ability to regenerate its resources. Today,…
When Fire Meets Water: Healthy Watersheds as a Solution for the 21st Century
Rethinking Fire in Our Watersheds In the first webinar of the Fire Files series, “When Fire Meets Water: Healthy Watersheds as a Solution for the 21st Century,” experts explored how wildfires, water, and watershed health…
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,…
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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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.
