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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.
Wildfire risk: Understanding the 30-30-30 rule
The 30-30-30 Rule is widely used by wildfire professionals as a simple way to recognize conditions that can cause fires to grow quickly. When all three line up on the same day, vegetation and soil dry out fast, ignitions become more likely, and any fire that does start can spread quickly and unpredictably. Embers travel farther, spot fires can jump ahead of the main fire front, and firefighters face a much harder job. These are the days to take seriously.
Repair Café – Sept 19th, 2026
The next Repair Café is coming up on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm at Meaden Hall. Stations include: ✅ General Household Repair✅ General Clothing✅ Electrical Appliances✅ Darning Knitwear✅ Knife Sharpening✅ Jewelry✅…
The Sky Is Smoky Again. Here’s What to Do
If you have looked up at a hazy sky this week or felt that familiar smell in the air, you already know. Salt Spring is in smoke season again, and it is here now. We cannot control the fires themselves, but we can control how we protect ourselves and each other while the smoke is here.
Smoke is more than an inconvenience. It carries tiny particles that get deep into your lungs and can affect your whole body.
Salt Spring Residents Are Worried About Wildfire And Ready to Do Something About It
A recent community survey has given Transition Salt Spring a clearer picture of how residents feel about wildfire risk on the island, and the results are both sobering and encouraging. The survey received 459 responses from residents across Salt Spring. Read on to learn how the survey is shaping Salt Spring’s wildfire readiness.
Wildfire ready? Island braces for dry summer
Results from the recent Salt Spring Island Community Wildfire Survey showed that residents are increasingly concerned about hotter, drier summers and the wildfire risks that come with them. This year’s conditions are already reinforcing that concern. Read on for what you can do to help.
Simple Food Preservation: Fresh Storage, Easy Freezing & Dehydrating
Upcoming Webinar with BC Bestselling Author Linda Gilkeson, PhD Want to make the most of your garden harvest without expensive equipment or complex processing? Join acclaimed organic gardening expert Linda Gilkeson, PhD, for a practical,…
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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