Upcoming and Recent Events
Embark on a Journey into the World of Permaculture Design
April 24th – October 30thWednesdays 5 pm – 8:30 pm@Paradise Within Farm In a world on fire, Permaculture Design offers us the most practical and accessible toolkit for building resilience…
Here Comes the Next Repair Cafe!
Did you miss the last Repair Cafe in February? Do you still have broken items lying around your house that you don’t want to toss out? The Repair Cafe is…
Embark on a Journey into the World of Permaculture Design
April 24th – October 30thWednesdays 5 pm – 8:30 pm@Paradise Within Farm In a world on fire, Permaculture Design offers us the most practical and accessible toolkit for building resilience…
Here Comes the Next Repair Cafe!
Did you miss the last Repair Cafe in February? Do you still have broken items lying around your house that you don’t want to toss out? The Repair Cafe is…
Past Events
Reducing Wildfire Risks & Biochar: TSS Members Travel to Clearwater, BC, to Talk About Forest Resiliency
On April 5th and 6th, Grace Fields, the TSS Project Coordinator for the Climate Adaptation Research Lab (CARL), and Brian Smallshaw (Biochar Working Group Lead) travelled up to Clearwater, BC,…
Don’t Miss Salt Spring’s First Repair Cafe!
Saturday, February 3rd10:30 am – 1:30 pm Salt Spring Public LibraryOur volunteer repair experts can help with textiles, small appliances, electronics, and general repairs. Ever wondered what to do with that…
Wonders of the Salish Sea 2024
Wonders of the Salish Sea 2024 This popular 4-part speakers series on the Salish Sea is back again in 2024 to delight and enlighten you about the marvels of our…
Introduction to Sociocracy Workshop
Friday January 26th 2024, 1:30-4:30pm Register here Increasingly, organizations dedicated to community development are acknowledging that conventional top-down decision-making and centralized structures don’t align with their values of equity, shared…
Beyond Climate Change: the nuts and bolts of adaptation at the local scale
Transition Salt Spring is excited to announce a free webinar featuring our very own scientist-in-residence, Dr. Ruth Waldick. She’ll speak about local adaptation in a talk titled “Beyond Climate Change:…
Slow Down Salt Spring Toy Swap
A waste reduction initiative hosted by Transition Salt SpringDonate no longer needed (in giftable used condition) toys for tots, kids, and teens and come shop for FREE. You drop off…
Ready or Not: Facing the Climate Challenges Ahead Webinar
As we navigate the aftermath of extreme droughts and wildfires, the question looms—Is Salt Spring Island truly prepared for the climate challenges ahead? Transition Salt Spring has just unveiled the…
ENERGY BLINDNESS AND OUR FUTURE
Have you wondered how the decline of energy will impact our everyday lives? Here on Salt Spring Island, our population is better-informed than most on climate change and other environmental…
Seasons in the Salish Sea
Are there seasons underwater? Underwater Photographer Ann Donahue and Marine Biologist Anne Parkinson will present evidence of the seasonal changes in the Salish Sea via anecdotes and short videos filmed…
Forage Fish Fun at Fulford
How do you find a tiny fish egg on a beach of sand? That’s what we learned on a sunny, warm September day on the shore of Drummond Park. Fifteen…
Slow Down Salt Spring Clothing Swap
Slow Down Salt Spring Clothing SwapA waste reduction initiative hosted by Transition Salt Spring Donate no longer needed adult and children’s clothing, and come shop for FREE. You drop off…
Spune’luxutth (Penelakut) Tribe’s Third Annual March for the Children
On behalf of the Spune’luxutth (Penelakut) Tribe all are welcome to attend the Third Annual March for the Children. This Monday, August 7, 2023 Start time: 8:30 am Oak Street,…
Future-proof your Home with Water Management: $ave Money and Improve Resiliency by Harnessing Your Water Resources – Video
Future-proof your Home with Water Management: $ave Money and Improve Resiliency by Harnessing Your Water Resources. Watch this informative webinar that will revolutionize the way you manage water on your…
Why Healthy Forests Matter in Reducing Fire and Drought Risk with Erik Piikkila – Video
Why Healthy Forests Matter in Reducing Fire and Drought Risk with Erik Piikkila – Video Watch the recording of this enlightening Q&A session with Erik Piikkila, a forest ecologist, as…
Welcoming Native Pollinators to Our Neighbourhood Gardens with Bee Expert Bonnie Zand- Video
Welcoming Native Pollinators to Our Neighbourhood Gardens with Bee Expert Bonnie Zand View the recording from June 8, 2023 on our Youtube Channel Here. Discover practical tips and strategies from…
Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone- Video
Transition Salt Spring hosted a workshop on February 27th, 2023 Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone:A Practitioner’s Workshop The event brought together over seventy participants, including regional…
Reducing Fire and Drought Risk with Erik Piikkila
Reducing Fire and Drought Risk: Protecting Our Drinking Water and Homes from Wildfires We are delighted to present two presentations by local Forest Ecologist Erik Piikkila from Yellow Point Ecological…
New Local Committee Commission (LCC)All Candidates Forum – Video
New Local Committee Commission (LCC)All Candidates Forum Salt Spring has decided on an innovative new decision-making body that will give eligible residents a greater voice on a range of issues,…
Invasive Plant Drop-Off Days 2023
Three events this May and June will help you get rid of your non-native invasive plants easily and affordably. The Invasive plant drop-off on Saturday, May 13, at the Community…
Learn Where LCC Candidates Stand on Key Issues – Questions
Responses From Local Community Commissioner Candidates Following are the responses to a questionnaire developed for the candidates standing for election to the new CRD Local Community Commission approved by voters…
ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video
ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video Get access to THOUSANDS of dollars, improve your comfort, and save big on your energy bill – All while reducing your environmental impact.…
Our friends at Salt Spring Community Energy are putting on a wonderful range of events!
EIGHT exciting and informing Electrify Salt Spring Events this April and May hosted by Salt Spring Community Energy. Salt Spring’s Electrified Future Has Begun! Join the growing community of people…
Earth Day Bike Ride with Adam Olsen
Why: Ride to show your support for safer walking & wheeling trails on Salt Spring. There will also be bicycle blender smoothies afterwards… What: The group cycling route will take…
You’re Invited to the NATIVE PLANT GARDEN Community Launch Sunday, April 16 from 1 pm-3 pm
@ at the Indigenous Welcome Figure along Rainbow Road at the south end of the Hydro Field, just across from Al’s Falafels. Come learn about Nature’s medicine cabinet & pantry…
United 4 Forests Zoom Presentation
Learn more about the United We Stand for Old-Growth Declaration and the upcoming rally and walk. Date: Feb 21, 2023 Time: 7:30 PM Where: Live on Zoom Jens Wieting, Sierra…
Rematriation Film Screening and Question and Answer w/ Briony Penn
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 15th, 7- 9 pm.COST: FreeWHERE: SSI Public Library Watch a screening of the movie: https://rematriationthefilm.com/the-film Communities all over the province are coming together to show solidarity in support…
Wonders of the Salish Sea 2023
We are pleased to announce the dates for the popular course Wonders of the Salish Sea 2023. Discover the magic of the Salish Sea with our four-part series of exciting…
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate With renowned gardening expert Linda Gilkeson Sunday February 12, 2023 2:30 – 4:30 pm Via Zoom. REGISTER HERE Our regional climate is…
Green Drinks
Join us to celebrate the progress in renewables globally and discuss what we can do locally for next year in the lovely ambience of the Mateada. Short 15-minute YouTube at…
North American book release for Rosemary Morrow’s new book ‘Earth Restorer’s Guide to Permaculture
“The road to restoration is putting back more than we take. The restorative ethic is inherent in permaculture and is basic to all natural and designed systems. This is the…
AGM POSTPONED TO DEC 6th 2022
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting to hear about our activities this year and find out about what’s coming up next year. POSTPONED due to weather to Tuesday…
Beyond Climate Change – A Case study looking at our Vulnerable Forests
Beyond Climate Change – A Case study looking at our Vulnerable Forests Dr Ruth Waldick presents at UNBC on our Mt Maxwell Adaptation Lab Project on Nov. 11, 2022. Watch…
BioChar Activities and workshop on Salt Spring
December Biochar Workshop: presented by Brian Smallshaw Changed from Saturday, Dec 10 to SUNDAY, 11 December 2022 1-4pm Geri Alton’s horse paddock, 125 Stevens Road South end: Beaver Point Road, past…
All About Wood Stoves Webinar Video
All About Wood Stoves Webinar Recording Replay Link Here Thank YOU for joining our ‘All About Wood Stoves’ webinar on Tuesday Oct 25, 2022. Together with Assistant Chief Mitchell Sherrin…
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate – Video
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate With renowned gardening expert Linda Gilkeson Wednesday, July 13, 2022Via Zoom6:30 – 8:30 pm Our regional climate is transforming rapidly as the global climate…
Removal of Yellow Flag Iris
On Monday, June 13th, the Native Plant Stewardship working group, and a few community members, led by Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, removed some yellow flag iris at a site on Miles…
June Nature Extravaganza
Nature Salt Spring invites Bird and Nature Lovers to the ‘June Nature Extravaganza‘ June 10-13 We’ve put together 12 amazing different events for the June 10-13 weekend, and we have award-winning Guest Naturalists,…
Salt Spring Seals – 20th Anniversary Documentary Screening
Salt Spring Seals- 20th Anniversary Documentary Screening The Fritz Theatre June 22, 2022 7:30-8:30pm The documentarian Florence Rockwell swims with the Seals (along with TSS’s past president Anne Parkinson) and…
An Intro to Growing Food for Total Beginners
The Intro to Gardening course is full – sorry you missed it. If you wish to be on the waiting list or participate in future events, please email info@transitionsaltspring.com. Upcoming on…
A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate: Everyone’s Guide to the Science of Climate Change – Talk
Saturday May 14th 7pm SSI Library Program Room Geologist Steven Earle talks about his new book A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate: Everyone’s Guide to the Science of Climate Change. An accessible,…
Invasive Plant Drop Off Events 2022
Invasive Plant Drop Off Events are presented by the Native Plant Stewardship Working Group of Transition Salt Spring This year there are two opportunities to drop off your invasive plants…
Climate Action Starts at Home Webinar
Webinar presented by the Climate Action Coach Program of Transition Salt Spring Chat follow up and Recording link from May 17, 2022 Watch the webinar here for more info and answers to…
On the Rise
A festival presented by Transition Salt Spring, Salt Spring Arts & Graffiti TheatreSeptember 1 – 30, 2022Salt Spring Island, BC
Fracking the Peace – Film Screening
Fracking the Peace – Film Screening Join us on Tuesday, May 3rd for a community screening of Fracking the Peace, a powerful new documentary telling the story of residents in…
Virtual Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference 2022
Virtual Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference 2022 Honouring our Ancestors: Visions for Future Generations and the Salish Sea April 26-28, 2022 Visit to register: https://salishseaconference.com/ Virtual Conference Includes Over 200 Presenters…
Let’s Get There Green! Video
Let’s Get There Green! Transportation Solutions for the Gulf Islands Presented and Recorded on March 31, 2022 Watch Replay Here For those keen to learn more about transportation issues on…
Come Celebrate Our Earth! Postponed to April 23rd, 2022
Come Celebrate Earth Hour! Planned as a part of the globally celebrated “Earth Hour” event March 26th, our rain postponed event will happen April 23rd. Please come to the Meadow…
World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022
World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022 For Release March 16, 2022, authored by SSIWPA World Water Day reminds us we live at the intersection of climate change and elevated…
Wonders of the Salish Sea 2022
Welcome to Wonders of the Salish Sea Mondays: April 4, 11, 25, and May 2, 2022 7-9 pm (PST) A four-part online environmental learning series for adults designed to awaken…
DAY OF ACTION FOR A JUST TRANSITION
Victoria Action for Just Transition Saturday, March 12 1:30 PM Centennial SquareVictoria BC, Lekwungen Territory SIGN UP HERE It’s been nearly 3 years since Justin Trudeau first promised a Just Transition…
Let’s go shopping for an EV!
Video- Let’s go shopping for an EV! Buying an electric vehicle is a huge decision. You can save thousands of $$ on your next electric vehicle through BC’s Point of…
EV Owners Holiday Social
Salt Spring EV Owners are invited to the Transition Salt Spring – EV Group Holiday Gathering. It will be held at the newly re-opened Mateada cocktail restaurant 110-150 FG Rd.…
$ave Big with Home Energy Assessments, Insulation and Draft Sealing Webinar- Video
Thanks for attending$ave Big with Home Energy Assessments, Insulation and Draft Sealing7 pm Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 We enjoyed a great evening of learning with Home Energy Assessment professionals Mike…
Free Live Streamed Event with Paul Hawken – Introducing Regeneration
Sunday, November 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Register Here
Busting the Fossil Fuel Corridor Presentation
You are invited to join RAVEN and the West Coast Climate Action Network (WE-CAN) on Wednesday, November 17 at 4pm, for the first in our 4-part series on Indigenous Perspectives on…
Join CBC Victoria’s Kathryn Marlow at a discussion about the health and future of B.C. waters
Reposted from CBC The heat dome of June 2021 came with dire consequences and brought attention to a host of environmental concerns, one of them being the state of the Salish Sea…
Video- Forests, Water, Fire … An evening of dynamic discussion on how to beat the heat and steward our own backyard
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:30 – 8:30 pm via zoom Thank you to all who joined us for this dynamic discussion with Dr Ruth Waldick TSS, Bill Henderson: Moderator, Musician, Dr.…
Burn it Smart
Why waste wood and risk fires when you can “Burn it Smart”? Local firefighters are hosting the fourth annual “Burn it Smart” workshop to teach about wood heat. Wednesday, November…
How to Plan Your Rainwater Harvesting System- Video
Join your Climate Action Coaches in the replay of our second webinar! How to Plan Your Rainwater Harvesting System November 9th 2021 7:00 pm on Zoom Watch here. If you…
Kathryn Harrison. Climate Change, COP26 & Canada.
Sunday October 17th 7.30 pm ArtSpring International leaders are formulating their pledges and policies for COP 26 with the UN Secretary-General saying: …there is no time for delay and no room for excuses.…
Climate Change Impacts for Salt Spring and What We Can Do About It.
A Canadian Federation of University Women Salt Spring Island Chapter event with Transition Salt Spring (TSS) Chair, Bryan Young. Lions Hall Monday, Oct. 18th 10:30 am -12:30 pm Bryan will…
All About Heat Pumps Webinar Video
On behalf of all of us at Transition Salt Spring, thanks so much to our over 100 participants for attending our first Climate Action Coach Program webinar ‘All About Heat…
Invitation to the Launch of the West Coast Climate Action Network
Join us at the Public Launch of the West Coast Climate Action Network. Tuesday October 5th, at 7pm. Live-streamed on YouTube. Register here. You can also watch on Facebook Join us…
Fall Fair Fun
We had a great weekend at the Salt Spring Fall Fair Sept 18, 19 2021 having conversations about climate action with hundreds of islanders! Thanks for being there and to…
Salt Springers Take Action for the Global Climate Strike
On Friday, September 24th at 12 noon at the United Church Meadow over 70 Salt Springers gathered to show their commitment to climate action and enjoy a beautiful day together…
All About Heat Pumps Webinar
Please join us for our first Climate Action Coach Program webinar: All About Heat Pumps: featuring Clean BC’s Community Energy Coach: Sam Wright Tues Sept 28th at 7 pm Please…
Take Action Salt Spring
Global Climate Strike #UPROOTTHESYSTEM Fridays For Future This September 24, 2021, our fight for genuine, intersectional climate justice continues with another Global Climate Strike in conjunction with the global movement.…
Zero Waste Conference: A Future Without Waste
Thursday, October 28 Unlock the power of imagination and transformation – Step into creative and innovative thinking – Design a resilient, carbon neutral and circular future. Secure your virtual seat…
Forestry Solutions!
We believe forests are the key to solve MANY of our problems. Why? They are economic engines & job creators, fire suppressors and biodiversity enhancers, freshwater harvesters and food suppliers,…
Saanich Peninsula IPM workshop for farmers
1pm, July 14th 2021 This will be an on-farm workshop, which will teach growers about the principles of Integrated Pest Management, demonstrate different techniques that can be used to monitor…
What’s Happening to Our Forests and Trees?
Featuring acclaimed BC forest ecology scientists Dr. Andy Mackinnon and Dr. Richard Hebda June 30th 2021 7:30 pm on Zoom Please register here: www.tinyurl.com/SSForests The Salt Spring Island Conservancy and…
EV – Ask an Expert
Free Zoom presentation on Tuesday, June 22 at 7pm This class is offered at no cost. It is intended for folks interested in purchasing or looking after their EV’s. Please let your neighbours…
Let’s Grow Together- Victory Gardens for Climate Resilience
Let’s Grow Together Follow up chat and links from our TSS event June 9th 2021 (Sincere apologies but the video recording of this event has disappeared into the ethers. The…
Fulford Harbour/Drummond Park Shoreline Clean-up
Organizer Dead Boats Disposal Society Date Friday, May 28, 2021 Start Time 10:30 am Event Length for as long as you can join in! Location Fulford Harbour/Drummond Park Shorelines The…
Freshwater Stewardship for Challenging Times – Video
Did you miss this event on April 21, 2021? Good news! Below is the complete list of links offered along with the video recording. We all know that our island…
Water Storage Options Presentation Resources- Video
Every year, nearly one cubic meter of water falls on every square meter of Salt Spring Island. So why do we have a water shortage problem? How and why should…
A Conversation with David Williams
Tuesday, June 1 at 6:30 pm on Zoom Preregistration required by emailing Debra@saltspringconservancy.ca Register for this free event by noon on Monday, May 31. Please join us for an engaging conversation…
Let’s Grow Together! Victory Gardens for Climate Resilience
Free Live Public Zoom Presentation and Discussion Wednesday June 9, 7-8:45pm on Zoom Register here! COVID has seen the interest in gardening and food security skyrocket. And for a good reason.…
“Let’s Beef up our (Food) Security: Building Healthy Abundant Food Systems” Event Recording
Did you miss this event on May 19? Good News, you can watch the recorded presentations here! Salt Spring food growers are significantly reducing the GHG emissions we produce by…
Invasive Plant Drop Off Days!
The TSS Native Plant Stewardship group, in conjunction with the SS Fire Rescue, is hosting two invasive species drop off days for gorse, broom, holly. 10am-3pm, Saturday May 15th at…
Using Nature’s Ways to Fight the Climate Crisis
Video Presentation Recording: On Sunday, April 11th 2021, TSS hosted a presentation by one of Canada’s key biodiversity specialists, Dr. Risa Smith, who helped to clarify the possibilities for local…
Sea Level Rise Workshop
This is a reminder that the Islands Trust will be hosting, with Living Oceans, a sea level rise workshop on Monday, January 28, 2019 on Salt Spring Island (details below).…
Press Release – Resilience Fair Big Success
If a good definition of the word Resilience is “a strong, diverse community, able to deal with any future challenges” (Climate Change, peak oil, collapsing economies and local disasters) then…
2014 Renewable Energy Conference
Exploring Issues and Solutions April 5, 2014 – 8:30am – 3:30pm High School Multipurpose Room KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Rob Abbott With 200 islanders in attendance, there were many discussions in 14 different workshops. A Climate…
2016 Community Energy Conference & Social
Opportunities for A Low-Carbon Future April 23, 2016 – 9:30am – 6:00pm High School Multipurpose Room tickets are $15 in advance at Salt Spring Books, $20 at the door. download…
Reducing Wildfire Risks & Biochar: TSS Members Travel to Clearwater, BC, to Talk About Forest Resiliency
On April 5th and 6th, Grace Fields, the TSS Project Coordinator for the Climate Adaptation Research Lab (CARL), and Brian Smallshaw (Biochar Working Group Lead) travelled up to Clearwater, BC,…
Don’t Miss Salt Spring’s First Repair Cafe!
Saturday, February 3rd10:30 am – 1:30 pm Salt Spring Public LibraryOur volunteer repair experts can help with textiles, small appliances, electronics, and general repairs. Ever wondered what to do with that…
Wonders of the Salish Sea 2024
Wonders of the Salish Sea 2024 This popular 4-part speakers series on the Salish Sea is back again in 2024 to delight and enlighten you about the marvels of our…
Introduction to Sociocracy Workshop
Friday January 26th 2024, 1:30-4:30pm Register here Increasingly, organizations dedicated to community development are acknowledging that conventional top-down decision-making and centralized structures don’t align with their values of equity, shared…
Beyond Climate Change: the nuts and bolts of adaptation at the local scale
Transition Salt Spring is excited to announce a free webinar featuring our very own scientist-in-residence, Dr. Ruth Waldick. She’ll speak about local adaptation in a talk titled “Beyond Climate Change:…
Slow Down Salt Spring Toy Swap
A waste reduction initiative hosted by Transition Salt SpringDonate no longer needed (in giftable used condition) toys for tots, kids, and teens and come shop for FREE. You drop off…
Ready or Not: Facing the Climate Challenges Ahead Webinar
As we navigate the aftermath of extreme droughts and wildfires, the question looms—Is Salt Spring Island truly prepared for the climate challenges ahead? Transition Salt Spring has just unveiled the…
ENERGY BLINDNESS AND OUR FUTURE
Have you wondered how the decline of energy will impact our everyday lives? Here on Salt Spring Island, our population is better-informed than most on climate change and other environmental…
Seasons in the Salish Sea
Are there seasons underwater? Underwater Photographer Ann Donahue and Marine Biologist Anne Parkinson will present evidence of the seasonal changes in the Salish Sea via anecdotes and short videos filmed…
Forage Fish Fun at Fulford
How do you find a tiny fish egg on a beach of sand? That’s what we learned on a sunny, warm September day on the shore of Drummond Park. Fifteen…
Slow Down Salt Spring Clothing Swap
Slow Down Salt Spring Clothing SwapA waste reduction initiative hosted by Transition Salt Spring Donate no longer needed adult and children’s clothing, and come shop for FREE. You drop off…
Spune’luxutth (Penelakut) Tribe’s Third Annual March for the Children
On behalf of the Spune’luxutth (Penelakut) Tribe all are welcome to attend the Third Annual March for the Children. This Monday, August 7, 2023 Start time: 8:30 am Oak Street,…
Future-proof your Home with Water Management: $ave Money and Improve Resiliency by Harnessing Your Water Resources – Video
Future-proof your Home with Water Management: $ave Money and Improve Resiliency by Harnessing Your Water Resources. Watch this informative webinar that will revolutionize the way you manage water on your…
Why Healthy Forests Matter in Reducing Fire and Drought Risk with Erik Piikkila – Video
Why Healthy Forests Matter in Reducing Fire and Drought Risk with Erik Piikkila – Video Watch the recording of this enlightening Q&A session with Erik Piikkila, a forest ecologist, as…
Welcoming Native Pollinators to Our Neighbourhood Gardens with Bee Expert Bonnie Zand- Video
Welcoming Native Pollinators to Our Neighbourhood Gardens with Bee Expert Bonnie Zand View the recording from June 8, 2023 on our Youtube Channel Here. Discover practical tips and strategies from…
Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone- Video
Transition Salt Spring hosted a workshop on February 27th, 2023 Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone:A Practitioner’s Workshop The event brought together over seventy participants, including regional…
Reducing Fire and Drought Risk with Erik Piikkila
Reducing Fire and Drought Risk: Protecting Our Drinking Water and Homes from Wildfires We are delighted to present two presentations by local Forest Ecologist Erik Piikkila from Yellow Point Ecological…
New Local Committee Commission (LCC)All Candidates Forum – Video
New Local Committee Commission (LCC)All Candidates Forum Salt Spring has decided on an innovative new decision-making body that will give eligible residents a greater voice on a range of issues,…
Invasive Plant Drop-Off Days 2023
Three events this May and June will help you get rid of your non-native invasive plants easily and affordably. The Invasive plant drop-off on Saturday, May 13, at the Community…
Learn Where LCC Candidates Stand on Key Issues – Questions
Responses From Local Community Commissioner Candidates Following are the responses to a questionnaire developed for the candidates standing for election to the new CRD Local Community Commission approved by voters…
ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video
ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video Get access to THOUSANDS of dollars, improve your comfort, and save big on your energy bill – All while reducing your environmental impact.…
Our friends at Salt Spring Community Energy are putting on a wonderful range of events!
EIGHT exciting and informing Electrify Salt Spring Events this April and May hosted by Salt Spring Community Energy. Salt Spring’s Electrified Future Has Begun! Join the growing community of people…
Earth Day Bike Ride with Adam Olsen
Why: Ride to show your support for safer walking & wheeling trails on Salt Spring. There will also be bicycle blender smoothies afterwards… What: The group cycling route will take…
You’re Invited to the NATIVE PLANT GARDEN Community Launch Sunday, April 16 from 1 pm-3 pm
@ at the Indigenous Welcome Figure along Rainbow Road at the south end of the Hydro Field, just across from Al’s Falafels. Come learn about Nature’s medicine cabinet & pantry…
United 4 Forests Zoom Presentation
Learn more about the United We Stand for Old-Growth Declaration and the upcoming rally and walk. Date: Feb 21, 2023 Time: 7:30 PM Where: Live on Zoom Jens Wieting, Sierra…
Rematriation Film Screening and Question and Answer w/ Briony Penn
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 15th, 7- 9 pm.COST: FreeWHERE: SSI Public Library Watch a screening of the movie: https://rematriationthefilm.com/the-film Communities all over the province are coming together to show solidarity in support…
Wonders of the Salish Sea 2023
We are pleased to announce the dates for the popular course Wonders of the Salish Sea 2023. Discover the magic of the Salish Sea with our four-part series of exciting…
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate With renowned gardening expert Linda Gilkeson Sunday February 12, 2023 2:30 – 4:30 pm Via Zoom. REGISTER HERE Our regional climate is…
Green Drinks
Join us to celebrate the progress in renewables globally and discuss what we can do locally for next year in the lovely ambience of the Mateada. Short 15-minute YouTube at…
North American book release for Rosemary Morrow’s new book ‘Earth Restorer’s Guide to Permaculture
“The road to restoration is putting back more than we take. The restorative ethic is inherent in permaculture and is basic to all natural and designed systems. This is the…
AGM POSTPONED TO DEC 6th 2022
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting to hear about our activities this year and find out about what’s coming up next year. POSTPONED due to weather to Tuesday…
Beyond Climate Change – A Case study looking at our Vulnerable Forests
Beyond Climate Change – A Case study looking at our Vulnerable Forests Dr Ruth Waldick presents at UNBC on our Mt Maxwell Adaptation Lab Project on Nov. 11, 2022. Watch…
BioChar Activities and workshop on Salt Spring
December Biochar Workshop: presented by Brian Smallshaw Changed from Saturday, Dec 10 to SUNDAY, 11 December 2022 1-4pm Geri Alton’s horse paddock, 125 Stevens Road South end: Beaver Point Road, past…
All About Wood Stoves Webinar Video
All About Wood Stoves Webinar Recording Replay Link Here Thank YOU for joining our ‘All About Wood Stoves’ webinar on Tuesday Oct 25, 2022. Together with Assistant Chief Mitchell Sherrin…
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate – Video
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate With renowned gardening expert Linda Gilkeson Wednesday, July 13, 2022Via Zoom6:30 – 8:30 pm Our regional climate is transforming rapidly as the global climate…
Removal of Yellow Flag Iris
On Monday, June 13th, the Native Plant Stewardship working group, and a few community members, led by Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, removed some yellow flag iris at a site on Miles…
June Nature Extravaganza
Nature Salt Spring invites Bird and Nature Lovers to the ‘June Nature Extravaganza‘ June 10-13 We’ve put together 12 amazing different events for the June 10-13 weekend, and we have award-winning Guest Naturalists,…
Salt Spring Seals – 20th Anniversary Documentary Screening
Salt Spring Seals- 20th Anniversary Documentary Screening The Fritz Theatre June 22, 2022 7:30-8:30pm The documentarian Florence Rockwell swims with the Seals (along with TSS’s past president Anne Parkinson) and…
An Intro to Growing Food for Total Beginners
The Intro to Gardening course is full – sorry you missed it. If you wish to be on the waiting list or participate in future events, please email info@transitionsaltspring.com. Upcoming on…
A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate: Everyone’s Guide to the Science of Climate Change – Talk
Saturday May 14th 7pm SSI Library Program Room Geologist Steven Earle talks about his new book A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate: Everyone’s Guide to the Science of Climate Change. An accessible,…
Invasive Plant Drop Off Events 2022
Invasive Plant Drop Off Events are presented by the Native Plant Stewardship Working Group of Transition Salt Spring This year there are two opportunities to drop off your invasive plants…
Climate Action Starts at Home Webinar
Webinar presented by the Climate Action Coach Program of Transition Salt Spring Chat follow up and Recording link from May 17, 2022 Watch the webinar here for more info and answers to…
On the Rise
A festival presented by Transition Salt Spring, Salt Spring Arts & Graffiti TheatreSeptember 1 – 30, 2022Salt Spring Island, BC
Fracking the Peace – Film Screening
Fracking the Peace – Film Screening Join us on Tuesday, May 3rd for a community screening of Fracking the Peace, a powerful new documentary telling the story of residents in…
Virtual Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference 2022
Virtual Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference 2022 Honouring our Ancestors: Visions for Future Generations and the Salish Sea April 26-28, 2022 Visit to register: https://salishseaconference.com/ Virtual Conference Includes Over 200 Presenters…
Let’s Get There Green! Video
Let’s Get There Green! Transportation Solutions for the Gulf Islands Presented and Recorded on March 31, 2022 Watch Replay Here For those keen to learn more about transportation issues on…
Come Celebrate Our Earth! Postponed to April 23rd, 2022
Come Celebrate Earth Hour! Planned as a part of the globally celebrated “Earth Hour” event March 26th, our rain postponed event will happen April 23rd. Please come to the Meadow…
World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022
World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022 For Release March 16, 2022, authored by SSIWPA World Water Day reminds us we live at the intersection of climate change and elevated…
Wonders of the Salish Sea 2022
Welcome to Wonders of the Salish Sea Mondays: April 4, 11, 25, and May 2, 2022 7-9 pm (PST) A four-part online environmental learning series for adults designed to awaken…
DAY OF ACTION FOR A JUST TRANSITION
Victoria Action for Just Transition Saturday, March 12 1:30 PM Centennial SquareVictoria BC, Lekwungen Territory SIGN UP HERE It’s been nearly 3 years since Justin Trudeau first promised a Just Transition…
Let’s go shopping for an EV!
Video- Let’s go shopping for an EV! Buying an electric vehicle is a huge decision. You can save thousands of $$ on your next electric vehicle through BC’s Point of…
EV Owners Holiday Social
Salt Spring EV Owners are invited to the Transition Salt Spring – EV Group Holiday Gathering. It will be held at the newly re-opened Mateada cocktail restaurant 110-150 FG Rd.…
$ave Big with Home Energy Assessments, Insulation and Draft Sealing Webinar- Video
Thanks for attending$ave Big with Home Energy Assessments, Insulation and Draft Sealing7 pm Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 We enjoyed a great evening of learning with Home Energy Assessment professionals Mike…
Free Live Streamed Event with Paul Hawken – Introducing Regeneration
Sunday, November 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Register Here
Busting the Fossil Fuel Corridor Presentation
You are invited to join RAVEN and the West Coast Climate Action Network (WE-CAN) on Wednesday, November 17 at 4pm, for the first in our 4-part series on Indigenous Perspectives on…
Join CBC Victoria’s Kathryn Marlow at a discussion about the health and future of B.C. waters
Reposted from CBC The heat dome of June 2021 came with dire consequences and brought attention to a host of environmental concerns, one of them being the state of the Salish Sea…
Video- Forests, Water, Fire … An evening of dynamic discussion on how to beat the heat and steward our own backyard
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:30 – 8:30 pm via zoom Thank you to all who joined us for this dynamic discussion with Dr Ruth Waldick TSS, Bill Henderson: Moderator, Musician, Dr.…
Burn it Smart
Why waste wood and risk fires when you can “Burn it Smart”? Local firefighters are hosting the fourth annual “Burn it Smart” workshop to teach about wood heat. Wednesday, November…
How to Plan Your Rainwater Harvesting System- Video
Join your Climate Action Coaches in the replay of our second webinar! How to Plan Your Rainwater Harvesting System November 9th 2021 7:00 pm on Zoom Watch here. If you…
Kathryn Harrison. Climate Change, COP26 & Canada.
Sunday October 17th 7.30 pm ArtSpring International leaders are formulating their pledges and policies for COP 26 with the UN Secretary-General saying: …there is no time for delay and no room for excuses.…
Climate Change Impacts for Salt Spring and What We Can Do About It.
A Canadian Federation of University Women Salt Spring Island Chapter event with Transition Salt Spring (TSS) Chair, Bryan Young. Lions Hall Monday, Oct. 18th 10:30 am -12:30 pm Bryan will…
All About Heat Pumps Webinar Video
On behalf of all of us at Transition Salt Spring, thanks so much to our over 100 participants for attending our first Climate Action Coach Program webinar ‘All About Heat…
Invitation to the Launch of the West Coast Climate Action Network
Join us at the Public Launch of the West Coast Climate Action Network. Tuesday October 5th, at 7pm. Live-streamed on YouTube. Register here. You can also watch on Facebook Join us…
Fall Fair Fun
We had a great weekend at the Salt Spring Fall Fair Sept 18, 19 2021 having conversations about climate action with hundreds of islanders! Thanks for being there and to…
Salt Springers Take Action for the Global Climate Strike
On Friday, September 24th at 12 noon at the United Church Meadow over 70 Salt Springers gathered to show their commitment to climate action and enjoy a beautiful day together…
All About Heat Pumps Webinar
Please join us for our first Climate Action Coach Program webinar: All About Heat Pumps: featuring Clean BC’s Community Energy Coach: Sam Wright Tues Sept 28th at 7 pm Please…
Take Action Salt Spring
Global Climate Strike #UPROOTTHESYSTEM Fridays For Future This September 24, 2021, our fight for genuine, intersectional climate justice continues with another Global Climate Strike in conjunction with the global movement.…
Zero Waste Conference: A Future Without Waste
Thursday, October 28 Unlock the power of imagination and transformation – Step into creative and innovative thinking – Design a resilient, carbon neutral and circular future. Secure your virtual seat…
Forestry Solutions!
We believe forests are the key to solve MANY of our problems. Why? They are economic engines & job creators, fire suppressors and biodiversity enhancers, freshwater harvesters and food suppliers,…
Saanich Peninsula IPM workshop for farmers
1pm, July 14th 2021 This will be an on-farm workshop, which will teach growers about the principles of Integrated Pest Management, demonstrate different techniques that can be used to monitor…
What’s Happening to Our Forests and Trees?
Featuring acclaimed BC forest ecology scientists Dr. Andy Mackinnon and Dr. Richard Hebda June 30th 2021 7:30 pm on Zoom Please register here: www.tinyurl.com/SSForests The Salt Spring Island Conservancy and…
EV – Ask an Expert
Free Zoom presentation on Tuesday, June 22 at 7pm This class is offered at no cost. It is intended for folks interested in purchasing or looking after their EV’s. Please let your neighbours…
Let’s Grow Together- Victory Gardens for Climate Resilience
Let’s Grow Together Follow up chat and links from our TSS event June 9th 2021 (Sincere apologies but the video recording of this event has disappeared into the ethers. The…
Fulford Harbour/Drummond Park Shoreline Clean-up
Organizer Dead Boats Disposal Society Date Friday, May 28, 2021 Start Time 10:30 am Event Length for as long as you can join in! Location Fulford Harbour/Drummond Park Shorelines The…
Freshwater Stewardship for Challenging Times – Video
Did you miss this event on April 21, 2021? Good news! Below is the complete list of links offered along with the video recording. We all know that our island…
Water Storage Options Presentation Resources- Video
Every year, nearly one cubic meter of water falls on every square meter of Salt Spring Island. So why do we have a water shortage problem? How and why should…
A Conversation with David Williams
Tuesday, June 1 at 6:30 pm on Zoom Preregistration required by emailing Debra@saltspringconservancy.ca Register for this free event by noon on Monday, May 31. Please join us for an engaging conversation…
Let’s Grow Together! Victory Gardens for Climate Resilience
Free Live Public Zoom Presentation and Discussion Wednesday June 9, 7-8:45pm on Zoom Register here! COVID has seen the interest in gardening and food security skyrocket. And for a good reason.…
“Let’s Beef up our (Food) Security: Building Healthy Abundant Food Systems” Event Recording
Did you miss this event on May 19? Good News, you can watch the recorded presentations here! Salt Spring food growers are significantly reducing the GHG emissions we produce by…
Invasive Plant Drop Off Days!
The TSS Native Plant Stewardship group, in conjunction with the SS Fire Rescue, is hosting two invasive species drop off days for gorse, broom, holly. 10am-3pm, Saturday May 15th at…
Using Nature’s Ways to Fight the Climate Crisis
Video Presentation Recording: On Sunday, April 11th 2021, TSS hosted a presentation by one of Canada’s key biodiversity specialists, Dr. Risa Smith, who helped to clarify the possibilities for local…
Sea Level Rise Workshop
This is a reminder that the Islands Trust will be hosting, with Living Oceans, a sea level rise workshop on Monday, January 28, 2019 on Salt Spring Island (details below).…
Press Release – Resilience Fair Big Success
If a good definition of the word Resilience is “a strong, diverse community, able to deal with any future challenges” (Climate Change, peak oil, collapsing economies and local disasters) then…
2014 Renewable Energy Conference
Exploring Issues and Solutions April 5, 2014 – 8:30am – 3:30pm High School Multipurpose Room KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Rob Abbott With 200 islanders in attendance, there were many discussions in 14 different workshops. A Climate…
2016 Community Energy Conference & Social
Opportunities for A Low-Carbon Future April 23, 2016 – 9:30am – 6:00pm High School Multipurpose Room tickets are $15 in advance at Salt Spring Books, $20 at the door. download…