In 2023, we successfully held our first Slow Down Salt Spring Community Swap event. Over 900 kilos of clothing were rescued from landfills, and over 550 wonderful people came to the event.  Based on the success of the last swap, we’re doing it again this fall! Time to go through that closet! Take inventory! Tired of…

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 a great place to meet new friends, reduce waste and save money. When: Saturday, Sept 21st, 10:30am – 1:30pm Where: Salt Spring Multi-Space (Old Middle…

You’re invited to a special event on Reconciliation Day, Monday, September 30, 2024, from 12 pm to 3 pm at Fernwood Dock and Hen & Hound Brasserie. Come celebrate and honour the rich history of the Penelakut on Salt Spring. This gathering is both a celebration of their rich cultural traditions and also a meaningful step toward…

AN ONLINE WEBINAR TUESDAY, JULY 9TH, 7pm Save your spot! Join us for an inspiring event as the Stqeeye’ Learning Society celebrates the return of Quw’utsun family members to their home on unceded territory near Xwaaqw’um. You will have the privilege of hearing from Sulsameethl (Deb George) and her granddaughter Sulatiye’ (Maiya Modeste), who will…

Invasive Plant Drop-Off Day WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 25TH, 10 AM – 3 PM ONLY! WHERE: COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHAPEL, 147 Vesuvius Bay Rd Did you know invasive plants can exacerbate wildfires? It’s time to tidy up your property and rid it of these plants! Bring Woody Invasives: Gorse, broom, ivy, holly, blackberry, daphneDon’t Bring: Soft tissue plants, giant hogweed,…

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, to speak to community members on improving the resiliency of their forests to climate change and wildfire. On Friday evening, organized by Astrid Arumae of…

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 broken toaster, a non-functional lamp, or a sweater that’s seen better days?Our answer: Don’t toss it! Instead, bring it to the Repair Cafe where a team…

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 local waters. 4 Mondays from 7- 9pmMarch 18, 25 April 8, 15 (no program on April 1 due to Easter Holiday) Register here SCHEDULE 2024 March…

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 leadership, and empowerment. Despite the seemingly entrenched operational paradigms of non-profits, numerous organizations around the world are challenging this perception. Sociocracy, a governance and organizational…

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: Exploring the Nuts and Bolts of Local Adaptation.” Save the Date: Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PST! While climate change often…

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 donations on Friday. We sort and curate; everyone is welcome to come shop for free on Saturday (no need to donate)! We want to make sure toys get…

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 Climate Report Card 2023, assessing our journey since the Climate Action Plan 2.0 launch. From protecting forests to enhancing food security, we’ve made strides, but…

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 issues, but how well-informed are we on energy’s role in enabling our current standards of living? Are we prepared for the coming decline in available…

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 around Salt Spring over the past two years.   These images were taken from various locations around the island, including Vesuvius, Fulford Harbour, Beddis Beach, Xwaaqw’um…

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 participants, including Gulf Islands National Park staff, First Nations, SSI Freshwater Catalogue volunteers and local residents, turned out to practice a sampling method that separates…

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 donations on Wednesday. We sort and size, and you shop for free on Saturday! DATES:Donation Intake Day:**Donation Intake is now full; no longer accepting donations Free Shop…

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, Sunuwnets (Chemainus) Gather at 9am at the Salish Sea Market next to the ferry terminal, winding up the hill to a gathering at Wagonwheel Park.…

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 property and enhance your resilience for the future.  Learn how to: utilize DIY rainwater harvesting, update your landscape for water retention, install legal greywater and composting…

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 we explore the state of our local forest and the importance of caring for them. Our forests play a crucial role in reducing the risks…

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 Bonnie Zand, an expert in native bees and pollinator conservation. Learn how to create a pollinator-friendly environment in your gardens and make a positive impact…

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 Fire Smart Coordinators, Fire Rescue, BC Wildfire Services, forest managers, and experts working in the CDF Zone. The many experts at the workshop spoke to…

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 Society. Thursday, June 1st, 7pm – 8.30pm – Online Zoom Register HERE And  Sunday, June 4th, 2pm to 4pm – Field trip to Duck Creek…

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, from bus service and bikeways to climate action and waste management.  On May 27th, we get to choose four local community commissioners. But first, we need…

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 Gospel Hall is your first opportunity to dispose of broom, Gorse, blackberry, holly, spurge laurel, ivy and other woody non-native invasives. Two more drop-offs will…

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 by referendum last fall. These responses will form the basis for a free online All Candidates Forum May 9th, 2023, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. To…

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. We’ll guide you through the process and options. Join Transition Salt Spring’s Climate Action Coach team to learn everything there is to know about how…

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 embracing electric technologies because they save money, lower pollution and greenhouse gases, are healthier for us, and are healthier for the planet. And by the…

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 us on sections of the future Salish Sea Trail Network.  When: Friday, April 21st from 2pm – 4pm. Rally with Adam Olsen at 3:30pm. Where: Starting…

@ 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 and help prepare the site for student Earth Day plantings.  Please RSVP to Robin Jenkinson 250-221-0011 or riverjenkinson@gmail.com

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 Club BC’s Senior Forest and Climate Campaigner will share about the momentum and support for Indigenous-led conservation solutions for at-risk old-growth forests and the work…

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 of The United for Old Growth Declaration. It’s the broadest grouping ever to sign on together in solidarity with First Nations to insist that the…

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 talks! From killer whales to octopuses, our expert speakers will take you on a journey to learn about the unique ecosystem and inhabitants of this…

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 transforming rapidly as the global climate changes, with extreme weather events setting records. What does this mean for our food gardens and landscapes? How can…

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 5:30ish. Complimentary eggnog. When: Thursday, December 29thTime: 5 pm – 7 pmWhere: Mataeda, Ganges

“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 way forward.” – Rosemary Morrow Short Clip from the recent book launch: https://youtu.be/2QYfpm9VbsA Effective Design advice from Rosemary Morrow and David Holmgren. Clip from the…

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 Dec. 6th 2022 6:30pm on zoom  Please RSVP Here We hope to see you at the AGM. The Board of Directors of Transition Salt Spring…

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 Video Here.

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 Beaver Point Hall, turn right on King, left on Stevens – Geri’s place is the first property on the left. Workshop location is the horse…

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 from Salt Spring Fire Rescue, we learned how to burn more safely and efficiently when using a wood stove. If you missed the live recording…

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 changes, with extreme weather events setting records. What does this mean for our food gardens and landscapes? How can we take on the challenge of…

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 Road off Beddis. Yellow flag iris can displace native plants and dry out wetlands, altering the local ecosystem and reducing the habitat available for native…

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, Darren and Claudia Copley from the Royal BC Museum here to help explore our Salt Spring Nature. Please join us for the events that interest…

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 has been filming/interviewing for the past year. This will be a very fun and educational evening including an informational talk about the various plants/animals living just under…

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 June 25th is TSS’s Permaculture Design Day, offering an excellent opportunity to learn firsthand about Permaculture. Learn more and register here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/pdd-june-25th-reg We are also offering…

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, illustrated, myth-busting guide to the natural evolution of the Earth’s climate over 4.6 billion years, how and why human-caused global warming and climate change is…

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 like gorse, broom, holly and daphne: 10am-3pmSaturday May 28 at the Community Gospel Hall, Vesuvius Bay Road, andSaturday June 4 at Fulford Hall Please, when…

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 some of these questions. A Webinar on Home Refits and Rebates featuring those with the expertise to give you enough information to get started on…

A festival presented by Transition Salt Spring, Salt Spring Arts & Graffiti TheatreSeptember 1 – 30, 2022Salt Spring Island, BC

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 Northeastern B.C. whose daily lives, homes, environment and health have been changed by fracking in the region. The event is free and open to all,…

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 Across Concurrent Sessions Live Plenary Sessions Live Poster Sessions with Interactive Opportunities Snapshot Presentation Recordings Networking Opportunities

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 Salt Spring, we are please to share the video of our transportation-focused event that took place in March, along with the chat messages – which include…

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 to celebrate our united purpose in protecting our earthly home in the fight against climate change. Live music by Barbara Slater and Kevin Wilkie followed…

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 concern about our aWorld Water Day reminds us we live at the intersection of climate change and elevated concern about our ability to manage freshwater…

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 a sense of wonder and foster a deep connection with the Salish Sea marine ecosystem, guided by marine scientists, naturalists, and environmentalists.Hear from two expert…

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 Act and we’ve barely seen any action. Join us and demand a big, bold Just Transition that works for everyone. Details to be confirmed. Organized…

We held our AGM on Tuesday Feb 22 at 7pm. Read our annual report here:

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 Sale Rebate Program. Whether you are looking at an electric car or e-bike, we can help make the decision-making process easier and save you money. …

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. in the Creek House Mall in Ganges on Wednesday, December 8th from 5pm – 8pm.  The Mateada serves a terrific variety of drinks and munchies.…

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 Jackman, Aron Dalton, and Dion Hackett, as well as a Community Energy Coach from the Clean BC Better Homes Program. Please find the recorded video here and…

Sunday, November 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Register Here

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 Climate Action, titled Busting the Fossil Fuel Corridor. Our presenters are Rueben George (Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh resistance to TMX), Chief Smogelgem (Wet’suwet’en resistance to Coastal GasLink)…

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 – the 18,000 square kilometre body of water that includes the Juan de Fuca Strait, the Strait of Georgia and Puget Sound.  On November 30 at 12 p.m.,…

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. Susan Hannon: President of the Salt Spring Island Conservancy, Mitchell Sherrin: Captain at Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue, Mark Whitear: Forester, Bryan Young: Chair TSS.…

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 3rd, 2021 7 – 9pm on Zoom Pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/BurnSmart Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue (SSIFR) has invited Richard Elwell, from the Home Design Centre, to…

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 are interested in installing cisterns to collect rainwater this rainy season, this webinar is for you.  We are pleased to be joined by our guests: Shannon…

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. I count on government leaders and all stakeholders to ensure COP26 is a success.What are our hopes and fears, and what actions do we see…

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 give an overview of the key recommendations coming out of their Climate Action Plan 2.0 and what TSS is doing to mobilise the community and…

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 Pumps’ this past Wednesday evening.  If we didn’t answer all of your questions, or you were not able to join us, you’ll find some resources…

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 as we work to promote and support the work of climate action groups all across BC, and to urge more rapid and urgent climate action,…

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 all the new folks who signed up for our newsletter! Visitors to our double booth got to: Chat with our fantastic working group volunteers.  See…

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 in the sun. We started with a land acknowledgement and some shared words from a Local Cowichan elder and inspiring songs from the Calliope Choir. Youth…

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 join here for free. Transition Salt Spring is thrilled to invite you to our first Climate Action Coach webinar: All About Heat Pumps with our…

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. Friday Sept 24th 12 noon at the United Church Meadow Bring a sign! Hear from local Salt Spring Island climate organizers about projects and activities…

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 and save $50 dollars if you register before July 31st.   http://www.zwc.ca

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, as well as energy producers! On May 25th, we had an amazing discussion at our Climate Action Network meeting that we want you to hear!…

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 for pests, and will involve hands-on experience walking fields and monitoring for pest insects and diseases.  Participants will be encouraged to share their monitoring findings…

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 Transition Salt Spring are thrilled to have two of British Columbia’s top scientific experts on trees, forest ecology, and the effects of climate change. They…

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 know. To Attend: Send an email to Dennis Fortin at: dfortin12@gmail.com with the subject “Expert”.  The topic is Electric Vehicles in general and our expert of the evening…

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 questions below give a good summary of the topics covered.) Thank you to all for your participation in this incredibly informative event on Growing together…

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 Dead Boats Disposal Society (DBDS) with the support of a private donor is hosting a community shoreline clean-up on Friday May 28, 2021. Fulford Harbour…

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 home routinely faces severe drought and fire risk conditions in the summer months, and these risks are increasing.  But there’s a lot we can do…

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 we collect and store water? On Sunday, April 18, at 3:00 pm, we hosted a free online zoom seminar about water conservation and storage on…

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 with prolific Seattle-based natural history writer, naturalist and educator, David B. Williams. This will be the Canadian launch of David’s new book, Homewaters, a rich cultural and natural…

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. Supply chains have shown us that they’re not too big to fail. Hear from the island’s best and brightest green thumbs to help us all…

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 keeping our food systems local. Here is our opportunity to learn what is underway on the island and what we can do to help increase…

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 and national science-based initiatives to address climate change. Nature-based solutions are now widely accepted around the world as essential tools for addressing both the Climate…

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 last Saturdays Transition Salt Spring’s Resilience Fair proved that Salt Spring residents are very interested in being resilient and that, as a community, we are…

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 Change, Carbon Neutrality and Community Action panel discussion was included with local politicians including George Grams Islands Trust, Elizabeth White, Duncan Mayor Jonathan Lefebure, Colwood…

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 the program here KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: John Farrell, Energy Democracy Director at the Institute of Local Self Reliance Alex Love, General Manager of Nelson Hydro -Canada’s…