Past Events
Planting Days in the Hwmet’utsun (Maxwell) Creek Watershed!
CARL, Events, Fire and drought, Forests, Freshwater, Get Involved, Past Events, Uncategorized, Volunteer, What can I do?
Attention Nature and Plant Enthusiasts! Help Us Restore Our Local Forests The Climate Adaptation Research Lab is calling on your green thumbs and gardening expertise to assist with an exciting Forest and Wetland Restoration Project! We’re working to restore vital native ecosystems in the Maxwell Creek Watershed, and your support can make all the difference.…
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Wonders of the Salish Sea 2025
Events, Marine Stewardship, Past Events, Uncategorized
This 4-part online speaker series on the Salish Sea will delight and enlighten you about the marvels of our local waters. Each evening will feature 2 one-hour presentations from local speakers. Register HERE 4 Mondays from 7 – 9pm March 31, April 7, 14, 28 (no program on April 21 due to Easter Holiday) 2025 Preview…
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Gardening in a Changing Climate
Past Events
Adapting to Droughts, Heat Waves, Cold Snaps and Other Extremes Join gardening expert Linda Gilkeson for this special webinar discussing how to plan and plant drought-tolerant gardens in the Pacific Northwest. Date: Tuesday, December 3rd 2024 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Live on Zoom Your contribution to this workshop will honour all the work that made it…
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Reducing Wildfire Risks & Biochar: TSS Members Travel to Clearwater, BC, to Talk About Forest Resiliency
Biochar, CARL Fire and Drought, Events, Fire and drought, Forests, Past Events, Uncategorized, What can I do?
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…
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Wonders of the Salish Sea 2024
Events, Marine Stewardship, Past Events
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…
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Forage Fish Fun at Fulford
Events, Marine Stewardship, Past Events
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…
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Future-Proof Your Home with Water Management
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Save Money and Improve Resilience by Harnessing Your Water Resources This practical and engaging webinar explores how to use water wisely on your property to reduce costs, increase climate resilience, and build a more sustainable future, no matter your starting point. Learn how to make the most of rainwater, manage greywater, reduce overall water usage,…
Read More Why Healthy Forests Matter in Reducing Fire and Drought Risk
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In this informative Q&A session, forest ecologist Erik Piikkila explains the critical role healthy forests play in protecting our communities from fire and drought. As climate extremes become more frequent, understanding the link between forest health, water security, and fire resilience is more important than ever—especially for landowners, stewards, and concerned citizens of the Southern…
Read More Welcoming Native Pollinators to Our Neighbourhood Gardens
Food and Agriculture, Native Plant Stewardship, Past Events, Resources, Videos, Webinar Video
In this engaging and informative webinar, native bee expert Bonnie Zand shares practical guidance on how Salt Spring gardeners—and anyone interested in supporting biodiversity—can welcome and protect native pollinators. As climate change and habitat loss threaten insect populations, Bonnie offers a hopeful perspective grounded in community action and simple gardening practices. This session was part…
Read More Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone
CARL, CARL Fire and Drought, CARL Reports and Case Studies, Events, Fire and drought, Forests, Freshwater, Land Use, Past Events, Resources, Videos
This comprehensive, full-day workshop brought together over 70 participants, including FireSmart Coordinators, forest managers, BC Wildfire Service, Fire Rescue, First Nations representatives, and local government to address fire risk in the Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) Biogeoclimatic Zone. With 70% of the CDF zone under private ownership, participants explored how communities can adapt to increasing fire risk…
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