The recent “bomb cyclone” left Penelakut Island without power for days, spoiling the food 350 residents had stored for winter. Now, they face a critical food emergency. How You Can Help: Donate meat and food on Saturday, Dec. 7th, from 10 AM–3 PM in front of Thrifty’s or Country Grocer SSI on Salt Spring. Can’t…

Linda, a celebrated organic gardening author and educator, will share essential tips on creating resilient food and ornamental gardens that can thrive amidst unpredictable weather patterns. Learn practical techniques to help your plants withstand severe conditions and explore the role of climate-friendly gardening practices, like carbon-capturing landscaping, in building a sustainable future. Don’t miss this…

Donate no longer needed (in giftable used condition) toys for tots, kids, and teens and come shop for FREE. Donation Intake: Thursday, Dec 5th, 3-6pm Free Shop Day: Saturday, Dec 7th, 10:30am-1:30pm Location Salt Spring Multi-Space (SIMS) – Room #2 You drop off toy donations on Thursday. We sort and curate, everyone welcome to come…

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 Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Live on Zoom TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTRIBUTE WHAT YOU CAN This a PAY WHAT YOU CAN EVENT.…

Back by popular demand thanks to last-minute funding from the CRD, we have a second drop-off event in June! SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH, 10 AM – 3 PM ONLY @ FULFORD HALL Bring Woody Invasives: Gorse, broom, ivy, holly, blackberry, daphneDon’t Bring: Soft tissue plants, giant hogweed, Japanese knotweed Absolutely no roots! Roots can contain rocks which will damage the chipper.…

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. Repair stations this time include: Don’t miss out—join us to help slow down…