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Planting Days in the Hwmet’utsun (Maxwell) Creek Watershed!
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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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Water Savers Rebate Program For Salt Spring Residents in the North Salt Spring Waterworks District Join the Water Savers Program! Install a Rainwater Harvesting System and receive a $250-750 rebate For Salt Spring Ratepayers of the North Salt Spring Waterworks District. As climate change brings longer and more intense droughts, our freshwater resources are becoming…
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Lighter Living Salt Spring
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Discover low-effort, impactful actions for a happier, sustainable life.
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Reducing Wildfire Risks & Biochar: TSS Members Travel to Clearwater, BC, to Talk About Forest Resiliency
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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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Volunteer Opportunities with TSS!
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Ready to make a difference in your community? Transition Salt Spring is looking for passionate volunteers to join our team! From climate action campaigning to invasive plant support, there’s a role for everyone. Contact Darlene at darlene@transitionsaltspring.com to get involved and be part of the positive change! ROLE TASK SKILLS NEEDED General On-Call SupportHelp TSS…
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NATIVE PLANT STEWARDSHIP RESOURCES
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Growing native plants is very rewarding and helps provide important habitat for local birds, animals and pollinators. Native Plants: • Are adapted to your climate • Are drought tolerant • Are resistant to diseases and pests • Low maintenance • Add beauty and interest • Promote bio-diversity • Invite and sustain local wildlife • Support…
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Biochar Working Group
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Biochar Working Group Get news, updates and special invites from Transition Salt Spring. Join our mailing list… ! ! ! Join Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again. Our group works to educate our community on the uses, advantages and production of biochar, charcoal that is used as a soil amendment. Membership…
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What do the TSS Working Groups do?
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An Interview with Jean Wilkinson from the Native Plant Stewardship Group At the heart of our organisation are five dedicated board members and five part-time staff and extending out from this heart are a TON of volunteers forming committees and working groups. The Native Plant Stewardship Group is one of many TSS working groups. This…
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