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Administration & Information Lead
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Administration & Information Lead Transition Salt Spring is a small but dynamic and impactful non-profit organization committed to activating local climate action through education, advocacy, demonstration projects and community engagement. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Administration & Information Lead to oversee and deliver the day-to-day administrative, information and operational functions of our…
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Director of Finance & Programs Transition Salt Spring (TSS) is a small, dynamic, and impactful non-profit organization dedicated to advancing local climate action through education, advocacy, demonstration projects, and community engagement on Salt Spring Island. We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Programs to work closely with the Executive Director to provide organizational…
Read More Give your feedback on the OCP!
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Consensus for the Future: AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SALT SPRING WE NEED YOUR VOICE! The Islands Trust is asking for the first phase of community input on Salt Spring’s Official Community Plan (OCP) and Land Use Bylaws (LUBs) until October 24, 2025. Your voice will shape the future of housing and affordability on Salt Spring Island.…
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Working Groups at Transition Salt spring The movement starts with you! Transition Salt Spring empowers islanders to take meaningful climate action through volunteer-driven working groups. These groups are the heart of our organization-bringing together neighbours, scientists, educators, and creative thinkers to build a more sustainable Salt Spring Island. Whether you’re passionate about local food, native…
Read More Rainbow Rd Allotment Garden
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Rainbow Road Community Garden on Salt spring island Rainbow Road Allotment Gardens The Rainbow Road Park Allotment Garden is a volunteer-run community garden beside the Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre. With 39 organic garden plots, we provide space for growing local food while promoting climate-conscious gardening practices and local food security. Membership is open to residents…
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Marine Stewardship on Salt spring island Marine Stewardship group The Marine Stewardship Group works to protect and restore marine ecosystems around Salt Spring Island and the Salish Sea through education, community science, and collaborative action. Our goal is to foster a deeper connection to local waters while supporting long-term stewardship and marine biodiversity. All residents…
Read More 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.…
Read More Water Savers Rebate Program
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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 Ratepayers of the North Salt Spring Waterworks District. As climate change brings longer and more intense droughts, our freshwater resources are becoming increasingly scarce.…
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Read More 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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