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Biochar Working Group
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Biochar Working Group on Salt spring island Biochar working group We’re a community-led group focused on sharing the benefits of biochar-a special type of charcoal used to improve soil health and store carbon. Whether you’re a home gardener, land steward, or just curious, biochar offers a practical, low-tech way to turn wood waste into something…
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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 June 2022 – At the heart of TSS are dedicated board members and 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…
Read More Freshwater Salt Spring
Forests, Freshwater, Resources, Videos, What can I do?
This beautifully shot short film by the Salt Spring Island Water Preservation Society raises awareness about the island’s most precious resource — freshwater. Highlighting the urgent need to protect and steward local watersheds, “Freshwater Salt Spring” is the first in a broader educational initiative for both youth and adults. Set in the unique ecological context…
Read More Blower Door Test: Is Your Home Leaking Heat?
Built Infrastructure, Climate Coach, Rebates, Resources, Videos, What can I do?
Are you losing heat through your windows, doors, or cracks you can’t even see? Watch local insulation and draft sealing specialist Dion Hackett demonstrate a blower door test — a powerful tool for identifying where heat is escaping from your home and where insulation or draft sealing can make a big impact. Presenter: Dion Hackett,…
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$ave Big with Home Energy Assessments, Insulation and Draft Sealing Webinar
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Are you looking to cut your home energy bills, reduce emissions, and make your home more comfortable year-round? This webinar brings together local home energy experts to walk you through practical and affordable steps — from energy assessments to sealing drafts — and connects you with rebates and local support programs. Presenters: Mike Jackman, Aron…
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Forests, Water, Fire: How to Prevent Wildfires & Conserve Water
Ecological Research Network, Events, Fire and drought, Forests, Past Events, Resources, Videos, Webinar Video, What can I do?
How do we live responsibly in our forested island communities in the face of wildfire and drought? This powerful community conversation brings together local experts in forestry, fire prevention, and ecology to share practical tools for conserving water, protecting your land, and reducing wildfire risk. You’ll learn how to steward your property with intention, work…
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Biochar Kilns
Biochar, Food and Agriculture, Forests, Resources, What can I do?
(Biochar is charcoal that is produced by burning biomass in the absence of oxygen; it is used as a soil amendment. Biochar is a stable solid that is rich in carbon and can endure in soil for thousands of years. Biochar is being investigated as a means of carbon sequestration and as a means to mitigate climate change. Biochar may increase the soil fertility of acidic soils, increase agricultural productivity, and provide…
Read More How to Plan Your Rainwater Harvesting System
Climate Coach, Events, Freshwater, Past Events, Rebates, Resources, Videos, Webinar Video, What can I do?
Want to make the most of winter rains to prepare for dry summers? This practical webinar walks you through the ins and outs of designing a non-potable rainwater harvesting system — from system components to site considerations and available rebates. You’ll hear from local experts who’ve designed, installed, and maintained rainwater systems across the Gulf…
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