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BURN WISE – Time to Prep Your Firewood for Next Year!
Climate Coach, Fire and drought, Forests, Rebates, Resources, What can I do?
Sun yesterday, rain today. Lately, lounging in the brief blessing of early spring sun seems to be ideal, but after a too short while, the chillies return and there is a need to get moving! If you use a fireplace, and care about the planet, now is the time to get your wood in for…
Read More Freshwater Stewardship for Challenging Times
Fire and drought, Freshwater, Past Events, Resources, Videos, What can I do?
As droughts grow deeper and fire seasons intensify, Salt Spring Islanders are stepping up with science-based solutions to protect our most precious resource: water. Presenters: Robin Annschild, Shannon Cowan, Bryan Young, Julie Pisani, Laura PatrickHost: Transition Salt SpringDuration: 1 hour 42 minutesWatch the Webinar This essential webinar explores how Salt Spring Island can protect freshwater…
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Water Storage Options for the Gulf Islands
Climate Coach, Freshwater, Past Events, Rebates, Resources, Videos, Webinar Video, What can I do?
Discover practical ways to collect, conserve, and store water on Salt Spring Island—because nearly 1 cubic metre of water falls on every square metre annually… yet summer shortages persist. Presenters: Grant Wickland, Gord Baird, Maxine LeichterHost: David Denning on behalf of Transition Salt SpringDuration: 1 hour 33 minutesWatch the Webinar This free webinar brings together…
Read More Let’s Beef Up Our (Food) Security
Food and Agriculture, Past Events, Resources, Videos, Webinar Video, What can I do?
Discover how Salt Spring’s food growers are reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a resilient, local food system—from farm to table. Presenters: Anne Macey, Patricia Reichert, Kaleigh BartonHost: Bobbi JanowiakDuration: 1 hour 28 minutesWatch the Webinar Local food is climate action. In this inspiring webinar, three Salt Spring leaders in farming and food systems share…
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Local Farm Resources
Food and Agriculture, Resources, What can I do?
Where and how to purchase locally grown meats Salt Spring Farmers Institute Farm Directory Farm Stands and Studio Maps Facebook page for Farm Stands, Farmers, and Foodies of SSI Island Natural Growers- Local Chapter of Canadian Organic Growers Mentor Gardener Program Are you able to mentor or looking for a garden mentor? Contact Marian Hargrove (250-537-0864) Are you able to offer garden space?…
Read More Conservation and Resilience in the Gulf Islands: Freshwater Availability
Ecological Research Network, Freshwater, Resources, Videos, What can I do?
In the face of intensifying drought and declining summer rainfall, how can Gulf Island communities ensure a sustainable freshwater future? This expert-led panel explores scientific research, policy tools, and local solutions to safeguard water in the Coastal Douglas-fir region — one of Canada’s most endangered ecosystems. Learn how climate change is affecting groundwater, what alternatives…
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Infographic: How do forests mitigate climate change?
Ecological Research Network, Fire and drought, Forests, Infographics, Resources, What can I do?
INFOGRAPHIC: How does a coastal douglas fir forest mitigate climate change?
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