Resources
All About Wood Stoves Webinar Video
| Climate Coach, Events, Fire and drought, Past Events, Resources, Videos, Webinar Video
All About Wood Stoves Webinar Recording Replay Link Here Thank YOU for joining our ‘All About Wood Stoves’ webinar on Tuesday Oct 25, 2022. Together with Assistant Chief Mitchell Sherrin from Salt Spring Fire Rescue, we learned how to burn more safely and efficiently when using a wood stove. If you missed the live recording…
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Rebates available for Southern Gulf Islanders 2022/2023
| Climate Coach, Resources
This list shows information about home upgrade rebates available for the Southern Gulf Islands, Provincially, and Federally. Click the ‘Download’ button below for the best viewing experience. Questions about rebates? Don’t know where to start? Our Climate Action Coach is here to help, offering free advice and information. Contact the Coach today! Download below:
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BC Releases Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy
| Built Infrastructure, Fire and drought, Food and Agriculture, Forests, Freshwater, Land Use, Resources, Transportation
The strategy strengthens BC’s capacity to anticipate, prepare for and respond to the changing climate. This includes sudden events like wildfires, floods and heatwaves as well as changes that happen more slowly like receding glaciers, rising sea-levels and shifting ecosystems. Actions fall under four key pathways that work to strengthen our foundations for success, build…
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Roundup Alternatives
| Native Plant Stewardship, Resources
Thanks to consumernotice.org for this info. Roundup alternatives without glyphosate are available and can be effective. Organic brand options use naturally occurring oils or acids, and some alternatives can even be made with household ingredients. Farmers may find it easier to use different herbicides or farming methods. Interest in alternatives to Roundup has grown quickly since concerns…
Read More Creating and Implementing Salt Spring Island’s Climate Action Plan
| Climate Justice, Resources, Videos
In this recording, we share with our Tamarack Institute cohort our impressive and inspiring journey towards developing and implementing a local climate plan, including a massive engagement effort; working with local politicians, Fire & Rescue, artists, and many others; integrating Indigenous knowledge; becoming a registered nonprofit and achieving financial sustainability; staying action focused; and ensuring accountability. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVeBXwOA8gU
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Reducing Climate Risks in the Mt Maxwell Creek Watershed
| CARL, Ecological Research Network, Fire and drought, Forests, Freshwater, Resources, Videos
A Presentation of Fire and Water Risks on Mt Maxwell, Salt Spring Island by Ecologist and Climate Change Specialist Dr Ruth Waldick and Forest Carbon and Ecological Restoration Expert Robert Seaton
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Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate – Video
| Food and Agriculture, Past Events, Resources, Videos, Webinar Video
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate With renowned gardening expert Linda Gilkeson Wednesday, July 13, 2022Via Zoom6:30 – 8:30 pm Our regional climate is transforming rapidly as the global climate changes, with extreme weather events setting records. What does this mean for our food gardens and landscapes? How can we take on the challenge of…
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Removal of Yellow Flag Iris
| Native Plant Stewardship, News, Past Events, Resources
On Monday, June 13th, the Native Plant Stewardship working group, and a few community members, led by Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, removed some yellow flag iris at a site on Miles Road off Beddis. Yellow flag iris can displace native plants and dry out wetlands, altering the local ecosystem and reducing the habitat available for native…
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What do the TSS Working Groups do?
| Get Involved, Native Plant Stewardship, News, Resources, Volunteer, What can I do?
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…
Read More Newsletters
| News, Resources, TSS Newsletters
Check Out Our Past Newsletters Subscribe Here June. 2023 Newsletter TSS Newsletter – June 25, 2023 May. 2023 Newsletter #2 TSS Newsletter – May 23, 2023 May. 2023 Newsletter #1 TSS Newsletter – May 5, 2023 Apr. 2023 Newsletter TSS Newsletter – April 13, 2023 Mar. 2023 Newsletter TSS Newsletter – Mar. 23, 2023 Feb…
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