Resources
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?…
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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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Green & Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop Series
Ecological Research Network, Forests, Resources, Videos
This in-depth video series explores how communities in the Salish Sea and beyond can lead carbon stewardship efforts that are collaborative, Indigenous-led, and rooted in ecological regeneration. Whether you’re a carbon project beginner or policy wonk, these episodes provide insight, tools, and real-world examples of nature-based climate solutions. Host: Transition Salt Spring & Raincoast Conservation…
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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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Using Nature’s Ways to Fight the Climate Crisis
Ecological Research Network, Past Events, Resources, Videos, Webinar Video, What can I do?
In this insightful presentation, one of Canada’s leading biodiversity experts, Dr. Risa Smith, unpacks what it really means to use “nature-based solutions” to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. Presenter: Dr. Risa SmithHost: David DenningDuration: 1 hour 5 minutesWatch the Webinar As Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (Climate Change Specialist Group),…
Read More Carbon Stewards – Resources and Links
Ecological Research Network, Forests, Resources
Here is a list of resources and links from our panelists and participants from the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop on March 17th 2021. More to come- please check back! Coastal Douglas Fir forest stewardship guidelines to reduce risk: Versus: From the Climate Action Plan: CAP-2.0-HERES-WHAT-YOU-CAN-DO-PRINTABLE (Good quality printout available at link) ____________________________________________________________________________ CDF_Infographic_Series_Carbon_2021_03_15_FINAL…
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Environmentally Friendly Ways to Deal with Woody Debris
Fire and drought, Forests, Resources
As published in the Gulf Islands Driftwood, January 23, 2019, p. 7- also from https://saltspringconservancy.ca/environmentally-friendly-ways-to-deal-with-woody-debris/ With so many branches and trees down from the big storm, it’s important to be Fire-Smart and remove woody debris from areas within 10 metres of our homes before fire season begins. And since a cigarette butt tossed from a car…
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