Save Money and Improve Resilience by Harnessing Your Water Resources This practical and engaging webinar explores how to use water wisely on your property to reduce costs, increase climate resilience, and build a more sustainable future, no matter your starting point. Learn how to make the most of rainwater, manage greywater, reduce overall water usage,…

In this informative Q&A session, forest ecologist Erik Piikkila explains the critical role healthy forests play in protecting our communities from fire and drought. As climate extremes become more frequent, understanding the link between forest health, water security, and fire resilience is more important than ever—especially for landowners, stewards, and concerned citizens of the Southern…

In this engaging and informative webinar, native bee expert Bonnie Zand shares practical guidance on how Salt Spring gardeners—and anyone interested in supporting biodiversity—can welcome and protect native pollinators. As climate change and habitat loss threaten insect populations, Bonnie offers a hopeful perspective grounded in community action and simple gardening practices. This session was part…

This comprehensive, full-day workshop brought together over 70 participants, including FireSmart Coordinators, forest managers, BC Wildfire Service, Fire Rescue, First Nations representatives, and local government to address fire risk in the Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) Biogeoclimatic Zone. With 70% of the CDF zone under private ownership, participants explored how communities can adapt to increasing fire risk…

Looking to make your home more energy-efficient, comfortable, and climate-resilient—without breaking the bank? This practical, info-packed webinar walks you through how to access thousands of dollars in local, provincial, and federal rebates for home upgrades. From heat pumps to rainwater systems, this session is your one-stop shop for navigating the rebate landscape on Salt Spring…

How far has Salt Spring come since launching its ambitious Climate Action Plan 2.0 in 2021? In this short and powerful presentation, Kacia Tolsma walks us through the 2023 Climate Report Card, offering a reality check on progress made—and what still needs to be done. Despite positive strides in forest protection, electric transportation, local food,…

How do we protect the forests we depend on as climate impacts intensify? In this in-depth presentation, Dr. Ruth Waldick shares insights from the Mt. Maxwell Adaptation Lab on Salt Spring Island—an innovative project exploring how local ecosystems respond to fire, drought, and forest degradation. Learn how place-based science, climate adaptation strategies, and community collaboration…

Learn how to burn wood more safely and efficiently, reduce harmful smoke, and take advantage of local rebates that support cleaner heating options. Assistant Chief Mitchell Sherrin from Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue walks you through best practices, safety tips, and common wood stove mistakes. If you heat with wood or know someone who does,…

This presentation outlines Salt Spring Island’s climate leadership journey, as shared with a Tamarack Institute cohort. Learn how Transition Salt Spring brought together residents, artists, local government, First Nations partners, scientists, fire & rescue, and many others, to build and implement a comprehensive local Climate Action Plan (CAP 2.0). The plan is rooted in community…

This eye-opening presentation brings together ecological science and local expertise to explore the growing risks to Salt Spring Island’s Mt. Maxwell Creek Watershed due to climate change. Learn how shifting weather patterns, wildfire hazards, and watershed vulnerabilities intersect—and what we can do to safeguard this vital ecosystem. Presenters: Dr. Ruth Waldick and Robert SeatonDuration: 29…