This holiday season, Salt Springers are invited to spread joy and reduce waste by taking part in the Community Toy Swap at Meaden Hall. This fun, family-friendly event gives pre-loved toys a second life while helping make the holidays brighter for local families. WHEN: December 5 & 6th, 2025 WHERE: Meaden Hall, 120 Blain Rd…

In a small facilitated group, we will share the feelings – grief, anger, despair and more – that we carry about living in difficult times. Coming together to name and honour both our gratitude and our pain for the world enhances our resilience, builds connection and strengthens our actions.  Maggie Ziegler is a former psychotherapist who…

Lighter Living is a Transition Salt Spring (TSS) initiative that promotes more sustainable and balanced lifestyle choices. It emphasizes living within our ecological means—aligning our consumption with the Earth’s ability to regenerate its resources. Today, there’s a wealth of science at the intersection of behavioral research, climate science, and social change. Our partners at One…

Rethinking Fire in Our Watersheds In the first webinar of the Fire Files series, “When Fire Meets Water: Healthy Watersheds as a Solution for the 21st Century,” experts explored how wildfires, water, and watershed health are deeply interconnected. Moderated by Dr. Ruth Waldick, lead scientist at our Climate Adaptation Research Lab (CARL), the panel brought…

One of the greatest accelerators of wildfire is woody debris. The good news is, this is a manageable problem with a fairly simple solution that’s already in practice in many regional communities: chipping. Chipping the debris reduces fire fuel, creates valuable chips for gardens and farms and provides an alternative to burning, thus reducing air…

Slow Down Salt Spring’s beloved Toy Swap returns this December! It’s your chance to declutter, reduce waste, and share the magic of play-all while helping local families prepare for the holidays in a joyful, budget-friendly way. Dates to Know: Toy Drop-Off: Friday, December 5th Free Shop Day: Saturday, December 6th Where: Meaden Hall Full event…

Save the Date for the Next Repair Cafes! Got a wobbly chair, a busted blender, or a coat with a torn seam? Don’t toss it-let’s fix it! The Repair Cafe is your chance to bring broken household items back to life with the help of our amazing local fixers. It’s a fun, free event that…

🌿 Science, Stewardship & Students: A Powerful Partnership on Salt Spring This spring, the TSS Climate Adaptation Research Lab (CARL) team continued a growing partnership with the Gulf Islands Secondary School, working closely with visionary science teacher Sara Peerless to bring environmental science out of the classroom and into the Mount Maxwell watershed. Under Sara’s…

A recent housing summit on Salt Spring Island has laid the groundwork for a comprehensive review of the island’s Official Community Plan (OCP). Spearheaded by Jon Cooksey, a prominent figure in local food security initiatives, the event brought together community members to address the pressing issue of affordable housing. The summit aimed to foster consensus…