Past Events

Biochar Burn in Clearwater, BC

Reducing Wildfire Risks & Biochar: TSS Members Travel to Clearwater, BC, to Talk About Forest Resiliency

By Erinanne Harper | April 20, 2024 |

On April 5th and 6th, Grace Fields, the TSS Project Coordinator for the Climate Adaptation Research Lab (CARL), and Brian Smallshaw (Biochar Working Group Lead) travelled up to Clearwater, BC,…

Don’t Miss Salt Spring’s First Repair Cafe!

By Erinanne Harper | January 24, 2024 | Comments Off on Don’t Miss Salt Spring’s First Repair Cafe!

Saturday, February 3rd10:30 am – 1:30 pm Salt Spring Public LibraryOur volunteer repair experts can help with textiles, small appliances, electronics, and general repairs.  Ever wondered what to do with that…

Wonders of the Salish Sea 2024

By Erinanne Harper | December 14, 2023 | Comments Off on Wonders of the Salish Sea 2024

Wonders of the Salish Sea 2024 This popular 4-part speakers series on the Salish Sea is back again in 2024 to delight and enlighten you about the marvels of our…

Introduction to Sociocracy Workshop

By Erinanne Harper | December 14, 2023 |

Friday January 26th 2024, 1:30-4:30pm Register here Increasingly, organizations dedicated to community development are acknowledging that conventional top-down decision-making and centralized structures don’t align with their values of equity, shared…

Dr. Ruth Waldick in the field

Beyond Climate Change: the nuts and bolts of adaptation at the local scale

By Erinanne Harper | November 29, 2023 |

Transition Salt Spring is excited to announce a free webinar featuring our very own scientist-in-residence, Dr. Ruth Waldick. She’ll speak about local adaptation in a talk titled “Beyond Climate Change:…

Slow Down Salt Spring Toy Swap

Slow Down Salt Spring Toy Swap

By Erinanne Harper | November 29, 2023 |

A waste reduction initiative hosted by Transition Salt SpringDonate no longer needed (in giftable used condition) toys for tots, kids, and teens and come shop for FREE. You drop off…

Ready or Not: Facing the Climate Challenges Ahead

Ready or Not: Facing the Climate Challenges Ahead Webinar

By Erinanne Harper | November 13, 2023 |

As we navigate the aftermath of extreme droughts and wildfires, the question looms—Is Salt Spring Island truly prepared for the climate challenges ahead? Transition Salt Spring has just unveiled the…

The Great Simplification Movie

ENERGY BLINDNESS AND OUR FUTURE

By Erinanne Harper | November 13, 2023 |

Have you wondered how the decline of energy will impact our everyday lives? Here on Salt Spring Island, our population is better-informed than most on climate change and other environmental…

Salish Sea

Seasons in the Salish Sea  

By Erinanne Harper | October 23, 2023 |

Are there seasons underwater?  Underwater Photographer Ann Donahue and Marine Biologist Anne Parkinson will present evidence of the seasonal changes in the Salish Sea via anecdotes and short videos filmed…

Forage Fish Spawning Workshop

Forage Fish Fun at Fulford

By Erinanne Harper | October 23, 2023 |

How do you find a tiny fish egg on a beach of sand? That’s what we learned on a sunny, warm September day on the shore of Drummond Park. Fifteen…

Reducing Wildfire Risks & Biochar: TSS Members Travel to Clearwater, BC, to Talk About Forest Resiliency

April 20, 2024
Biochar Burn in Clearwater, BC

On April 5th and 6th, Grace Fields, the TSS Project Coordinator for the Climate Adaptation Research Lab (CARL), and Brian Smallshaw (Biochar Working Group Lead) travelled up to Clearwater, BC,…

Read More

Don’t Miss Salt Spring’s First Repair Cafe!

January 24, 2024

Saturday, February 3rd10:30 am – 1:30 pm Salt Spring Public LibraryOur volunteer repair experts can help with textiles, small appliances, electronics, and general repairs.  Ever wondered what to do with that…

Read More

Wonders of the Salish Sea 2024

December 14, 2023

Wonders of the Salish Sea 2024 This popular 4-part speakers series on the Salish Sea is back again in 2024 to delight and enlighten you about the marvels of our…

Read More

Introduction to Sociocracy Workshop

December 14, 2023

Friday January 26th 2024, 1:30-4:30pm Register here Increasingly, organizations dedicated to community development are acknowledging that conventional top-down decision-making and centralized structures don’t align with their values of equity, shared…

Read More

Beyond Climate Change: the nuts and bolts of adaptation at the local scale

November 29, 2023
Dr. Ruth Waldick in the field

Transition Salt Spring is excited to announce a free webinar featuring our very own scientist-in-residence, Dr. Ruth Waldick. She’ll speak about local adaptation in a talk titled “Beyond Climate Change:…

Read More

Slow Down Salt Spring Toy Swap

November 29, 2023
Slow Down Salt Spring Toy Swap

A waste reduction initiative hosted by Transition Salt SpringDonate no longer needed (in giftable used condition) toys for tots, kids, and teens and come shop for FREE. You drop off…

Read More

Ready or Not: Facing the Climate Challenges Ahead Webinar

November 13, 2023
Ready or Not: Facing the Climate Challenges Ahead

As we navigate the aftermath of extreme droughts and wildfires, the question looms—Is Salt Spring Island truly prepared for the climate challenges ahead? Transition Salt Spring has just unveiled the…

Read More

ENERGY BLINDNESS AND OUR FUTURE

November 13, 2023
The Great Simplification Movie

Have you wondered how the decline of energy will impact our everyday lives? Here on Salt Spring Island, our population is better-informed than most on climate change and other environmental…

Read More

Seasons in the Salish Sea  

October 23, 2023
Salish Sea

Are there seasons underwater?  Underwater Photographer Ann Donahue and Marine Biologist Anne Parkinson will present evidence of the seasonal changes in the Salish Sea via anecdotes and short videos filmed…

Read More

Forage Fish Fun at Fulford

October 23, 2023
Forage Fish Spawning Workshop

How do you find a tiny fish egg on a beach of sand? That’s what we learned on a sunny, warm September day on the shore of Drummond Park. Fifteen…

Read More