Past Events

Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone- Video

By Erinanne Harper | May 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone- Video

Transition Salt Spring hosted a workshop on February 27th, 2023 Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone:A Practitioner’s Workshop The event brought together over seventy participants, including regional Fire Smart Coordinators, Fire Rescue, BC Wildfire Services, forest managers, and experts working in the CDF Zone. The many experts at the workshop spoke to…

Why Healthy Forests Matter with Forest Ecologist Erik Piikkila

Reducing Fire and Drought Risk with Erik Piikkila

By Erinanne Harper | May 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Reducing Fire and Drought Risk with Erik Piikkila

Reducing Fire and Drought Risk: Protecting Our Drinking Water and Homes from Wildfires We are delighted to present two presentations by local Forest Ecologist Erik Piikkila from Yellow Point Ecological Society. Thursday, June 1st, 7pm – 8.30pm – Online Zoom Register HERE And  Sunday, June 4th, 2pm to 4pm – Field trip to Duck Creek…

New Local Committee Commission (LCC)All Candidates Forum – Video

By Erinanne Harper | May 10, 2023 | Comments Off on New Local Committee Commission (LCC)All Candidates Forum – Video

New Local Committee Commission (LCC)All Candidates Forum Salt Spring has decided on an innovative new decision-making body that will give eligible residents a greater voice on a range of issues, from bus service and bikeways to climate action and waste management.  On May 27th, we get to choose four local community commissioners. But first, we need…

Invasive Plant Drop-Off

Invasive Plant Drop-Off Days 2023

By Erinanne Harper | May 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Invasive Plant Drop-Off Days 2023

Three events this May and June will help you get rid of your non-native invasive plants easily and affordably. The Invasive plant drop-off on Saturday, May 13, at the Community Gospel Hall is your first opportunity to dispose of broom, Gorse, blackberry, holly, spurge laurel, ivy and other woody non-native invasives. Two more drop-offs will…

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Learn Where LCC Candidates Stand on Key Issues – Questions

By Erinanne Harper | May 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Learn Where LCC Candidates Stand on Key Issues – Questions

Responses From Local Community Commissioner Candidates Following are the responses to a questionnaire developed for the candidates standing for election to the new CRD Local Community Commission approved by voters by referendum last fall. These responses will form the basis for a free online All Candidates Forum May 9th, 2023, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. To…

ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video

By Erinanne Harper | May 3, 2023 | Comments Off on ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video

ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video Get access to THOUSANDS of dollars, improve your comfort, and save big on your energy bill – All while reducing your environmental impact. We’ll guide you through the process and options. Join Transition Salt Spring’s Climate Action Coach team to learn everything there is to know about how…

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Our friends at Salt Spring Community Energy are putting on a wonderful range of events!

By Erinanne Harper | April 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Our friends at Salt Spring Community Energy are putting on a wonderful range of events!

EIGHT exciting and informing Electrify Salt Spring Events this April and May hosted by Salt Spring Community Energy. Salt Spring’s Electrified Future Has Begun! Join the growing community of people embracing electric technologies because they save money, lower pollution and greenhouse gases, are healthier for us, and are healthier for the planet. And by the…

Earth Day Bike Ride with Adam Olsen

Earth Day Bike Ride with Adam Olsen

By Erinanne Harper | April 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Earth Day Bike Ride with Adam Olsen

Why: Ride to show your support for safer walking & wheeling trails on Salt Spring. There will also be bicycle blender smoothies afterwards…  What: The group cycling route will take us on sections of the future Salish Sea Trail Network.  When: Friday, April 21st from 2pm – 4pm. Rally with Adam Olsen at 3:30pm. Where: Starting…

Native Plant Garden

You’re Invited to the NATIVE PLANT GARDEN Community Launch Sunday, April 16 from 1 pm-3 pm

By Erinanne Harper | April 13, 2023 | Comments Off on You’re Invited to the NATIVE PLANT GARDEN Community Launch Sunday, April 16 from 1 pm-3 pm

@ at the Indigenous Welcome Figure along Rainbow Road at the south end of the Hydro Field, just across from Al’s Falafels.  Come learn about Nature’s medicine cabinet & pantry and help prepare the site for student Earth Day plantings.  Please RSVP to Robin Jenkinson 250-221-0011 or riverjenkinson@gmail.com

United for Old Growth - Zoom Webinar

United 4 Forests Zoom Presentation

By Erinanne Harper | February 14, 2023 | Comments Off on United 4 Forests Zoom Presentation

Learn more about the United We Stand for Old-Growth Declaration and the upcoming rally and walk. Date: Feb 21, 2023 Time: 7:30 PM Where: Live on Zoom Jens Wieting, Sierra Club BC’s Senior Forest and Climate Campaigner will share about the momentum and support for Indigenous-led conservation solutions for at-risk old-growth forests and the work…

Slowdown Salt Spring Clothing Swap

September 24, 2024
SlowDown Salt Spring Clothing Swap

In 2023, we successfully held our first Slow Down Salt Spring Community Swap event. Over 900 kilos of clothing were rescued from landfills, and over 550 wonderful people came to the event.  Based on the success of the last swap, we’re doing it again this fall! Time to go through that closet! Take inventory! Tired of…

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The Next Repair Cafe!

August 27, 2024
Repair Cafe Sept 21st, 2024

Did you miss the last Repair Cafe in February? Do you still have broken items lying around your house that you don’t want to toss out? The Repair Cafe is a great place to meet new friends, reduce waste and save money. When: Saturday, Sept 21st, 10:30am – 1:30pm Where: Salt Spring Multi-Space (Old Middle…

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Truth & Reconciliation Day Event

August 26, 2024
Truth & Reconciliation Day 2023

You’re invited to a special event on Reconciliation Day, Monday, September 30, 2024, from 12 pm to 3 pm at Fernwood Dock and Hen & Hound Brasserie. Come celebrate and honour the rich history of the Penelakut on Salt Spring. This gathering is both a celebration of their rich cultural traditions and also a meaningful step toward…

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Climate, Culture, Land: Cultivating Community Resilience through Indigenous Approaches

May 30, 2024
Climate, Culture, Land: Cultivating Community Resilience through Indigenous Approaches

AN ONLINE WEBINAR TUESDAY, JULY 9TH, 7pm Save your spot! Join us for an inspiring event as the Stqeeye’ Learning Society celebrates the return of Quw’utsun family members to their home on unceded territory near Xwaaqw’um. You will have the privilege of hearing from Sulsameethl (Deb George) and her granddaughter Sulatiye’ (Maiya Modeste), who will…

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Invasive Plant Drop-Off Day

April 30, 2024
Invasive Plant Drop-Off - May 25th

Invasive Plant Drop-Off Day WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 25TH, 10 AM – 3 PM ONLY! WHERE: COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHAPEL, 147 Vesuvius Bay Rd Did you know invasive plants can exacerbate wildfires? It’s time to tidy up your property and rid it of these plants! Bring Woody Invasives: Gorse, broom, ivy, holly, blackberry, daphneDon’t Bring: Soft tissue plants, giant hogweed,…

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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, to speak to community members on improving the resiliency of their forests to climate change and wildfire. On Friday evening, organized by Astrid Arumae of…

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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 broken toaster, a non-functional lamp, or a sweater that’s seen better days?Our answer: Don’t toss it! Instead, bring it to the Repair Cafe where a team…

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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 local waters. 4 Mondays from 7- 9pmMarch 18, 25 April 8, 15 (no program on April 1 due to Easter Holiday) Register here SCHEDULE 2024 March…

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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 leadership, and empowerment. Despite the seemingly entrenched operational paradigms of non-profits, numerous organizations around the world are challenging this perception. Sociocracy, a governance and organizational…

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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: Exploring the Nuts and Bolts of Local Adaptation.” Save the Date: Sun, Dec 10, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PST! While climate change often…

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