Past Events

ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video

By Erinanne Harper | May 3, 2023 |

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.…

Salt Spring Community Energy Logo

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

By Erinanne Harper | April 13, 2023 |

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…

Earth Day Bike Ride with Adam Olsen

Earth Day Bike Ride with Adam Olsen

By Erinanne Harper | April 13, 2023 |

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…

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…

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…

Rematriation Film Screening

Rematriation Film Screening and Question and Answer w/ Briony Penn

By Erinanne Harper | February 14, 2023 | Comments Off on Rematriation Film Screening and Question and Answer w/ Briony Penn

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 15th, 7- 9 pm.COST: FreeWHERE: SSI Public Library Watch a screening of the movie: https://rematriationthefilm.com/the-film Communities all over the province are coming together to show solidarity in support…

Wonders of the Salish Sea 2023

By Erinanne Harper | January 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Wonders of the Salish Sea 2023

We are pleased to announce the dates for the popular course Wonders of the Salish Sea 2023. Discover the magic of the Salish Sea with our four-part series of exciting…

Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate

By Erinanne Harper | December 28, 2022 | Comments Off on Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate

Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate With renowned gardening expert Linda Gilkeson Sunday February 12, 2023 2:30 – 4:30 pm Via Zoom.     REGISTER HERE Our regional climate is…

Green Drinks

Green Drinks

By Erinanne Harper | December 10, 2022 | Comments Off on Green Drinks

Join us to celebrate the progress in renewables globally and discuss what we can do locally for next year in the lovely ambience of the Mateada. Short 15-minute YouTube at…

North American book release for Rosemary Morrow’s new book ‘Earth Restorer’s Guide to Permaculture

By Erinanne Harper | November 28, 2022 |

“The road to restoration is putting back more than we take. The restorative ethic is inherent in permaculture and is basic to all natural and designed systems. This is the…

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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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