Past Events
On behalf of the Spune’luxutth (Penelakut) Tribe all are welcome to attend the Third Annual March for the Children. This Monday, August 7, 2023 Start time: 8:30 am Oak Street, Sunuwnets (Chemainus) Gather at 9am at the Salish Sea Market next to the ferry terminal, winding up the hill to a gathering at Wagonwheel Park.…
Future-proof your Home with Water Management: $ave Money and Improve Resiliency by Harnessing Your Water Resources. Watch this informative webinar that will revolutionize the way you manage water on your property and enhance your resilience for the future. Learn how to: utilize DIY rainwater harvesting, update your landscape for water retention, install legal greywater and composting…
Why Healthy Forests Matter in Reducing Fire and Drought Risk with Erik Piikkila – Video Watch the recording of this enlightening Q&A session with Erik Piikkila, a forest ecologist, as we explore the state of our local forest and the importance of caring for them. Our forests play a crucial role in reducing the risks…
Welcoming Native Pollinators to Our Neighbourhood Gardens with Bee Expert Bonnie Zand View the recording from June 8, 2023 on our Youtube Channel Here. Discover practical tips and strategies from Bonnie Zand, an expert in native bees and pollinator conservation. Learn how to create a pollinator-friendly environment in your gardens and make a positive impact…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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, Feb 8th, 10:30am – 1:30pm Where: Meaden Hall, 120 Blain Rd (below the Legion) NEW: with extra textile stations, you…
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The recent “bomb cyclone” left Penelakut Island without power for days, spoiling the food 350 residents had stored for winter. Now, they face a critical food emergency. How You Can Help: Donate meat and food on Saturday, Dec. 7th, from 10 AM–3 PM in front of Thrifty’s or Country Grocer SSI on Salt Spring. Can’t…
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Linda, a celebrated organic gardening author and educator, will share essential tips on creating resilient food and ornamental gardens that can thrive amidst unpredictable weather patterns. Learn practical techniques to help your plants withstand severe conditions and explore the role of climate-friendly gardening practices, like carbon-capturing landscaping, in building a sustainable future. Don’t miss this…
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Donate no longer needed (in giftable used condition) toys for tots, kids, and teens and come shop for FREE. Donation Intake: Thursday, Dec 5th, 3-6pm Free Shop Day: Saturday, Dec 7th, 10:30am-1:30pm Location Salt Spring Multi-Space (SIMS) – Room #2 You drop off toy donations on Thursday. We sort and curate, everyone welcome to come…
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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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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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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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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 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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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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