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…

Slow Down Salt Spring Clothing Swap

September 15, 2023

Slow Down Salt Spring Clothing SwapA waste reduction initiative hosted by Transition Salt Spring Donate no longer needed adult and children’s clothing, and come shop for FREE. You drop off…

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Spune’luxutth (Penelakut) Tribe’s Third Annual March for the Children

August 3, 2023
Third Annual March for the Children

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,…

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Future-proof your Home with Water Management: $ave Money and Improve Resiliency by Harnessing Your Water Resources – Video

June 9, 2023

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…

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Why Healthy Forests Matter in Reducing Fire and Drought Risk with Erik Piikkila – Video

June 9, 2023

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…

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Welcoming Native Pollinators to Our Neighbourhood Gardens with Bee Expert Bonnie Zand- Video

May 29, 2023

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…

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

May 23, 2023

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…

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Reducing Fire and Drought Risk with Erik Piikkila

May 13, 2023
Why Healthy Forests Matter with Forest Ecologist 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…

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

May 10, 2023

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,…

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Invasive Plant Drop-Off Days 2023

May 4, 2023
Invasive Plant Drop-Off

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…

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Learn Where LCC Candidates Stand on Key Issues – Questions

May 4, 2023
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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…

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