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…

Invasive Plant Drop Off Events 2022

May 11, 2022

Invasive Plant Drop Off Events are presented by the Native Plant Stewardship Working Group of Transition Salt Spring This year there are two opportunities to drop off your invasive plants…

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Climate Action Starts at Home Webinar

May 10, 2022

Webinar presented by the Climate Action Coach Program of Transition Salt Spring Chat follow up and Recording link from May 17, 2022 Watch the webinar here for more info and answers to…

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On the Rise

April 30, 2022
On the Rise

A festival presented by Transition Salt Spring, Salt Spring Arts & Graffiti TheatreSeptember 1 – 30, 2022Salt Spring Island, BC

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Fracking the Peace – Film Screening

April 1, 2022

Fracking the Peace – Film Screening Join us on Tuesday, May 3rd for a community screening of Fracking the Peace, a powerful new documentary telling the story of residents in…

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Virtual Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference 2022

March 28, 2022

Virtual Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference 2022 Honouring our Ancestors: Visions for Future Generations and the Salish Sea April 26-28, 2022 Visit to register: https://salishseaconference.com/ Virtual Conference Includes Over 200 Presenters…

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Let’s Get There Green! Video

March 15, 2022
Let's Get There Green!

Let’s Get There Green! Transportation Solutions for the Gulf Islands Presented and Recorded on March 31, 2022 Watch Replay Here For those keen to learn more about transportation issues on…

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Come Celebrate Our Earth! Postponed to April 23rd, 2022

March 14, 2022

Come Celebrate Earth Hour! Planned as a part of the globally celebrated “Earth Hour” event March 26th, our rain postponed event will happen April 23rd. Please come to the Meadow…

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World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022

March 10, 2022
World Water Day 2022 - Stream on Salt Spring Island

World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022 For Release March 16, 2022, authored by SSIWPA World Water Day reminds us we live at the intersection of climate change and elevated…

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Wonders of the Salish Sea 2022

March 7, 2022

Welcome to Wonders of the Salish Sea Mondays: April 4, 11, 25, and May 2, 2022 7-9 pm (PST) A four-part online environmental learning series for adults designed to awaken…

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DAY OF ACTION FOR A JUST TRANSITION

February 15, 2022

Victoria Action for Just Transition Saturday, March 12 1:30 PM Centennial SquareVictoria BC, Lekwungen Territory SIGN UP HERE It’s been nearly 3 years since Justin Trudeau first promised a Just Transition…

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