Past Events
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On Friday, September 24th at 12 noon at the United Church Meadow over 70 Salt Springers gathered to show their commitment to climate action and enjoy a beautiful day together in the sun. We started with a land acknowledgement and some shared words from a Local Cowichan elder and inspiring songs from the Calliope Choir. Youth…
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Please join us for our first Climate Action Coach Program webinar: All About Heat Pumps: featuring Clean BC’s Community Energy Coach: Sam Wright Tues Sept 28th at 7 pm Please join here for free. Transition Salt Spring is thrilled to invite you to our first Climate Action Coach webinar: All About Heat Pumps with our…
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Global Climate Strike #UPROOTTHESYSTEM Fridays For Future This September 24, 2021, our fight for genuine, intersectional climate justice continues with another Global Climate Strike in conjunction with the global movement. Friday Sept 24th 12 noon at the United Church Meadow Bring a sign! Hear from local Salt Spring Island climate organizers about projects and activities…
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Thursday, October 28 Unlock the power of imagination and transformation – Step into creative and innovative thinking – Design a resilient, carbon neutral and circular future. Secure your virtual seat and save $50 dollars if you register before July 31st. http://www.zwc.ca
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We believe forests are the key to solve MANY of our problems. Why? They are economic engines & job creators, fire suppressors and biodiversity enhancers, freshwater harvesters and food suppliers, as well as energy producers! On May 25th, we had an amazing discussion at our Climate Action Network meeting that we want you to hear!…
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1pm, July 14th 2021 This will be an on-farm workshop, which will teach growers about the principles of Integrated Pest Management, demonstrate different techniques that can be used to monitor for pests, and will involve hands-on experience walking fields and monitoring for pest insects and diseases. Participants will be encouraged to share their monitoring findings…
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Featuring acclaimed BC forest ecology scientists Dr. Andy Mackinnon and Dr. Richard Hebda June 30th 2021 7:30 pm on Zoom Please register here: www.tinyurl.com/SSForests The Salt Spring Island Conservancy and Transition Salt Spring are thrilled to have two of British Columbia’s top scientific experts on trees, forest ecology, and the effects of climate change. They…
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Free Zoom presentation on Tuesday, June 22 at 7pm This class is offered at no cost. It is intended for folks interested in purchasing or looking after their EV’s. Please let your neighbours know. To Attend: Send an email to Dennis Fortin at: dfortin12@gmail.com with the subject “Expert”. The topic is Electric Vehicles in general and our expert of the evening…
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Let’s Grow Together Follow up chat and links from our TSS event June 9th 2021 (Sincere apologies but the video recording of this event has disappeared into the ethers. The questions below give a good summary of the topics covered.) Thank you to all for your participation in this incredibly informative event on Growing together…
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Organizer Dead Boats Disposal Society Date Friday, May 28, 2021 Start Time 10:30 am Event Length for as long as you can join in! Location Fulford Harbour/Drummond Park Shorelines The Dead Boats Disposal Society (DBDS) with the support of a private donor is hosting a community shoreline clean-up on Friday May 28, 2021. Fulford Harbour…
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