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…

Saanich Peninsula IPM workshop for farmers

July 1, 2021

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…

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What’s Happening to Our Forests and Trees?

June 23, 2021

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…

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EV – Ask an Expert

June 14, 2021

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…

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Let’s Grow Together- Victory Gardens for Climate Resilience

June 14, 2021

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…

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Fulford Harbour/Drummond Park Shoreline Clean-up

May 26, 2021

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…

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Freshwater Stewardship for Challenging Times – Video

May 19, 2021

Did you miss this event on April 21, 2021? Good news! Below is the complete list of links offered along with the video recording. We all know that our island…

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Water Storage Options Presentation Resources- Video

May 15, 2021

Every year, nearly one cubic meter of water falls on every square meter of Salt Spring Island. So why do we have a water shortage problem? How and why should…

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A Conversation with David Williams

May 15, 2021

Tuesday, June 1 at 6:30 pm on Zoom Preregistration required by emailing Debra@saltspringconservancy.ca Register for this free event by noon on Monday, May 31.  Please join us for an engaging conversation…

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Let’s Grow Together! Victory Gardens for Climate Resilience

May 15, 2021

Free Live Public Zoom Presentation and Discussion Wednesday June 9, 7-8:45pm on Zoom Register here! COVID has seen the interest in gardening and food security skyrocket. And for a good reason.…

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“Let’s Beef up our (Food) Security: Building Healthy Abundant Food Systems” Event Recording

May 15, 2021

Did you miss this event on May 19? Good News, you can watch the recorded presentations here! Salt Spring food growers are significantly reducing the GHG emissions we produce by…

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