On Sunday June 28th from 2:00PM – 3:00PM, the Cowichan Valley Earth Guardians and For Our Kids are once again collaborating to host an online event on the topic of climate. “The Youth Behind the Movement: A Climate Activism Webinar” is an online Zoom event that seeks to share how a group of youth climate…

Coming Up – Two great opportunities to drop off your invasive woody plants such as broom , gorse, holly, spurge laurel and more, TO BE CHIPPED! Drop-Off Day #1 – Saturday, May 23 – Fulford Fire Hall – 10 am to 3 pm. Drop-Off Day #2 – Sunday, June 7 – Central Fire Hall –…

The Salt Spring Agricultural Alliance will be holding its AGM on the 14th May 2020 at 7pm, by zoom.   If you would like to attend the AGM please email plan2farm@gmail.com with the subject line: Register AGM   At the AGM we will be discussing the COVID-19 Emergency Agriculture Response and Recovery Plan which is currently being…

Community Resilience: Find out what actions Salt Springers are taking to help us all ‘Come Back Better’ Hear from community organizers about local efforts on strengthening food security, meeting the basic needs of all, re-localizing our economy, waste recovery and building strong community connections & supports. Add your thoughts on how these actions could be…

Presentation by Linda Gilkeson Sat, 21 March, 13:00 – 15:00 Salt Spring Island Public Library The workshop will cover how to identify, prevent and managecommon garden pests and diseases using organic methods. We will cover garlic root rots and powdery mildews, late blight, clubroot and any other diseases you want to discuss. Pests to be…

Tues. April 21st 7 PM Salt Spring Public Library Learn About: Benefits – Incentives – Range Charging – Models Driving an EV can save you thousands of dollars every year? Great for the planet There are many to choose from Lots of places to charge Fun to drive

Monday, March 9, 10am – noon 265 Blackburn Road   The Salt Spring Island Conservancy is hosting a free workshop on Monday, March 9th from 10am-noon at Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve. Carrina Maslovat will teach participants how to attract native pollinators using native plants. We will plant native seeds in the nursery for future Conservancy restoration…

Facilitator: Roy Brooke Canadian communities face challenges of declining infrastructure quality and diminishing health and resilience of many ecosystems, a challenge made far more pressing by climate change. To address this, leading local governments are starting to identify, value and account for natural assets in their financial planning and asset management programs as a means to…

Please join us for a casual and friendly opportunity for us to share and celebrate all the good work of our many enthusiastic volunteers this year. Whether you’ve been actively involved or are looking to find out more, you are most welcome! If you are subscribed to our newsletter you are considered a voting member.…

Mark your calendars for the Earth Day Celebration and Education event in the park! Earth Week on Salt Spring will kick-off on Sunday, April 19 with the annual Earth Day Celebration in Centennial Park. This year Luke Wallace, Yael Wand and other performers will take to the stage while individuals, community groups and eco-minded businesses will…

Empowering Youth to become future leaders. Presented by Vivianne Challendes