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Online Learning Advisor – Volunteer Position

Join Us as an Online Learning Advisor! Transition Salt Spring (TSS), a non-profit organization dedicated to building resilient communities and taking action on climate change, is seeking a skilled and…

Short-term Contract – Community Swap Coordinator

Short-term Contract – Community Swap Coordinator Transition Salt Spring is looking for a short-term Community Event Coordinator to help with the planning and execution of 4 waste reduction events, related…

Job Posting – Forest Health Assessor

Job Posting – Forest Health Assessor The successful candidate will contribute to restorative practices in the Maxwell CreekWatershed on Salt Spring Island, including implementation, data collection and monitoring.Trees will be…

Job Posting – Hydrological Mapping Lead

Job Posting – Hydrological Mapping Lead The successful applicant will contribute to restorative practices in the Maxwell Creek Watershed on Salt Spring Island. This applicant is responsible for assessing watershed…

Job Posting – Forest Fire Risk Reduction Analyst

Job Posting – Forest Fire Risk Reduction Analyst The applicant will contribute to restorative practices in the Maxwell Creek Watershed on Salt Spring Island. The candidate is responsible for assessing…

Healthy forests can help protect us from disasters

Read the whole article in the May 24th 2023 issue of the Gulf Islands Driftwood. Andria Scanlan won’t ever forget the howling winds and trees that came crashing down around…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

​​TSS Launches Updated Wood Smoke Reduction Rebates for 2023

​​Transition Salt Spring Launches Updated Wood Smoke Reduction Rebates for 2023 Starting in March, rebates of up to $1000 will be available to Southern Gulf Island residents upgrading an old…
Third Annual March for the Children

Spune’luxutth (Penelakut) Tribe’s 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,…

Online Learning Advisor – Volunteer Position

Join Us as an Online Learning Advisor! Transition Salt Spring (TSS), a non-profit organization dedicated to building resilient communities and taking action on climate change, is seeking a skilled and…

Short-term Contract – Community Swap Coordinator

Short-term Contract – Community Swap Coordinator Transition Salt Spring is looking for a short-term Community Event Coordinator to help with the planning and execution of 4 waste reduction events, related…

Job Posting – Forest Health Assessor

Job Posting – Forest Health Assessor The successful candidate will contribute to restorative practices in the Maxwell CreekWatershed on Salt Spring Island, including implementation, data collection and monitoring.Trees will be…

Job Posting – Hydrological Mapping Lead

Job Posting – Hydrological Mapping Lead The successful applicant will contribute to restorative practices in the Maxwell Creek Watershed on Salt Spring Island. This applicant is responsible for assessing watershed…

Job Posting – Forest Fire Risk Reduction Analyst

Job Posting – Forest Fire Risk Reduction Analyst The applicant will contribute to restorative practices in the Maxwell Creek Watershed on Salt Spring Island. The candidate is responsible for assessing…

Healthy forests can help protect us from disasters

Read the whole article in the May 24th 2023 issue of the Gulf Islands Driftwood. Andria Scanlan won’t ever forget the howling winds and trees that came crashing down around…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

Climate Action Rebates

Learn about all our rebates and more in this recent webinar recording. Check out wood Smoke Rebates HERE and Rainwater Rebates HERE!

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Volunteer with one of our Working Groups or Committees to support climate action and get involved with exciting community projects, initiatives and events.

Get Involved:

Sustain Our Work

Sustain our Work

We depend on generous donors like you! Please become a monthly donor to support tour work and help us reach our goal to lower emissions by 50% by the year 2030.

Join Transition

Find out about exciting local and regional community projects, initiatives and events.

It's free - just sign up for our mailing list!

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Volunteer

Volunteer with one of our Working Groups or Committees to support climate action and get involved with exciting community projects, initiatives and events.

Our Projects

Organize & Volunteer with one of Transition's dynamic groups. Tackling everything from plastic pollution to promoting electric vehicles, these volunteer run groups are your gateway to never having a boring evening again!

Electric Vehicles Group

The Salt Spring Island EV Group is for people who drive or ride electric vehicles, and for people who aspire to join the ranks of 'juiced riders'.

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Plastic Free Salt Spring

Our mission is to work towards the elimination of as much single use plastic as possible and to try to ensure that the rest, along with other plastics, are recycled.

Native Plant Stewardship Group

Our group works to educate our community about the benefits of native plants, and the negative impacts of prolific, invasive plant species on local ecosystems.

Biochar Working Group

Promoting Biochar as a great alternative to backyard burning and as a way to store carbon in the soil while benefitting soil microorganisms and improving organic gardening.

Rainbow Road Gardens

We offer people the chance to have their own garden plot in a community of gardeners who enjoy sharing the gardening experience with others – learning, mentoring others, and sharing.

Marine Stewardship

Our mission is to work with science and passion to protect our oceans and marine ecosystems and ensure the health of our magnificent coastline for centuries to come.

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Read our 2022 Annual Report Here!

TSS Climate Action Plan 2.0

Together, we have spent thousands of volunteer hours to bring you the Salt Spring Island Climate Action Plan 2.0 which outlines 250 recommended actions to address the climate change crisis on our island home.

We are so grateful for our Funders!

We work with great Partners and Affiliate Organizations!