Growing Subtropical Fruit with Minimal Inputs for Heat, Water and Nutrients May 7, 2019 (reposted from BC Farms And Food) On Salt Spring Island, in Canada’s Pacific maritime climate, oranges…

FSince the sinking of the Nathan E. Stewart, this incredible Heiltsuk community has raised $137K for their Heiltsuk coast protectors. Now, we’re asking to you to put your weight behind the Heiltsuk and reach…

Farms are not only necessary places for food production, they’re vital habitats for wildlife. The Salt Spring Island Conservancy is offering a handful of island farmers a stewardship visit by…

Based on meetings, workshops and discussions of the past few months. March 14, 2019 1. Strategic Planning, Coordination and Communication Coordinate efforts to ensure all groups and agencies are working…

As published in the Gulf Islands Driftwood, January 23, 2019, p. 7- also from https://saltspringconservancy.ca/environmentally-friendly-ways-to-deal-with-woody-debris/ With so many branches and trees down from the big storm, it’s important to be Fire-Smart…

Increase your health and vitality while investing in local solutions! May 2nd to October 17th 25 weeks of organic, farm fresh produce at only $35/ week Boxes include vegetables and fruit sold at wholesale…

Promoting Sustainable Transportation on Salt Spring Island ~ I am pleased to announce that the ArtSpring EV chargers are back in operation.  This was the first EV Charger on SSI…

You are invited to sign a petition to the Islands Trust to declare a CLIMATE EMERGENCY in the Trust Area. It will be submitted to Trust Council on March 12-14,…

Transition Salt Spring Enterprise Co-op is offering Climate Action Loans to homeowners for projects that help address climate change and adapt to its effects. Currently we are offering loans up…

Thanks to a $500.00 Small Neighbourhood Grant from the Salt Spring Foundation, we have levelled the floor of our gathering shelter. The smooth gravel surface will allow us to hold…