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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 property…
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…
Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone- Video
Transition Salt Spring hosted a workshop on February 27th, 2023 Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone:A Practitioner’s Workshop The event brought together over seventy participants, including regional…
ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video
ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video Get access to THOUSANDS of dollars, improve your comfort, and save big on your energy bill – All while reducing your environmental impact.…
NATIVE PLANT STEWARDSHIP RESOURCES
Growing native plants is very rewarding and helps provide important habitat for local birds, animals and pollinators. Native Plants: • Are adapted to your climate • Are drought tolerant •…
North American book release for Rosemary Morrow’s new book ‘Earth Restorer’s Guide to Permaculture
“The road to restoration is putting back more than we take. The restorative ethic is inherent in permaculture and is basic to all natural and designed systems. This is the…
Beyond Climate Change – A Case study looking at our Vulnerable Forests
Beyond Climate Change – A Case study looking at our Vulnerable Forests Dr Ruth Waldick presents at UNBC on our Mt Maxwell Adaptation Lab Project on Nov. 11, 2022. Watch…
All About Wood Stoves Webinar Video
All About Wood Stoves Webinar Recording Replay Link Here Thank YOU for joining our ‘All About Wood Stoves’ webinar on Tuesday Oct 25, 2022. Together with Assistant Chief Mitchell Sherrin…
Rebates available for Southern Gulf Islanders 2022/2023
This list shows information about home upgrade rebates available for the Southern Gulf Islands, Provincially, and Federally. Click the ‘Download’ button below for the best viewing experience. Questions about rebates?…
BC Releases Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy
The strategy strengthens BC’s capacity to anticipate, prepare for and respond to the changing climate. This includes sudden events like wildfires, floods and heatwaves as well as changes that happen…
Roundup Alternatives
Thanks to consumernotice.org for this info. Roundup alternatives without glyphosate are available and can be effective. Organic brand options use naturally occurring oils or acids, and some alternatives can even…
Creating and Implementing Salt Spring Island’s Climate Action Plan
In this recording, we share with our Tamarack Institute cohort our impressive and inspiring journey towards developing and implementing a local climate plan, including a massive engagement effort; working with local politicians,…
Reducing Climate Risks in the Mt Maxwell Creek Watershed
A Presentation of Fire and Water Risks on Mt Maxwell, Salt Spring Island by Ecologist and Climate Change Specialist Dr Ruth Waldick and Forest Carbon and Ecological Restoration Expert Robert…
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate – Video
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate With renowned gardening expert Linda Gilkeson Wednesday, July 13, 2022Via Zoom6:30 – 8:30 pm Our regional climate is transforming rapidly as the global climate…
Removal of Yellow Flag Iris
On Monday, June 13th, the Native Plant Stewardship working group, and a few community members, led by Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, removed some yellow flag iris at a site on Miles…
What do the TSS Working Groups do?
An Interview with Jean Wilkinson from the Native Plant Stewardship Group At the heart of our organisation are five dedicated board members and five part-time staff and extending out from…
Warmth: Coming of Age at the End of Our World by Daniel Sherrell
Book Review by Brian Day Warmth is a book I needed to be written. It is not a book about the science of climate change, projections for the planet’s future,…
Financing Climate Action
Financing Climate Action Green Loans Salt Spring is Transition Salt Spring’s local lending co-op partner TSSEC (TSS Enterprise Co-op). Salt Spring’s Climate Action Plan lists many actions in need of…
World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022
World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022 For Release March 16, 2022, authored by SSIWPA World Water Day reminds us we live at the intersection of climate change and elevated…
Let’s go shopping for an EV!
Video- Let’s go shopping for an EV! Buying an electric vehicle is a huge decision. You can save thousands of $$ on your next electric vehicle through BC’s Point of…
Nature-based Climate Solutions Report (sneak peek)
Nov 3 2021 This is a sneak peek of a full report on The Risks and Threats of ‘Nature-based Climate Solutions’ for Indigenous Peoples which will be released soon. We…
Maxwell Watershed Project Radio Interview
Listen HERE to our Dr Ruth Waldick on CBC Radio’s All Points West discuss TSS’ new project at Maxwell Lake
Locally made films on regenerative ways of living at Appleturnover farm.
Check out these awesome homegrown films by Elisa Rathje and family at www.appleturnover.tv on Salt Spring Island, BC Wood stove cookery, continuous improvement + permaculture in episode 1 of the journal…
Freshwater on an island: Salt Spring, British Columbia, Canada- Video
A short, Salt Spring Island Water Preservation Society (SSIWPS) freshwater awareness film. The “Freshwater Salt Spring” WPS film short, is part of a larger parallel, educational video initiative for youth…
INDIGENOUS CLIMATE ACTION
Please check out this great website for more info: https://www.indigenousclimateaction.com Climate Justice. Indigenous-led. What We Do Our work inspires, connects and supports Indigenous Peoples, reinforcing our place as leaders in…
$ave Big with Home Energy Assessments, Insulation and Draft Sealing Webinar- Video
Thanks for attending$ave Big with Home Energy Assessments, Insulation and Draft Sealing7 pm Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 We enjoyed a great evening of learning with Home Energy Assessment professionals Mike…
Freshwater availability: Options for maintaining a healthy water supply into the future
Conservation and resilience in the Gulf Islands in the age of climate change and biodiversity loss: A webinar series A lunch-and-learn webinar series tackling relevant topics being explored by governments at…
Farmland Trust- Root Survey (closes Nov 30th)
Salt Spring Farmland Trust Society welcomed an all-new energetic Board of Directors on June 10, 2021. They are excited to be stewarding The Trust’s projects at Burgoyne Valley Community Farm,…
Video- Forests, Water, Fire … An evening of dynamic discussion on how to beat the heat and steward our own backyard
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:30 – 8:30 pm via zoom Thank you to all who joined us for this dynamic discussion with Dr Ruth Waldick TSS, Bill Henderson: Moderator, Musician, Dr.…
Biochar Kilns
(Biochar is charcoal that is produced by burning biomass in the absence of oxygen; it is used as a soil amendment. Biochar is a stable solid that is rich in carbon and can endure in soil for thousands of years. Biochar…
How to Plan Your Rainwater Harvesting System- Video
Join your Climate Action Coaches in the replay of our second webinar! How to Plan Your Rainwater Harvesting System November 9th 2021 7:00 pm on Zoom Watch here. If you…
All About Heat Pumps Webinar Video
On behalf of all of us at Transition Salt Spring, thanks so much to our over 100 participants for attending our first Climate Action Coach Program webinar ‘All About Heat…
THE SSI FRESHWATER CATALOGUE
A Salt Spring Island Water Preservation SocietyWatershed Stewardship Project The Water Preservation Society (WPS) FreshWater Catalogue (FWC) website is for those interested in freshwater on an island – Saltspring. From…
Composting with Biochar
Composting with Biochar Video (filmed by Matt Cecill Visuals)By Rick Laing Rick explains the importance of adding biochar when building composts and by using no turn, low oxygen techniques, rich…
Fairy Creek- The Last Stand Video
Vancouver Island BC. Documentary- Aug 4, 2021 In less than 150 years, 97.3% of British Columbia’s old growth forests have been logged. These ancient trees and their ecosystems have been…
E-Bike Charging Station at Ruckle Park
Fans of e-bikes now have a new place to charge up when visiting Salt Spring Island. Islanders who brave the journey to the deep south from points north of Ganges…
Freshwater is Life: Reconciling and Restoring Island Wetlands
One Cool Island- An Interview with Robin Annschild BY ANDREA PALFRAMAN, Published in the Driftwood Aug. 10, 2021. Robin Annschild’s love affair with the Burgoyne estuary started back in 2000…
Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
Breaking Boundaries tells the story of the most important scientific discovery of our time – that humanity has pushed Earth beyond the boundaries that have kept Earth stable for 10,000…
Facing Fire Building Resiliency to Wildfire- Video
WILL WE MANAGE FIRE OR WILL FIRE MANAGE US? It’s not a matter of if fire occurs — it’s a matter of when. Fire is an essential evolutionary force on our planet.…
Sunrise Launches Green New Careers Website
Amid a sustained push for the inclusion of a Civilian Climate Corps in federal infrastructure legislation, the Sunrise Movement rolled out a new tool showcasing the potential for over 15…
Local Acronyms
This page is from the Climate Action Plan to help navigate the many organizations and their acronyms used on Salt Spring and in the region.
Forestry Solutions!
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,…
What’s Happening to our Forests and Trees? Video
(start watching at 45 secs) On June 30th, 2021, the Salt Spring Island Conservancy and Transition Salt Spring were thrilled to host two of British Columbia’s top scientific experts on…
Invasive Species Impacts
Environment In natural ecosystems, invasive plants displace or destroy native plant populations. Many rare and endangered native plants are also at risk from extinction from non-native plant invasion. By removing…
Salt Spring Island Conservancy- Caring for your Land
We live in one of the rarest natural areas in Canada: the Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystem. This ecosystem is located in a narrow strip of low-lying land along the southeastern coast…
Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team
Garry oak ecosystems contain some of Canada’s most endangered habitats and species, and they’re unique to this region. What can a single landowner or community group do to make a…
Gardening with Native Plants
Lots of info on this Habitat Acquisition Trust page: https://www.hat.bc.ca/gardening-with-native-plants Do you want attractive, easy to maintain, drought tolerant gardens that attract birds and butterflies? The best plant choices for…
CRD Native Plants info
What Are Native Plants? A native plant thrives naturally in a region, ecosystem or habitat without human introduction. Native plants are vital components of healthy and resilient ecosystems. They provide…
Electric Vehicles Group Website
Lots of great info here on the EV Group’s own website: https://www.ssiev.ca
INTACT FORESTS, SAFE COMMUNITIES
A new independent report commissioned by Sierra Club BC looks at the relationship between forest management and severe climate impacts expected across B.C. It shows that governments can mitigate climate-related disasters…
Let’s Get Drastic with Our Plastic!
Eco-singer Remy Rodden—a bilingual, rich-voiced teacher and biologist – is committed to helping children learn about nature. He’s a clever songwriter, deeply concerned about the environment, and his wholly entertaining…
Surrey Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy (CFAS) Summary
To build community resilience to sea level rise and coastal flooding, Surrey, BC developed the Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy (CFAS). Learn more about the journey and outcomes.
Collaborative Forestry Solutions to Climate Change – Video
We believe forests are economic engines & job creators, fire suppressors and biodiversity enhancers, freshwater harvesters and food suppliers, as well as energy producers! A special Climate Action Network presentation…
Climate Justice: How global warming hurts the poorest hardest
We’re all living through the climate crisis. But we’re not all in it together. So what exactly does climate change have to do with social injustice? And how can we…
Jobs Justice and the Climate
Marc Lee of the “Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives” speaks to the transition from fossil fuel extraction jobs, to Green Jobs in renewable energy. Producer/Director/Camera – David KiessEditor/Camera – Robert…
Let’s Grow Together- Victory Gardens for Climate Resilience
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…
BURN WISE – Time to Prep Your Firewood for Next Year!
Sun yesterday, rain today. Lately, lounging in the brief blessing of early spring sun seems to be ideal, but after a too short while, the chillies return and there is…
To Burn or to Berm—Is there a question?
Photo (Source: https://www.newlifeonahomestead.com/swales/) A maturing berm – acting as swale – yard debris piled on contour to the land and planted over time – the woody compost creates moisture and…
Freshwater Stewardship for Challenging Times – Video
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…
Plastic Free Resource Videos
How The Ocean Cleanup Mapped the World’s Rivers The Incredible Transformation Of World’s Most Polluted Beach How Close Are We to Reinventing Plastic? The Story of Plastic
Water Storage Options Presentation Resources- Video
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…
SSI Watershed map
https://www.crd.bc.ca/docs/default-source/es-watersheds-pdf/regional-watershed-maps/watersheds-of-salt-spring-island-map-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=f8ad10ca_2
“Let’s Beef up our (Food) Security: Building Healthy Abundant Food Systems” Event Recording
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…
Local Farm Resources
Where and how to purchase locally grown meats Salt Spring Farmers Institute Farm Directory Farm Stands and Studio Maps Facebook page for Farm Stands, Farmers, and Foodies of SSI Island Natural…
Freshwater resources
BLOG: rainwater harvesting and resources about water conservation GUIDE: SSI Non-Potable Rainwater Harvesting Best Practices VIRTUAL TOUR: SSI Rainwater Harvesting Systems WEBINAR: Rainwater Harvesting in the Islands Trust SSIWPA BROCHURE: “Know Your…
Rebate Guide- Bring It Home 4 The Climate
Homes and buildings make up 30 to 50% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the capital region of British Columbia – mostly a result of the use of oil and…
Water Conservation – Small Island Solutions
Learn about Rainbow Road Allotment Gardens and the water conservation, catchment and irrigation systems that make this project a success! View Powerpoint Presentation Here
Carbon Stewardship Workshop- Info links
NIC researching kelp habitat banks for the forestry sector Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop (March 17 2021) Chat Notes Malcolm Penn: New Zealand Presentation Other Carbon Stewardship Resources
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #9: Closing and Thank You
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the ninth of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #8: Blue & green carbon projects in the Salish Sea – Learn from New Zealand
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the eighth of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #7: Blue & green carbon projects in the Salish Sea – Technical tools
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the seventh of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #6: Blue & green carbon projects in the Salish Sea – Policy Instruments
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the sixth of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #5: Carbon projects in the Salish Sea
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the fifth of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #4: The hidden carbon & diversity of old growth forests: Lessons from fungi
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the fourth of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #3: Carbon projects in Canada – An overview
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the third of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #2: Carbon 202
Featuring Robert Seaton with workshop opening blessing by W̱IĆKINEM (Erik Pelkey), Hereditary Chief of Tsawout On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #1: Carbon 101
Featuring Dirk Brinkman & Briony Penn with workshop opening blessing by W̱IĆKINEM (Erik Pelkey), Hereditary Chief of Tsawout. On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted…
Infographic: How do forests mitigate climate change?
INFOGRAPHIC: How does a coastal douglas fir forest mitigate climate change?
Using Nature’s Ways to Fight the Climate Crisis
Video Presentation Recording: On Sunday, April 11th 2021, TSS hosted a presentation by one of Canada’s key biodiversity specialists, Dr. Risa Smith, who helped to clarify the possibilities for local…
Bicycle grain mill conversion video
Our family here at appleturnover farm on Salt Spring Island has made a new short film in our ongoing series. This one is about converting a hand-crank grain mill to…
Carbon Stewards – Resources and Links
Here is a list of resources and links from our panelists and participants from the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop on March 17th 2021. More to come- please check…
Rainwater collection tour
FREE TOURS Create your own inexpensive rainwater collection system for garden and outdoor chores. Tours by appointment March – May 2021 Call Sharon Bywater: (250) 537-5000 Sponsored by the Salt Spring…
3 Part Webinar Series on Climate Action for the Gulf Islands.
Islands Trust Climate Action Speaker Series recorded webinars. Through the webinar series participants will learn how they can support climate change adaptation and resilience at home and in their communities.…
Relatives of the Deep
Future Ecologies has now released episode 6 Relatives of the Deep of our Scales of Change series on climate action, which features The ṮEṮÁĆES Climate Action Project. Future Ecologies site: www.futureecologies.net/dragons/ More…
Ocean Defenders Virtual Festival
June 8th we celebrate World Oceans Day! You are invited to our virtual festival and gallery ~~~ https://oceandefenders.ca/virtual-festival/ We recognize that this project, though virtual this year, speaks to connections…
Farmers’ Market Nutritional Coupon Program
This provincial wide program supports lower income families and seniors to shop at their local farmers market, while simultaneously supporting community farmers through direct coupon payouts. Participants receive $21 a…
Essential Services Tuesday Farmers Market
The Salt Spring Community Market Society is launching the Essential Services Farmers’ Market after consultations with various stakeholders including the local CRD Emergency Program. The Salt Spring Tuesday Market will open…
Linda Gilkesons’ Online Vegetable Gardening Courses:
With thanks to the sponsoring organizations I have made my Year Round Harvest gardening course slides free to the public. On my web site: http://www.lindagilkeson.ca/index.html go to ‘Course Login’ on the menu. Use…
Agricultural Resources
Ministry of Agriculture’s Response to COVID-19, Resources Young Agrarians Webpage about using Ecommerce tools
Opportunity Salt Spring Information Hub: The new Info Hub for all rural BC island communities.
To assist rural islanders facing the unprecedented challenges of COVID 19, Opportunity Salt Spring has put together this valuable resource page to help you navigate the supports available all in…
Zoom Online Platform Support
Transition Salt Spring is happy to make available our ZOOM account for online meetings available to community groups doing work aligned with our mandate: To provide people on Salt Spring…
Mentor Gardeners Available
Some years ago a group called Mentor Gardeners was formed at the request of Transition Salt Spring to help beginning gardeners increase food production locally. We have been active through the…
Climate Change, Land, and Ownership: a recent clash of worldviews in B.C.
Report on ṮEṮÁĆES Climate Change in the Salish Sea Course on Pender Island, (Feb 17-21 2020) By Erinanne Harper, March 2020. xʷənen̕əč (Salt Spring Island, BC) ………………. In February 2020,…
Small Farm Climate Action Loans
Transition Salt Spring Enterprise Co-op (TSSEC) is seeking loan applications from Salt Spring growers planning to increase food production in 2020. Email TSSEnterpriseCoop@gmail.com for application form and more info. LOW…
ASK SALT SPRING ~ Neighbours Helping Neighbours Find Answers!
Fridays 11-1pmOn Zoom – until protocols change.Request Zoom link at ask@asksaltspring.com January 15: Islands Trustees: Peter Grove (11-noon), LauraPatrick (noon-1)January 22: Restorative JusticeJanuary 29: Climate Action Any questions, Any time!Contact…
ṮEṮÁĆES Climate Action Project
The ṮEṮÁĆES Climate Action Project will develop and deliver 3 five-day (30 hour) intensive educational programs that combine current climate science with Traditional Knowledge of the W̱SÁNEĆ people to inform and…
My Clothes My World
Fashion Takes Action will be on Salt Spring to deliver “My Clothes My World programming to SD64 students in January. Sponsored by I-SEA presenting this educational youth programming with the…
AGENTS OF CHANGE: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Want to make a difference in the world? Are you between 18 and 30 years old? Join this free social entrepreneurship program and learn how you can help drive progress…
An Environmental Organization that’s Changing Our Future Outcome – The Conscious Planet Network on Gulf Islands Radio
LISTEN HERE! July 21, 2019 Gaianna Sophia interviews people who share inspirational stories of change, new technologies, consciousness pioneers, & people who are making a practical difference to our future.…
Dreaming, Designing & Building A Net Zero or Small Footprint Home with Green City Builders
The Eco Living and Home Tour is thrilled that Green City Builders sponsored the tour again this year, but this time as one of its Presenting Sponsors! We connected with…
Green Building Projects? Slegg Can Support You
We are grateful that Slegg Building Materials is a Presenting Sponsor for the 2019 Eco Living and Home Tour! Slegg’s General Manager on Salt Spring, Curtiss Maude, and local Slegg…
Renewable Energy in the Eco Living Landscape
The Eco Living and Home Tour is grateful to have Bearfoot Renewables as one of its Presenting Sponsors. We connected with owner Jeff Chamberland by phone to ask him some…
Laser-Focussed on Electric Vehicles
One of the Presenting Sponsors of the 2019 Eco Living and Home Tour is Motorize ─ Your EV Store. Talking to owner Julian Sale is a great education! If you’re…
A Low-Carbon Citrus Greenhouse in Canada- local grower frequently featured on our Ecohome tour!
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…
Would you like a free land stewardship visit?
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…
Environmentally Friendly Ways to Deal with Woody Debris
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…
EV Tips
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…
Climate Action Loans for Homeowners
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…
17 Actions to Promote Transition
‘Flipping the script on climate change! In his new book Climate, A New Story, Charles Eisenstein makes a case for a wholesale reimagining of the framing, tactics, and goals we…
TSS Climate Action Plan 2.0 Released!
Salt Spring is One Cool Island: Get involved in local climate action! Ready to take bold climate action? We all want solutions — and Salt Spring Islanders are ahead of…
Coast Alive Recreational and Ecological Services
Coast Alive Recreational and Ecological Services was founded on Salt Spring in 2006. It is an environmental business that offers a variety of outdoor services that help property owners or…
Waste Management & Carbon Sequestration
A valuable comment from a Transition member: “Up-cycle rather than recycle.. I have been a member of the Saltspring Solid Waste Advisory Committee (CRD) since it’s startup by Gary Holman…
Salt Spring Island’s Official Community Plan
We live in a place of extraordinary beauty, great environmental significance, and rare biological diversity. We appreciate and accept our responsibility to be the stewards of our island home, to…
Report: Salt Spring Energy Futures
On January 24 and 25 2012, Simon Fraser University Carbon Talks hosted an invitational dialogue on the energy future of Salt Spring Island. Dialogue participants included twenty-one thought leaders from…
Climate Action Progress Report 2012
The BC government are preparing more up to date emissions figures, when those figures are released later this year an updated report for Salt Spring will be prepared and published.…
Archived Garden Photos from years gone by
Some beautiful photos from previous years… as we transition to our new website we don’t want to lose these beauties! Thank you Moe Wendt for sharing.
Farm to Cafeteria: an excellent school garden project
Farm to Cafeteria project at Gulf Islands Secondary School. Greenhouse with hydroponics and aquaponics growing systems and Tilapia, rainwater collection, worm composting and composting systems, and garden. Objectives To provide…
Sunnyside passive solar house
Owner-built small passive solar home with grid-tied PV system, heat pump, HRV and underground rainwater harvesting tanks for micro-drip garden irrigation. Design A passive solar design from a permaculture magazine and stock…
A subtropical hydroponic greenhouse
Unique 6,000 sq. ft. greenhouse with hyperadobe heat storage wall, high efficiency wood gasifier furnace and water storage cistern, experimental anaerobic digester, rainwater harvesting, commercial hydroponic lettuce production and subtropical…
A Straw Bale Home crafted by hand
Off-grid straw bale home: Andrew & Adina 1350 sq. ft home; water catchment system, greywater systems, passive solar design, solar panels for electricity, solar hot water panels for radiant floor…
Featured Green Contractors from the Eco Living and Home Tour
Biogas Digester Off-Grid Gas and Fertilizers, Kealan Gell info@offgridgas.org Builders Green City Builders, Sam FitzZaland 250-537-6296 www.greencitybuilders.ca Container homes Honomobo www.honomobo.com Electricians Bearfoot Renewables, Jeff Chamberland 250-538-7523 www.bearfootrenewables.ca Glass Furnace…
How I Reduced Home-Energy Costs with FREE Upgrades from BCHydro
My family’s home, a rented owner-built house divided into four suites, is a “Salt Spring 1970’s special”, built at a time when building codes were more relaxed. On the plus…
“Friend” Your Local Bees
Safe Nests for Orchard Mason Bees (Osmia Spp.) Most gardeners have heard of the benefits of our native mason bees as pollinators for fruit trees and that putting up nests…
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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…
Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone- Video
Transition Salt Spring hosted a workshop on February 27th, 2023 Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone:A Practitioner’s Workshop The event brought together over seventy participants, including regional…
ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video
ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video Get access to THOUSANDS of dollars, improve your comfort, and save big on your energy bill – All while reducing your environmental impact.…
NATIVE PLANT STEWARDSHIP RESOURCES
Growing native plants is very rewarding and helps provide important habitat for local birds, animals and pollinators. Native Plants: • Are adapted to your climate • Are drought tolerant •…
North American book release for Rosemary Morrow’s new book ‘Earth Restorer’s Guide to Permaculture
“The road to restoration is putting back more than we take. The restorative ethic is inherent in permaculture and is basic to all natural and designed systems. This is the…
Beyond Climate Change – A Case study looking at our Vulnerable Forests
Beyond Climate Change – A Case study looking at our Vulnerable Forests Dr Ruth Waldick presents at UNBC on our Mt Maxwell Adaptation Lab Project on Nov. 11, 2022. Watch…
All About Wood Stoves Webinar Video
All About Wood Stoves Webinar Recording Replay Link Here Thank YOU for joining our ‘All About Wood Stoves’ webinar on Tuesday Oct 25, 2022. Together with Assistant Chief Mitchell Sherrin…
Rebates available for Southern Gulf Islanders 2022/2023
This list shows information about home upgrade rebates available for the Southern Gulf Islands, Provincially, and Federally. Click the ‘Download’ button below for the best viewing experience. Questions about rebates?…
BC Releases Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy
The strategy strengthens BC’s capacity to anticipate, prepare for and respond to the changing climate. This includes sudden events like wildfires, floods and heatwaves as well as changes that happen…
Roundup Alternatives
Thanks to consumernotice.org for this info. Roundup alternatives without glyphosate are available and can be effective. Organic brand options use naturally occurring oils or acids, and some alternatives can even…
Creating and Implementing Salt Spring Island’s Climate Action Plan
In this recording, we share with our Tamarack Institute cohort our impressive and inspiring journey towards developing and implementing a local climate plan, including a massive engagement effort; working with local politicians,…
Reducing Climate Risks in the Mt Maxwell Creek Watershed
A Presentation of Fire and Water Risks on Mt Maxwell, Salt Spring Island by Ecologist and Climate Change Specialist Dr Ruth Waldick and Forest Carbon and Ecological Restoration Expert Robert…
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate – Video
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate With renowned gardening expert Linda Gilkeson Wednesday, July 13, 2022Via Zoom6:30 – 8:30 pm Our regional climate is transforming rapidly as the global climate…
Removal of Yellow Flag Iris
On Monday, June 13th, the Native Plant Stewardship working group, and a few community members, led by Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, removed some yellow flag iris at a site on Miles…
What do the TSS Working Groups do?
An Interview with Jean Wilkinson from the Native Plant Stewardship Group At the heart of our organisation are five dedicated board members and five part-time staff and extending out from…
Warmth: Coming of Age at the End of Our World by Daniel Sherrell
Book Review by Brian Day Warmth is a book I needed to be written. It is not a book about the science of climate change, projections for the planet’s future,…
Financing Climate Action
Financing Climate Action Green Loans Salt Spring is Transition Salt Spring’s local lending co-op partner TSSEC (TSS Enterprise Co-op). Salt Spring’s Climate Action Plan lists many actions in need of…
World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022
World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022 For Release March 16, 2022, authored by SSIWPA World Water Day reminds us we live at the intersection of climate change and elevated…
Let’s go shopping for an EV!
Video- Let’s go shopping for an EV! Buying an electric vehicle is a huge decision. You can save thousands of $$ on your next electric vehicle through BC’s Point of…
Nature-based Climate Solutions Report (sneak peek)
Nov 3 2021 This is a sneak peek of a full report on The Risks and Threats of ‘Nature-based Climate Solutions’ for Indigenous Peoples which will be released soon. We…
Maxwell Watershed Project Radio Interview
Listen HERE to our Dr Ruth Waldick on CBC Radio’s All Points West discuss TSS’ new project at Maxwell Lake
Locally made films on regenerative ways of living at Appleturnover farm.
Check out these awesome homegrown films by Elisa Rathje and family at www.appleturnover.tv on Salt Spring Island, BC Wood stove cookery, continuous improvement + permaculture in episode 1 of the journal…
Freshwater on an island: Salt Spring, British Columbia, Canada- Video
A short, Salt Spring Island Water Preservation Society (SSIWPS) freshwater awareness film. The “Freshwater Salt Spring” WPS film short, is part of a larger parallel, educational video initiative for youth…
INDIGENOUS CLIMATE ACTION
Please check out this great website for more info: https://www.indigenousclimateaction.com Climate Justice. Indigenous-led. What We Do Our work inspires, connects and supports Indigenous Peoples, reinforcing our place as leaders in…
$ave Big with Home Energy Assessments, Insulation and Draft Sealing Webinar- Video
Thanks for attending$ave Big with Home Energy Assessments, Insulation and Draft Sealing7 pm Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 We enjoyed a great evening of learning with Home Energy Assessment professionals Mike…
Freshwater availability: Options for maintaining a healthy water supply into the future
Conservation and resilience in the Gulf Islands in the age of climate change and biodiversity loss: A webinar series A lunch-and-learn webinar series tackling relevant topics being explored by governments at…
Farmland Trust- Root Survey (closes Nov 30th)
Salt Spring Farmland Trust Society welcomed an all-new energetic Board of Directors on June 10, 2021. They are excited to be stewarding The Trust’s projects at Burgoyne Valley Community Farm,…
Video- Forests, Water, Fire … An evening of dynamic discussion on how to beat the heat and steward our own backyard
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:30 – 8:30 pm via zoom Thank you to all who joined us for this dynamic discussion with Dr Ruth Waldick TSS, Bill Henderson: Moderator, Musician, Dr.…
Biochar Kilns
(Biochar is charcoal that is produced by burning biomass in the absence of oxygen; it is used as a soil amendment. Biochar is a stable solid that is rich in carbon and can endure in soil for thousands of years. Biochar…
How to Plan Your Rainwater Harvesting System- Video
Join your Climate Action Coaches in the replay of our second webinar! How to Plan Your Rainwater Harvesting System November 9th 2021 7:00 pm on Zoom Watch here. If you…
All About Heat Pumps Webinar Video
On behalf of all of us at Transition Salt Spring, thanks so much to our over 100 participants for attending our first Climate Action Coach Program webinar ‘All About Heat…
THE SSI FRESHWATER CATALOGUE
A Salt Spring Island Water Preservation SocietyWatershed Stewardship Project The Water Preservation Society (WPS) FreshWater Catalogue (FWC) website is for those interested in freshwater on an island – Saltspring. From…
Composting with Biochar
Composting with Biochar Video (filmed by Matt Cecill Visuals)By Rick Laing Rick explains the importance of adding biochar when building composts and by using no turn, low oxygen techniques, rich…
Fairy Creek- The Last Stand Video
Vancouver Island BC. Documentary- Aug 4, 2021 In less than 150 years, 97.3% of British Columbia’s old growth forests have been logged. These ancient trees and their ecosystems have been…
E-Bike Charging Station at Ruckle Park
Fans of e-bikes now have a new place to charge up when visiting Salt Spring Island. Islanders who brave the journey to the deep south from points north of Ganges…
Freshwater is Life: Reconciling and Restoring Island Wetlands
One Cool Island- An Interview with Robin Annschild BY ANDREA PALFRAMAN, Published in the Driftwood Aug. 10, 2021. Robin Annschild’s love affair with the Burgoyne estuary started back in 2000…
Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
Breaking Boundaries tells the story of the most important scientific discovery of our time – that humanity has pushed Earth beyond the boundaries that have kept Earth stable for 10,000…
Facing Fire Building Resiliency to Wildfire- Video
WILL WE MANAGE FIRE OR WILL FIRE MANAGE US? It’s not a matter of if fire occurs — it’s a matter of when. Fire is an essential evolutionary force on our planet.…
Sunrise Launches Green New Careers Website
Amid a sustained push for the inclusion of a Civilian Climate Corps in federal infrastructure legislation, the Sunrise Movement rolled out a new tool showcasing the potential for over 15…
Local Acronyms
This page is from the Climate Action Plan to help navigate the many organizations and their acronyms used on Salt Spring and in the region.
Forestry Solutions!
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,…
What’s Happening to our Forests and Trees? Video
(start watching at 45 secs) On June 30th, 2021, the Salt Spring Island Conservancy and Transition Salt Spring were thrilled to host two of British Columbia’s top scientific experts on…
Invasive Species Impacts
Environment In natural ecosystems, invasive plants displace or destroy native plant populations. Many rare and endangered native plants are also at risk from extinction from non-native plant invasion. By removing…
Salt Spring Island Conservancy- Caring for your Land
We live in one of the rarest natural areas in Canada: the Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystem. This ecosystem is located in a narrow strip of low-lying land along the southeastern coast…
Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team
Garry oak ecosystems contain some of Canada’s most endangered habitats and species, and they’re unique to this region. What can a single landowner or community group do to make a…
Gardening with Native Plants
Lots of info on this Habitat Acquisition Trust page: https://www.hat.bc.ca/gardening-with-native-plants Do you want attractive, easy to maintain, drought tolerant gardens that attract birds and butterflies? The best plant choices for…
CRD Native Plants info
What Are Native Plants? A native plant thrives naturally in a region, ecosystem or habitat without human introduction. Native plants are vital components of healthy and resilient ecosystems. They provide…
Electric Vehicles Group Website
Lots of great info here on the EV Group’s own website: https://www.ssiev.ca
INTACT FORESTS, SAFE COMMUNITIES
A new independent report commissioned by Sierra Club BC looks at the relationship between forest management and severe climate impacts expected across B.C. It shows that governments can mitigate climate-related disasters…
Let’s Get Drastic with Our Plastic!
Eco-singer Remy Rodden—a bilingual, rich-voiced teacher and biologist – is committed to helping children learn about nature. He’s a clever songwriter, deeply concerned about the environment, and his wholly entertaining…
Surrey Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy (CFAS) Summary
To build community resilience to sea level rise and coastal flooding, Surrey, BC developed the Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy (CFAS). Learn more about the journey and outcomes.
Collaborative Forestry Solutions to Climate Change – Video
We believe forests are economic engines & job creators, fire suppressors and biodiversity enhancers, freshwater harvesters and food suppliers, as well as energy producers! A special Climate Action Network presentation…
Climate Justice: How global warming hurts the poorest hardest
We’re all living through the climate crisis. But we’re not all in it together. So what exactly does climate change have to do with social injustice? And how can we…
Jobs Justice and the Climate
Marc Lee of the “Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives” speaks to the transition from fossil fuel extraction jobs, to Green Jobs in renewable energy. Producer/Director/Camera – David KiessEditor/Camera – Robert…
Let’s Grow Together- Victory Gardens for Climate Resilience
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…
BURN WISE – Time to Prep Your Firewood for Next Year!
Sun yesterday, rain today. Lately, lounging in the brief blessing of early spring sun seems to be ideal, but after a too short while, the chillies return and there is…
To Burn or to Berm—Is there a question?
Photo (Source: https://www.newlifeonahomestead.com/swales/) A maturing berm – acting as swale – yard debris piled on contour to the land and planted over time – the woody compost creates moisture and…
Freshwater Stewardship for Challenging Times – Video
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…
Plastic Free Resource Videos
How The Ocean Cleanup Mapped the World’s Rivers The Incredible Transformation Of World’s Most Polluted Beach How Close Are We to Reinventing Plastic? The Story of Plastic
Water Storage Options Presentation Resources- Video
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…
SSI Watershed map
https://www.crd.bc.ca/docs/default-source/es-watersheds-pdf/regional-watershed-maps/watersheds-of-salt-spring-island-map-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=f8ad10ca_2
“Let’s Beef up our (Food) Security: Building Healthy Abundant Food Systems” Event Recording
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…
Local Farm Resources
Where and how to purchase locally grown meats Salt Spring Farmers Institute Farm Directory Farm Stands and Studio Maps Facebook page for Farm Stands, Farmers, and Foodies of SSI Island Natural…
Freshwater resources
BLOG: rainwater harvesting and resources about water conservation GUIDE: SSI Non-Potable Rainwater Harvesting Best Practices VIRTUAL TOUR: SSI Rainwater Harvesting Systems WEBINAR: Rainwater Harvesting in the Islands Trust SSIWPA BROCHURE: “Know Your…
Rebate Guide- Bring It Home 4 The Climate
Homes and buildings make up 30 to 50% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the capital region of British Columbia – mostly a result of the use of oil and…
Water Conservation – Small Island Solutions
Learn about Rainbow Road Allotment Gardens and the water conservation, catchment and irrigation systems that make this project a success! View Powerpoint Presentation Here
Carbon Stewardship Workshop- Info links
NIC researching kelp habitat banks for the forestry sector Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop (March 17 2021) Chat Notes Malcolm Penn: New Zealand Presentation Other Carbon Stewardship Resources
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #9: Closing and Thank You
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the ninth of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #8: Blue & green carbon projects in the Salish Sea – Learn from New Zealand
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the eighth of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #7: Blue & green carbon projects in the Salish Sea – Technical tools
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the seventh of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #6: Blue & green carbon projects in the Salish Sea – Policy Instruments
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the sixth of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #5: Carbon projects in the Salish Sea
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the fifth of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #4: The hidden carbon & diversity of old growth forests: Lessons from fungi
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the fourth of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #3: Carbon projects in Canada – An overview
On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop. This is the third of the series of videos from that…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #2: Carbon 202
Featuring Robert Seaton with workshop opening blessing by W̱IĆKINEM (Erik Pelkey), Hereditary Chief of Tsawout On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted the Green and…
Carbon Stewardship Workshop Video #1: Carbon 101
Featuring Dirk Brinkman & Briony Penn with workshop opening blessing by W̱IĆKINEM (Erik Pelkey), Hereditary Chief of Tsawout. On March 17th 2021, Transition Salt Spring and Raincoast Conservation Foundation hosted…
Infographic: How do forests mitigate climate change?
INFOGRAPHIC: How does a coastal douglas fir forest mitigate climate change?
Using Nature’s Ways to Fight the Climate Crisis
Video Presentation Recording: On Sunday, April 11th 2021, TSS hosted a presentation by one of Canada’s key biodiversity specialists, Dr. Risa Smith, who helped to clarify the possibilities for local…
Bicycle grain mill conversion video
Our family here at appleturnover farm on Salt Spring Island has made a new short film in our ongoing series. This one is about converting a hand-crank grain mill to…
Carbon Stewards – Resources and Links
Here is a list of resources and links from our panelists and participants from the Green and Blue Carbon Stewardship Workshop on March 17th 2021. More to come- please check…
Rainwater collection tour
FREE TOURS Create your own inexpensive rainwater collection system for garden and outdoor chores. Tours by appointment March – May 2021 Call Sharon Bywater: (250) 537-5000 Sponsored by the Salt Spring…
3 Part Webinar Series on Climate Action for the Gulf Islands.
Islands Trust Climate Action Speaker Series recorded webinars. Through the webinar series participants will learn how they can support climate change adaptation and resilience at home and in their communities.…
Relatives of the Deep
Future Ecologies has now released episode 6 Relatives of the Deep of our Scales of Change series on climate action, which features The ṮEṮÁĆES Climate Action Project. Future Ecologies site: www.futureecologies.net/dragons/ More…
Ocean Defenders Virtual Festival
June 8th we celebrate World Oceans Day! You are invited to our virtual festival and gallery ~~~ https://oceandefenders.ca/virtual-festival/ We recognize that this project, though virtual this year, speaks to connections…
Farmers’ Market Nutritional Coupon Program
This provincial wide program supports lower income families and seniors to shop at their local farmers market, while simultaneously supporting community farmers through direct coupon payouts. Participants receive $21 a…
Essential Services Tuesday Farmers Market
The Salt Spring Community Market Society is launching the Essential Services Farmers’ Market after consultations with various stakeholders including the local CRD Emergency Program. The Salt Spring Tuesday Market will open…
Linda Gilkesons’ Online Vegetable Gardening Courses:
With thanks to the sponsoring organizations I have made my Year Round Harvest gardening course slides free to the public. On my web site: http://www.lindagilkeson.ca/index.html go to ‘Course Login’ on the menu. Use…
Agricultural Resources
Ministry of Agriculture’s Response to COVID-19, Resources Young Agrarians Webpage about using Ecommerce tools
Opportunity Salt Spring Information Hub: The new Info Hub for all rural BC island communities.
To assist rural islanders facing the unprecedented challenges of COVID 19, Opportunity Salt Spring has put together this valuable resource page to help you navigate the supports available all in…
Zoom Online Platform Support
Transition Salt Spring is happy to make available our ZOOM account for online meetings available to community groups doing work aligned with our mandate: To provide people on Salt Spring…
Mentor Gardeners Available
Some years ago a group called Mentor Gardeners was formed at the request of Transition Salt Spring to help beginning gardeners increase food production locally. We have been active through the…
Climate Change, Land, and Ownership: a recent clash of worldviews in B.C.
Report on ṮEṮÁĆES Climate Change in the Salish Sea Course on Pender Island, (Feb 17-21 2020) By Erinanne Harper, March 2020. xʷənen̕əč (Salt Spring Island, BC) ………………. In February 2020,…
Small Farm Climate Action Loans
Transition Salt Spring Enterprise Co-op (TSSEC) is seeking loan applications from Salt Spring growers planning to increase food production in 2020. Email TSSEnterpriseCoop@gmail.com for application form and more info. LOW…
ASK SALT SPRING ~ Neighbours Helping Neighbours Find Answers!
Fridays 11-1pmOn Zoom – until protocols change.Request Zoom link at ask@asksaltspring.com January 15: Islands Trustees: Peter Grove (11-noon), LauraPatrick (noon-1)January 22: Restorative JusticeJanuary 29: Climate Action Any questions, Any time!Contact…
ṮEṮÁĆES Climate Action Project
The ṮEṮÁĆES Climate Action Project will develop and deliver 3 five-day (30 hour) intensive educational programs that combine current climate science with Traditional Knowledge of the W̱SÁNEĆ people to inform and…
My Clothes My World
Fashion Takes Action will be on Salt Spring to deliver “My Clothes My World programming to SD64 students in January. Sponsored by I-SEA presenting this educational youth programming with the…
AGENTS OF CHANGE: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Want to make a difference in the world? Are you between 18 and 30 years old? Join this free social entrepreneurship program and learn how you can help drive progress…
An Environmental Organization that’s Changing Our Future Outcome – The Conscious Planet Network on Gulf Islands Radio
LISTEN HERE! July 21, 2019 Gaianna Sophia interviews people who share inspirational stories of change, new technologies, consciousness pioneers, & people who are making a practical difference to our future.…
Dreaming, Designing & Building A Net Zero or Small Footprint Home with Green City Builders
The Eco Living and Home Tour is thrilled that Green City Builders sponsored the tour again this year, but this time as one of its Presenting Sponsors! We connected with…
Green Building Projects? Slegg Can Support You
We are grateful that Slegg Building Materials is a Presenting Sponsor for the 2019 Eco Living and Home Tour! Slegg’s General Manager on Salt Spring, Curtiss Maude, and local Slegg…
Renewable Energy in the Eco Living Landscape
The Eco Living and Home Tour is grateful to have Bearfoot Renewables as one of its Presenting Sponsors. We connected with owner Jeff Chamberland by phone to ask him some…
Laser-Focussed on Electric Vehicles
One of the Presenting Sponsors of the 2019 Eco Living and Home Tour is Motorize ─ Your EV Store. Talking to owner Julian Sale is a great education! If you’re…
A Low-Carbon Citrus Greenhouse in Canada- local grower frequently featured on our Ecohome tour!
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…
Would you like a free land stewardship visit?
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…
Environmentally Friendly Ways to Deal with Woody Debris
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…
EV Tips
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…
Climate Action Loans for Homeowners
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…
17 Actions to Promote Transition
‘Flipping the script on climate change! In his new book Climate, A New Story, Charles Eisenstein makes a case for a wholesale reimagining of the framing, tactics, and goals we…
TSS Climate Action Plan 2.0 Released!
Salt Spring is One Cool Island: Get involved in local climate action! Ready to take bold climate action? We all want solutions — and Salt Spring Islanders are ahead of…
Coast Alive Recreational and Ecological Services
Coast Alive Recreational and Ecological Services was founded on Salt Spring in 2006. It is an environmental business that offers a variety of outdoor services that help property owners or…
Waste Management & Carbon Sequestration
A valuable comment from a Transition member: “Up-cycle rather than recycle.. I have been a member of the Saltspring Solid Waste Advisory Committee (CRD) since it’s startup by Gary Holman…
Salt Spring Island’s Official Community Plan
We live in a place of extraordinary beauty, great environmental significance, and rare biological diversity. We appreciate and accept our responsibility to be the stewards of our island home, to…
Report: Salt Spring Energy Futures
On January 24 and 25 2012, Simon Fraser University Carbon Talks hosted an invitational dialogue on the energy future of Salt Spring Island. Dialogue participants included twenty-one thought leaders from…
Climate Action Progress Report 2012
The BC government are preparing more up to date emissions figures, when those figures are released later this year an updated report for Salt Spring will be prepared and published.…
Archived Garden Photos from years gone by
Some beautiful photos from previous years… as we transition to our new website we don’t want to lose these beauties! Thank you Moe Wendt for sharing.
Farm to Cafeteria: an excellent school garden project
Farm to Cafeteria project at Gulf Islands Secondary School. Greenhouse with hydroponics and aquaponics growing systems and Tilapia, rainwater collection, worm composting and composting systems, and garden. Objectives To provide…
Sunnyside passive solar house
Owner-built small passive solar home with grid-tied PV system, heat pump, HRV and underground rainwater harvesting tanks for micro-drip garden irrigation. Design A passive solar design from a permaculture magazine and stock…
A subtropical hydroponic greenhouse
Unique 6,000 sq. ft. greenhouse with hyperadobe heat storage wall, high efficiency wood gasifier furnace and water storage cistern, experimental anaerobic digester, rainwater harvesting, commercial hydroponic lettuce production and subtropical…
A Straw Bale Home crafted by hand
Off-grid straw bale home: Andrew & Adina 1350 sq. ft home; water catchment system, greywater systems, passive solar design, solar panels for electricity, solar hot water panels for radiant floor…
Featured Green Contractors from the Eco Living and Home Tour
Biogas Digester Off-Grid Gas and Fertilizers, Kealan Gell info@offgridgas.org Builders Green City Builders, Sam FitzZaland 250-537-6296 www.greencitybuilders.ca Container homes Honomobo www.honomobo.com Electricians Bearfoot Renewables, Jeff Chamberland 250-538-7523 www.bearfootrenewables.ca Glass Furnace…
How I Reduced Home-Energy Costs with FREE Upgrades from BCHydro
My family’s home, a rented owner-built house divided into four suites, is a “Salt Spring 1970’s special”, built at a time when building codes were more relaxed. On the plus…
“Friend” Your Local Bees
Safe Nests for Orchard Mason Bees (Osmia Spp.) Most gardeners have heard of the benefits of our native mason bees as pollinators for fruit trees and that putting up nests…
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