Resources

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?…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Hwmet'utsum - Mt.Maxwell Project Presentation

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…
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Linda Gilkeson

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…
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Yellow Flag Iris

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…
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Jean Wilkinson - Native Plant Stewardship Group

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…
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Newsletters

Check Out Our Past Newsletters Subscribe Here June. 2023 Newsletter TSS Newsletter – June 25, 2023 May. 2023 Newsletter #2 TSS Newsletter – May 23, 2023 May. 2023 Newsletter #1…
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Warmth: Coming of Age at the End of Our World

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,…
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