Past Events

Beyond Climate Change – A Case study looking at our Vulnerable Forests

By Erinanne Harper | November 24, 2022 |

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…

Biochar Working Group

BioChar Activities and workshop on Salt Spring

By Erinanne Harper | November 17, 2022 |

December Biochar Workshop: presented by Brian Smallshaw Changed from Saturday, Dec 10 to SUNDAY, 11 December 2022 1-4pm Geri Alton’s horse paddock, 125 Stevens Road South end: Beaver Point Road, past…

All About Wood Stoves Webinar Video

By Erinanne Harper | October 19, 2022 |

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…

Linda Gilkeson

Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate – Video

By Erinanne Harper | July 4, 2022 |

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…

Yellow Flag Iris

Removal of Yellow Flag Iris

By Erinanne Harper | June 24, 2022 |

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…

June Nature Extravaganza

By Erinanne Harper | June 7, 2022 | Comments Off on June Nature Extravaganza

Nature Salt Spring invites Bird and Nature Lovers to the ‘June Nature Extravaganza‘ June 10-13 We’ve put together 12 amazing different events for the June 10-13 weekend, and we have award-winning Guest Naturalists,…

Salt Spring Seals – 20th Anniversary Documentary Screening

By Erinanne Harper | June 6, 2022 | Comments Off on Salt Spring Seals – 20th Anniversary Documentary Screening

Salt Spring Seals- 20th Anniversary Documentary Screening The Fritz Theatre June 22, 2022 7:30-8:30pm The documentarian Florence Rockwell swims with the Seals (along with TSS’s past president Anne Parkinson) and…

An Intro to Growing Food for Total Beginners

By Erinanne Harper | May 25, 2022 |

The Intro to Gardening course is full – sorry you missed it. If you wish to be on the waiting list or participate in future events, please email info@transitionsaltspring.com. Upcoming on…

A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate: Everyone’s Guide to the Science of Climate Change – Talk

By Erinanne Harper | May 11, 2022 |

Saturday May 14th 7pm SSI Library Program Room Geologist Steven Earle talks about his new book A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate: Everyone’s Guide to the Science of Climate Change. An accessible,…

Invasive Plant Drop Off Events 2022

By Erinanne Harper | May 11, 2022 |

Invasive Plant Drop Off Events are presented by the Native Plant Stewardship Working Group of Transition Salt Spring This year there are two opportunities to drop off your invasive plants…

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

June 9, 2023

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…

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

June 9, 2023

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…

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

May 29, 2023

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…

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Fire Risk Reduction in the Coastal Douglas-fir Biogeoclimatic Zone- Video

May 23, 2023

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…

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Reducing Fire and Drought Risk with Erik Piikkila

May 13, 2023
Why Healthy Forests Matter with Forest Ecologist Erik Piikkila

Reducing Fire and Drought Risk: Protecting Our Drinking Water and Homes from Wildfires We are delighted to present two presentations by local Forest Ecologist Erik Piikkila from Yellow Point Ecological…

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New Local Committee Commission (LCC)All Candidates Forum – Video

May 10, 2023

New Local Committee Commission (LCC)All Candidates Forum Salt Spring has decided on an innovative new decision-making body that will give eligible residents a greater voice on a range of issues,…

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Invasive Plant Drop-Off Days

May 4, 2023
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Three events this May and June will help you get rid of your non-native invasive plants easily and affordably. The Invasive plant drop-off on Saturday, May 13, at the Community…

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Learn Where LCC Candidates Stand on Key Issues – Questions

May 4, 2023
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Responses From Local Community Commissioner Candidates Following are the responses to a questionnaire developed for the candidates standing for election to the new CRD Local Community Commission approved by voters…

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ALL About Home Rebates – Webinar Video

May 3, 2023

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.…

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Our friends at Salt Spring Community Energy are putting on a wonderful range of events!

April 13, 2023
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EIGHT exciting and informing Electrify Salt Spring Events this April and May hosted by Salt Spring Community Energy. Salt Spring’s Electrified Future Has Begun! Join the growing community of people…

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