Past Events

Climate Change Impacts for Salt Spring and What We Can Do About It.

By Erinanne Harper | October 14, 2021 |

A Canadian Federation of University Women Salt Spring Island Chapter event with  Transition Salt Spring (TSS) Chair, Bryan Young. Lions Hall Monday, Oct. 18th  10:30 am -12:30 pm Bryan will…

All About Heat Pumps Webinar Video

By Erinanne Harper | October 1, 2021 |

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…

Invitation to the Launch of the West Coast Climate Action Network

By Erinanne Harper | September 27, 2021 |

Join us at the Public Launch of the West Coast Climate Action Network. Tuesday October 5th, at 7pm.  Live-streamed on YouTube. Register here. You can also watch on Facebook Join us…

Fall Fair Fun

By Erinanne Harper | September 27, 2021 |

We had a great weekend at the Salt Spring Fall Fair Sept 18, 19 2021 having conversations about climate action with hundreds of islanders! Thanks for being there and to…

Salt Springers Take Action for the Global Climate Strike

By Erinanne Harper | September 27, 2021 |

On Friday, September 24th at 12 noon at the United Church Meadow over 70 Salt Springers gathered to show their commitment to climate action and enjoy a beautiful day together…

All About Heat Pumps Webinar

By Erinanne Harper | September 22, 2021 |

Please join us for our first Climate Action Coach Program webinar: All About Heat Pumps: featuring Clean BC’s Community Energy Coach: Sam Wright Tues Sept 28th at 7 pm Please…

Take Action Salt Spring

By Erinanne Harper | September 9, 2021 |

Global Climate Strike #UPROOTTHESYSTEM Fridays For Future This September 24, 2021, our fight for genuine, intersectional climate justice continues with another Global Climate Strike in conjunction with the global movement.…

Zero Waste Conference: A Future Without Waste

By Erinanne Harper | July 26, 2021 |

Thursday, October 28 Unlock the power of imagination and transformation – Step into creative and innovative thinking – Design a resilient, carbon neutral and circular future. Secure your virtual seat…

Forestry Solutions!

By Erinanne Harper | July 20, 2021 |

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,…

Saanich Peninsula IPM workshop for farmers

By Erinanne Harper | July 1, 2021 |

1pm, July 14th 2021 This will be an on-farm workshop, which will teach growers about the principles of Integrated Pest Management, demonstrate different techniques that can be used to monitor…

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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