Rain is at the Heart of Climate Change
What’s different about water on Salt Spring? The islands in the Salish Sea are in a rain shadow, and seasonal drought is common. All water on this island comes from …
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The Future of Agriculture on Salt Spring November 16th Event
Save the Date
Community Town Hall
The Future of Agriculture on Salt Spring Island
16th November 2019
1.30-5.30pm
Gulf Islands Secondary School
The climate crisis, rules and regulations, lack of housing, a growing interest in locally grown – how does all this impact the future of agriculture and food production on Salt Spring? Join the conversation and help plan out a new vision for agricultural production on our island. Everyone welcome – farmers, food manufacturers, chefs, food buyers, eaters, educators, climate activists, politicians, and anyone with an interest in the development of our local agricultural economy – bring your ideas to the table.
To register or for more information contact: plan2farm@gmail.com
And check out www.plantofarm.org for further details
Organised by the Salt Spring Island Agricultural Alliance as part of the renewal of the SSI Area Farm Plan
Salt Spring and Climate Change Talk April 9th 2019
Special Talk – Water Preservation Society AGM
Tuesday, April 9 | Doors Open 3:00pm | Meeting Starts 3:30pm
SSI Conservancy | 265 Blackburn Rd. | Lite Snacks Served
RSVP to ssiwps@gmail.com would be appreciated
Ruth Waldick speaking on: What do climate change and emerging weather extremes mean for Salt Spring?
Ruth has a PhD in evolutionary ecology, with an emphasis on climate change impacts and adaptation. She is an adjunct professor at Carleton University, supervising graduate student research and, on Salt Spring, is working with an emerging Climate Action Initiative (led by CRD and Transitions Salt Spring). Ruth lives on Salt Spring, serves as a commissioner with the Beddis Water Service and was a founding member of the SS Community Alliance.