I-SEA - The Institute for Sustainability Education & Action

UPCOMING EVENTS:

FRIENDS OF I-SEA more information ... donation form (pdf)

—Credit: National Snow and Ice Data Center Monitor Sea Ice – Climate Change Action latest information here

Climate Change Community Workshop - February 6 from 1-5pm at GISS

The workshop is open to everyone.   Discussion topics will include energy supply, food and agriculture, land use, building design, conservation, transportation, and others.

Coffee and tea will be available; bring your own mug – and if you like, bring a dessert or snack for sharing.  Please consider carpooling or taking the bus.

 And don’t forget to bring your ideas with you!

The workshop is sponsored by the Earth Festival Society, the Agricultural Alliance, the Institute for Sustainability Education and Action, the Salt Spring Island Transportation Commission, Transition Salt Spring, the Chamber of Commerce, the CRD, and the Islands Trust.

GREEN DRINKS: Next Green Drinks tba. See photos from previous Green Drink events.

Every month up to 50 people gather to network and connect on Salt Spring Island sustainability and environmental issues, projects, local initiatives, news, etc. Green Drinks is a global movement and we've been doing it on Salt Spring for over 2 years! It is a great opportunity to relax and catch-up with like-minded folks concerned for the environment and our plant.

I-SEA & SOLID GALA FUNDRAISER & MUSIC EVENT
November 1st, Harbour House (See photos of the event)

The organizers of the fundraiser at the Harbour House would like to thank everyone that came out to bid on the 80+ items. We raised over $3880.00!  

Thank you to Jack and Glenda Woodward for providing a wonderful space, the best veggie food and a huge discount to make this an affordable fundraiser! And thank you to the staff and all the volunteers that came out to help. Everything ran just so smoothly.
 
Thank you to all the wonderful local donors. Each and every one of you helped make this event a success because by having such an array of high value items we were able to raise so much money.
 
Another huge thank you to Stephanie Rhodes for organizing the music, including a set by Billie Woods! It was the perfect accompaniment to good food and good bidding! Both artists donated their time.
 
Again, thank you from I-SEA and SOLID - this community is just amazing!

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RECYCLING PILOT PROGRAM - PHASE II:

This assessment and pilot program, run by I-SEA, is to provide the data needed to determine the costs of running an island-wide recycling program in public spaces. If we can manage our waste in these high tourist and resident traffic areas we are one step closer to addressing commercial waste and recycling issues on Salt Spring.

See more information about the program here.

GRADES 10-12 SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP: A Success!! Photos and information here

ECO-MENTORING PROGRAM UPDATES:

See the poster, photos from the event and read the thank you letter.

OTHER NEWS:

Salt Spring GreenWise Map



In collaboration with Board member, Brenda Guilded (Salt Spring Greenwise)

West Coast Climate Equity is a new website, produced by climate activists on Salt Spring Island. It is designed to post the top articles of the day relating to global climate change, as well as articles written by concerned people here on Salt Spring and the rest of BC - website.

Final Report of the Centennial Park Recycling Pilot Program – Summer 2008 here.

Rebate Program for Energy Efficiency Audit - Find out how to get one of 110 being offered here.

I-SEA

Sustainability can be a “many splendored thing”, uncovering, illuminating, and advancing all that makes up an enriching, vibrant, and healthful quality of life. While many humans likely have an innate sense of what sustainability is and how it can be nurtured, we all probably can benefit from further exploring, contemplating, practicing, and evolving our sustainability ideas at home, work, and play. The Institute for Sustainability Education & Action (I-SEA) was created to broaden and deepen the understanding, appreciation, and commitment to sustainability locally throughout the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, as well as internationally.