Transition Sooke is a citizen’s initiative seeking common-sense steps towards a resilient and sustainable community. Transition Sooke is part of a worldwide movement called Transition Towns that focuses on regaining control of the future of our communities by reducing:
- Dependence on fossil fuels
- Impacts of climate change
- Our vulnerability to global economic instability
Upcoming Events
NOTE: A number of Transition Sooke groups are continuing to meet via videoconferencing. For the Climate Change Emergency Teams, contact the individuals listed at the bottom of the Climate Emergency page. For other groups, please contact our general email.
Now – July 10 Stream the movie “A Seed For Change” here. (From Dan at the Port Alberni Transition Town Society)
Now – July 21. The BC government is running a Covid recovery survey, which should take about 10 minutes to complete. Go here.
July 7 – August 25. Tuesdays 7 – 8 pm. Wild Wise summer courses (Email Sam for info) Or visit the Facebook page: Wild Wise summer courses
July 8, 7 pm Transition Sooke General Meeting via videoconference. Contact Alan if you would like to attend. Minutes of last meeting and agenda here.
July 14, 21, 28 and Aug 1 and 11. Tuesdays 7 pm Sooke Multi-Belief Initiative (SMBI) Summer Community Unity Series. Socially distanced under the poplars at John Phillips Memorial Park. No charge. Please bring a chair, blanket, water bottle and extra layers of clothing. Parking is available nearby at the District of Sooke Municipal Hall.
July 24 – Aug 3. Sooke Fine Arts virtual art show at sookefinearts.com
Latest News
- Earth Day 2020 update
- Climate Emergency Workshop success
- Conversations with the federal candidates
- More than 50 people attend Sooke’s Green New Deal Town Hall to search for solutions to tackle the Climate Emergency
- Dahr Jamail: Addressing Climate Disruption is a moral imperative
- EV Extravaganza Success!
Action Groups
- Climate Emergency – A range of actions to address climate change in the Sooke community
- Zero Waste Sooke – Citizen’s initiative to eliminate all forms of waste in the community
- Wild Wise Sooke – Keeping our wildlife wild and our citizens safe
- Sooke Multi-Belief Initiative – Developing a Sooke Region Compassionate Action Plan
- Pesticide Education Group – Educating the community on pesticides and their alternatives
- Book Club – Informal, friendly and lively discussions about thoughtful books on contemporary issues
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