Today's Nature House Events

Here's what's on today!

9-11 Tides to Trails: Nature Walk with Keith Rush & Bill Dickie
Location: Lawrence Valley Trail - meet at the end of Mission Rd. at 9AM

Join local experts Keith Rush and Bill Dickie on the well-loved Lawrence Valley loop trail. Keith, a professional forester and avid birder, will share his knowledge of forests and point out bird species along the way. Bill, a long-time Thetis resident and steward of the trail, will share his expansive knowledge of the local landscape and a little Thetis Island history. Between the two of them, no question will go unanswered!

1-3 SLC Drop-in: Edible Oceans (all ages)
Location: Sea Life Centre at Telegraph Harbour Marina

Did you know that most seaweeds are edible and packed with beneficial nutrients? Come down to the Sea Life Centre to find out which ones are the tastiest, how to prepare them, and taste some fresh local seaweed for yourself!

The SLC is open Friday–Sunday whenever the seastar flag is flying - drop in anytime!

Saturday Morning Yoga - 10am @ Forbes Hall

Join me for slow vinyasa practise designed to release tension from your lower back and hamstrings
A great way to start your day, listening to some tunes as we connect full body movement with breath

Bring a mat, a cushion for extra padding, and your lovely energy,

Karen
778 688 4102
kareneroff@gmail.com

Weekend Coastal Fire Weather

Fire weather

• Cooler temperatures Friday with some precipitation over northern areas
• By Friday, temperatures dipping below seasonal and patchy moisture stretches further south
• Increased winds over the weekend with potential for directional shift
• Warming and drying begins Sunday into next week

Coastal Fire Centre

A reminder from the TIVFD and Concerned Residents:

Throwing a lit cigarette out of a vehicle in BC violates the provincial Wildfire Act It is considered dropping or mishandling a burning substance and carries a steep fine of $575. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, a general littering violation carries a lesser $81 penalty, but the stricter wildfire penalty is applied to burning items to protect communities.

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Goosey Gander Shop Report

On opening weekend over 125 items were sold to happy treasure hunters, including a vintage fox hunt horn, a Fender guitar, a ladybug mug, a horses hot pad, a miniature brass teapot and a Peetz reel and rod. Thank you to all the Shoppers who came by and to all the Vendors who have exceeded expectations again this week by restocking the Shop with at least that many more new and interesting items. Be sure to stop by and have a look. You never know what you might find!

Some of the new goodies include a cast iron mortar and pestle, a dovetail joint gauge, several blank journals, a vintage booklet of pristine Audubon Birds Postcards, a Pier One rattan chair, a new in the box Philips Sonic Care toothbrush set, more craft and stamping gear, an IKEA magnifying mirror, a whole lot of yummy looking cookbooks, and another batch of sparkly jewelry.

Please note for this weekend only the Shop will be closing a bit early on Saturday at 2pm, but open as usual 10 to 4pm on Sunday.

Thank you very much and hope to see you at the Shop. 

Nan Beals

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10-1

Salad
Arugula
Sprouts
Certified organic blueberries and strawberries
Local, organic (unsprayed) cherries
Zucchini
Cucumber
Radish
Carrots
Turnips
Beets
Tomatoes
Peppers

With thanks, Jollity Farmers

What’s the News at the Summer Market?

First, the sad news - Marylyn and MJ will not be at the market this Saturday as they will be attending the funeral of Marylyn’s brother and MJ’s father in the Philippines. Marylyn has stocked up the freezer with her delicious baking, so she’s been thinking about you! Anne-Marie and Gloria will be occupying her space and Anne-Marie will be offering her baking. Marylyn will be back on July 25th.

And here’s the good news. Chris will have oysters and a limited amount of clams from Limberis Seafoods. They were very popular last time, so if you want some, get there early! Chris also has a selection of health supplements from Purica - the company that produces Recovery, so check them out.

The Summer Market at Howling Wolf Farm takes place every Saturday, 10 to 2 until Labour Day.

Market Committee

Late Afternoons and Early Evenings at Telegraph Harbour Café & Marina

Join us at the Café for handcrafted share platters, fresh pizzas, and scoops of your favourite ice cream. Whether you’re arriving by boat, bike, or just following the sunshine, we’ve got a spot waiting for you.

Come hungry. Stay awhile.

Open late Wednesday thru Friday
Now boarding until 7:30 pm

Lost Water Storage Tank

The water storage bladder/bag that we use to refill the horse's water seems to have fell from the back of my truck between Hollyberry Lane and Howling Wolf's farm market. It is a large blue container that looks like an inflatable. It had some water in it so would be heavy to move. If you see it in the ditch or bushes on a walk or have retrieved it from the road, we would greatly appreciate it if you let us know! 

Please contact me at 250-416-9695 or crimsonhrad@gmail.com if you have found it, thank you!

Today's Nature House Events

Here's what's on today!

2-3:30 TIME Jr: Ocean Navigation (youth 8-15)
Location: Sea Life Centre, Telegraph Harbour Marina

Young Ocean enthusiasts aged 8–15 are invited to join TIME Jr. - the junior division of the Thetis Island Marine Explorers dive club. Each week, participants help care for the residents of the Sea Life Centre's seaquarium while diving into a new marine topic, both at the SLC and out in the field. For more information about this special program, contact Maya at maya@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

This week we're exploring ocean navigation! Learn how to use marine charts to plot a course, how tides and currents work, and more. We'll finish with a paper boat race - build your own at home and bring it along. Two rules only: the boat must be powered by natural means (wind or current) and must include a paper component somewhere. Get creative and reuse materials!

Hydro Pole Work

A BC Hydro contractor will be working on Kenwood Road starting around 8 am on Thursday to change out a pole. They will finish work at 1 pm or earlier and then post a 2-hour fire watch. They are carrying water for chance ignition, and the FD is aware of their proposed urgent work.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Looking for Gardening Help

Looking for someone who has access to a weed eater and a lawn mower to clean up our yard.

Please call Lorie at (604) 561-0702.
Thank you!

Apple and AI (Claude Cowork) Help Request

Looking for Apple and AI (Claude Cowork) person to train me on Thetis

please email michael@ruge.ca