Nature House - Today's Events - Friday, August 21

Here's what's on today!

1-3pm SLC Drop-in: SLC Superstars (All ages)

Location: Sea Life Centre, Telegraph Harbour Marina

As we prepare to wrap up the Sea Life Centre for the season, come by for one last look at the fascinating creatures in the tank. Think you've learned a thing or two this summer? Put your knowledge to the test with a species identification challenge!

This is the final weekend the SLC will be open for the season - don't miss your last chance to visit! Open Friday-Sunday whenever the seastar flag is flying.

Note: There is no “Tides to Trails” this Friday. Instead, we invite you to join Tal Engel on the Lawrence Valley loop trail on Sunday afternoon for a hands-on exploration of forest dynamics, restoration, and succession - following his S4 talk at Forbes Hall at 2pm.

ThINC

Thank You for a Fantastic Sea Star Count!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Annual Ochre (Purple) Sea Star Count at Clam Bay last Thursday - what a turnout!

A special shout-out to the Lambs - to Andy for his expert guidance, and to Virginia for the delicious cookies :D

Here's what we found:

1,580 Purple/Ochre Sea Stars - of which only 15 showed signs of wasting disease, an encouraging rate of approximately 1%*

1 Mottled Star

Putting this in context, counts over the past few years have remained relatively stable: 1,490 in 2023, 1,000+ in 2024, and 1,620 in 2025. This is a promising sign that the population is holding its own in the wake of the devastating wasting disease.

Your participation makes a real difference in monitoring the health of our local marine ecosystems. Thank you for your time, energy, and community spirit - see you next year!

ThINC

Yoga 10am Saturday @ Forbes Hall

Join me Saturday morning for slow Yoga flow, listening to some tunes while we connect full body movement with breath, creating space in our minds, bodies and hearts.

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

Karen
kareneroff@gmail.com
778 688 4102

Annual Fire Extinguisher Clinic on 29 August

Free fire extinguisher inspections for your home, boat and vehicle extinguishers.
Expert advice on the size of unit for your needs.
New extinguishers available to purchase.

Need a driveway Lot # sign? Available to order.

Have you ever operated an extinguisher on a real fire? This is the place to practice.

Saturday, AUGUST 29 at 1:30 at the firehall on Mission Road.

Aggressive Fire Safety will be operating the free clinic.

Lantzville Fire Chief Neil Rukus
Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Art Beyond Memory

Hi everyone,

I’ll be at the Howling Wolf Farm Market this Saturday with some of my artwork, and I’ll also be sharing something very special and new for the first time: Art Beyond Memory.

It’s a creative experience I’ve developed to help people bring their memories and personal stories to life through art.

I’d love for you to stop by, have a look, hear a little about the project, and say hello.

Come and discover a new way to give life to your memories.

See you there!

www.marciaaftimus.com/en/art-beyond-memory

Marcia Aftimus

Only 3 More Summer Markets at Howling Wolf Farm!

Only 3 more chances this year for you to check out the amazing creations and products of Thetis Island artisans.

Saturdays with the last one being September 5^th, you’ll find us at the head of Telegraph Harbour from 10 until 2.

Are you looking for some delicious baking? Beautiful artwork? Fibre art creations? Unique gifts for those hard-to-please people? Skincare products? Or how about a hot dog?

Come on down and check us out!

Summer Market Committee

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10-1

The list is growing....

Salad
Kale
Chard
Sprouts
Arugula
Herbs - cilantro, parsley and basil
Tomatoes - all sizes
Corn
Carrots
Cucumbers
Peppers
Melon
Strawberries
Blueberries
Radish - small and Daikon too!
Garlic
Zucchini
Green onions
Hakurei turnips
Beets
Beans... so many beans!

New products this week: Local Shoyu Shiitake (Japanese-inspired marinated mushrooms) and new aged cheese selections

With thanks,
Jollity Farmers

Thursday Ferry: Dangerous Goods to Thetis ONLY

Departs Chemainus @ 7:45 am

Departs Thetis @ 1:30 pm

Nature House - Today's Event (Thursday, August 20)

Here's what's on today!

2-3:30pm TIME Jr: Beach Seine (Youth 8-15)
Location: North Cove Beach. Please meet at the end of North Cove Road at 2PM.

For our very last TIME Jr. session, we're going out with a splash! Join us for a hands-on beach seine at North Cove - using a large net to encircle fish and other creatures living in shallow coastal waters, the same ecological survey method used by aquatic biologists in the field. Come get a close look at who's been living just off our shores all summer long.

ThINC

Lost Buoys Seeking Owner

I have two large orange buoys which have washed up onto my beach over the last year or so.

One has the inscription KRP 313404 and the other one says PRNS 313404. If anyone knows who these belong to I'd be happy to return them because I imagine they have some value.

Cheers, Alan Cassels
Lupin Lane
Cassels@shaw.ca

For Sale: Sevylor Fish Hunter HF360 Inflatable Fishing Boat + 2 Pumps - $175 OBO

Sevylor Fish Hunter HF360 inflatable fishing boat, approximately 11' long, with seats and accessories.

The PVC is in excellent overall condition. Included:

• Sevylor HF360 inflatable fishing boat

• Seats

• Manual air pump

• 12V electric air pump that connects to a car/marine battery

• Accessory storage bag

• Other accessories

Please note: The boat has two existing patches on the bottom and a slow air leak in the upper floor area. It is being sold as-is, and the price reflects the repair required.

The original motor mount is not included.

A good project for someone familiar with inflatable-boat repairs, or for someone looking for a large fishing/tender boat at a substantial discount.

$175 OBO

Please text or call (250) 218-7128 to arrange a time to view if interested.
Guy

Thetis Island Residents and Ratepayers Association (TIRRA) - Supports Motion M-35 – Federal Operational Support for BC Ferries

TIRRA has written to the federal government in support of Motion M-35, which calls for fair, stable and long-term federal support for BC Ferries.

For island communities such as Thetis Island, reliable and affordable ferry service is essential transportation. TIRRA's letter encourages the federal government to work with the Province of British Columbia to modernize the current funding arrangement for BC Ferries and recognize the important role ferry service plays in connecting coastal and island communities.

The letter is available at: https://www.thetisisland.net/tirra/communications/20260816_Thetis_Island_Residents_and_Ratepayers_Association_Letter_in_Support_of_Motion_M-35_and_background_information.pdf

Islanders and ferry users who would also like to show their support are encouraged to sign House of Commons Petition e-7474, before September 29, which calls on the federal government to modernize ferry funding and provide fair federal support for BC Ferries.

Sign the petition at:  https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7474

The more residents who add their names, the stronger the message that reliable and affordable ferry transportation is important to coastal and island communities throughout British Columbia.

Karl Unger, TIRRA Communications