Nature House Open Hours
Wednesday, July 5th: 1 – 4PM
Thursday, July 6th: CLOSED
Friday, July 7th: 11 – 4PM
Saturday, July 8th: 11 – 4PM
Sunday, July 9th 11 – 4PM
July 5
· Women’s Paddle: 4-5 PM
Meet at The Portal Beach with your boat (canoe, kayak, etc…) for a relaxing evening paddle. All skill levels welcome!
July 7
· Sea Star Day: 11-4 PM
Come to the Nature House for a day of sea star-themed crafts, games, and view the variety of species of sea stars in our Seaquarium.
July 8
· Outdoor Survival Camp: 1-4 PM
Have you ever wanted to know what to do if you were stranded on Thetis Island? Join us for outdoor survivorship and orienteering activities. Learn how to collect and purify water, build a shelter, make food and survive out in the wilderness with many hands-on activities!
July 9
· Make and Use a Plankton Net: 1-4 PM
Did you know there are millions of tiny creatures living in the waters just off the beaches of Thetis Island? These creatures—plankton—are important food sources for each other, as well as other marine life! Many marine biologists have specialized plankton nets that are capable of removing these critters from the water, but often cost upwards of $500. We will be showing you how to construct your own and you will be able to use it to view the plankton species from the beaches using our microscope!
As with all of our programs, each is by donation to ThINC, or free if you’ve purchased a membership. Friends of the Nature House summer memberships are still available ($25/individual, $50/family)! If you have any questions regarding the Nature House programming, or would like to get involved, contact Danny at danny@cowichanlandtrust.ca.
