10:00 am start

Young Naturalists: Magnificent Mosses!

Location: The Nature House at The Portal, 254 North Cove Road

There’s a tiny, wet and wonderful world at our feet - mosses! Mosses are like forests of their own. Learn about how mosses function, identify different kinds, and discover the amazing habitat they create for other species. We will also be learning how to propagate mosses for your garden and building moss terrariums together. Join us to explore the moist, magnificent, minute world of mosses.

2:00 pm start

Expert Excursions: A Model for Sustainable Living with Matthias & Jutta Zapletal

Location: 313 Forbes Road (please park along Margaret’s Lane or Forbes Rd. facing North Cove Rd.)

Since moving to Thetis in 2019, Matthias and Jutta Zapletal have been developing the space they call home - not in the traditional sense, but instead with an approach that seeks to work with the land, mimic natural processes, and utilize renewable energy resources in creative and inventive ways. From using the energy generated by decomposing organics to heat their home, to planting elephant grass and native willow to filter their water, and installing a magnificent geodesic dome - Matthias and Jutta's homestead is an inspirational model of what we can do to lead a more sustainable life. Join us to learn about the various projects they have going and be prepared to be inspired!

Membership and donations help to support our programs and the work we do within and for the community! If you are not already a Friend of the Nature House, consider becoming one to access all of our summer Nature House activities:www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/_files/ugd/a5ed41_53ec1339b8a941f68db62dcad757070f.pdf