Nature House Schedule And Open Hours July 5th-9th

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.

Motorized Wheelchairs on Public Roads

The question was raised as to what side of the road motorized wheelchairs, or other medical motorized vehicles should drive on, and whether the drivers are required to wear helmets.  The answer is that they should follow the same rules as pedestrians, driving close to the curb on the left, facing the traffic. Helmets are not specified. Further details can be found at:

http://www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/specialty-vehicles/Low-powered-vehicles/Pages/Motorized-wheelchairs.aspx

Graeme Shelford

Chair, TIRRA Transportation Committee

Thank You

A Big Thank You to the kind person who found our escaped mooring buoy and then attached it for us again. It is very much appreciated.

Char & Sven Aaberg

BOTH SOLD ~ Bike & Inflatable Canoe for Sale

Inflatable canoe w/paddles, backpack, and foot pump: $150 Helios by INNOVA

Mercalli Bicycle, Helmet, + 2 extra tubes: $40 XTI-21 Frame size16"

For pictures email: jnshill2@gmail.com

or Call: Jim Hill 1-806-535-3539 or 1-806-535-1099

Thetis Island Fire Ban ~ Midnight July 5th

Thetis Island will be under a complete fire ban as of midnight Wednesday July 5th, 2017.  No further campfire permits will be issued.

Prohibited fires:

• ·      campfires
• ·      fires burning woody debris in outdoor stoves or fireplaces
• ·      the use of tiki torches, fireworks, firecrackers, sky lanterns, burning barrels or burning cages of any        size or description
• ·      the use of binary exploding targets (e.g. for rifle target practice)

Propane campfire appliances with CSA approved labels will continue to be allowed during this ban. 

This prohibition will remain in effect on Thetis Island until October 31st or until further notification.

As of Thursday noon, all fires in the Coastal Fire Region (excluding the Tofino/Ucluelet fog zone) will be prohibited so if you plan on camping in a Provincial Park you should take your portable propane campfire appliance with you.

Click here to view news release.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck, LAFC

 

June Rainfall Stats

courtesy of Keith Rush

Happy Canada Day!

Nature House Grand Opening

Happy Canada Day from all of us at ThINC!

Remember to stop by the Nature House today for our grand opening. We'll be open from 11-4pm today with displays, crafts, and other activities. And then tomorrow, we'll be open 1-5pm with a potluck lunch, diving demonstration, guided snorkeling and more!

Watch for our sign along North Cove Road at the former Camp Columbia.

Have a great Canada Day, and we hope to see you all there!

Scottish Country Dancing

The Thetis Island Scottish Country Dance Group cordially invites interested participants to attend a "Taste and See" session Wednesday July 5th, 4pm at the Community Hall. We would like to introduce attendees to some of the beginner steps and routines that are comprised in this very healthy mental and physical exercise. Go to link

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwj3hf74hePUAhVDzGMKHSkpATYQFggmMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rscds.org%2Fdocument%2F852&usg=AFQjCNEMOXjd3-38tLXN-cKe14aRbZqXLQ&cad=rja

which gives a very good description of the health benefits associated and also go to

http://scottishcountrydancingdictionary.com

 to view some YouTube videos.

You can bring a partner but you do not have to have one; soft shoes and light clothing are advised. Be prepared for a good laugh, we are not terribly serious and most of us are past our "best before" date. However, all ages from mid teens to oldies are very welcome.

Shirley and Don

Canada Day ~ Pancake Breakfast

Saturday is our O'Canada Birthday Pancake Breakfast

Forbes Hall. 9 -11AM

Adults $10, Children 5-12 $5, under 5 free.

Pancakes, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit. Scrambled eggs are $2.

Coffee, Tea & Juice included.

TICA invites you all to come.

Saturday Fair

Anne-Marie joins us with her specialty, PEROGIES! (These won't last long.)

Add Bronwyn's Cupcakes, Marylyn's Curry Puff and Spring rolls, Gloria's crackers and your weekend meals are done!

So drop by after your Canada Day pancake breakfast and come and say hi at the markets.

Boating BC ~ Canada 150 Contest

In celebration of Canada’s 150th, Boating BC has compiled a list of 150 best boating destinations in the entire province.

The top 10 locations have already been selected and British Columbians now have the opportunity to vote for their favourite via Facebook. The top 10 destinations are as follows:

Shuswap Lake

Gwaii Haanas National Park, Haida Gwaii

Mayne Island

Howe Sound

Telegraph Harbour, Thetis Island

Desolation Sound

Harrison Lake

Princess Louisa Inlet, Sunshine Coast

Okanagan Lake

Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island 

https://www.boatingbc.ca/articles/top-150-boating-destinations-in-bc