New Meat Order in at Telegraph Harbour Marina

We’re restocked and ready to roll at the marina!

Swing by and treat yourself (and your grill) to the good stuff:
- Garlic coil is BACK — local fav and smoky perfection
- Thick-cut bacon — because you deserve better than supermarket strips
-Heritage strip loin steaks — tender, flavour-packed, and ready for the pan. Rib eye is also a good price again, down from the Christmas highs. I have some thick steak / small roast one bone cuts that are just fantastic.
- Chuck roasts & chuck steaks — slow cook or grill, these are weeknight heroes. Let's face it, it's good weather for roasts and comfort food.

New to the cooler:

- Ground lamb — rich, earthy, and perfect for something different
- Beef & pork ground mix — budget-friendly and seriously tasty
- Caselot maple pork breakfast sausage — sweet, savoury, and perfect for weekend mornings
- Beef cheeks — frozen - fall-apart tender and full of flavour
- THICK dino ribs — frozen - prehistoric-sized and winter slow cooker classic.

Local, quality, and island approved.

Telegraph Harbour Marina

Save the Date! Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Help Us Transform the Pollinator Garden into a Thriving Outdoor Classroom!

Hello Thetis Islanders,

Exciting things are blooming at the Pollinator Garden, and we need your hands to help bring it to life! This year, we’re turning our beloved garden into a vibrant outdoor classroom - a space where nature and learning come together. But we can’t do it without your support!

We’re gathering on Saturday, March 29th at the Nature House (The Portal - 254 North Cove Road), and we’d love for you to join us in making this vision a reality. Whether you're a gardening pro or a first-timer, we’ll be pruning, clipping, digging, and more, as we prepare the garden for a season of growth and discovery.

Here’s the plan:
When: Saturday, March 29th, starting at 10 AM
Where: Nature House (The Portal - 254 North Cove Road) - parking is available at Heneage House
What to bring: Loppers, pruners, shovels, gloves - and your enthusiasm!

By joining us, you’re not only helping beautify the space but also contributing to a valuable outdoor learning space for our community.

Got questions? Reach out to me anytime at charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org. I can’t wait to see you there!

Warmly,
Charlotte - ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator

World Water Day Dinosaur Pee and the Future of Water on Thetis follow up

Thanks to all who came out and participated in this very important conversation about water on Thetis Island.

For those of you wanting the link to find out about water wells on Thetis Island here is the link provided by David Slade.

BC Water Resources Data Base... https://maps.gov.bc.ca/ess/hm/wrbc/

We apologize for the poor quality of the sound for the video but you can watch What the Water Tells Us on the Islands Trust Freshwater Sustainability page Freshwater Sustainability — Programs — Islands Trust
https://islandstrust.bc.ca/programs/freshwater-sustainability/

Community Climate Resilience—CCR

Soup’s On: Wednesday, March 26

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Menu:
Bacon & Lentil Soup
Farmhouse Bread
Assorted Home Baked Goodies
Coffee/ Tea

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in our designated quiet room, the Boardroom.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team

Let’s Take a Walk up Mount Burchell !

We’ll meet Monday (March 24th) on North Cove Road at 10:00, rain or shine. The trail entrance is across from Lot 282. Roadside parking available and it’s an easy walk of about an hour.

More information from Vicki Walker 250-246-9126 or Pat English puzzlnut@telus.net

Sunday Breakfast and Prime Rib

Sunday is upon us!

Come enjoy breakfast with us from 11:30-1:30 with our BRAISED LAMB HASH - peppers, onions, tomatoes, and a fried egg, covered in hollandaise.

And from 4:30 on, we have PRIME RIB DINNER served in a giant yorkie bowl with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and all smothered in gravy for $26.

Hope to see you!
Kelsey, Chef Murray, and the Pub Team

Blue Cottage Bread

Available today Sunday March 23rd at Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe

CLASSIC SOURDOUGH BATARD
(French name for oblong loaf)
Slow fermented

Limited supply today, so come early.

Thanks and enjoy!

Tracy

Nature of Water, March 22, Forbes Hall, Final Reminder

2-5 pm, Forbes Hall

One final reminder and one final ask. Come out to the event but also think about bringing a neighbour. We are all sharing the same limited resource.

On March 22, Community Climate Resilience and Thetis Island Nature Conservancy is launching our "Nature of Water" series, We are hosting a series of events focusing on our water resources. The event will feature a discussion of our project, a short film "What the Water Tells Us", and a keynote address "Dinosaur Pee and the Future of Thetis Island's Water" by David Slade.

We look forward to seeing you!

Saturday March 22, 2025
2-5 pm, Forbes Hall

For more information please contact ccr@thetisisland.net

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Saturday 10-1, Sunday 1-4 and Tuesday 12-1.

There are a lot of new books!

Celine

What's fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10am to 1pm

Fresh Jollity Salads - first baby greens of the year!
Nettles
Kale
Chard
Cabbage
Brassica shoots (saute like broccolini)
Daffodils (a few bunches and more coming)

Kombucha - Nettles and Petals on tap

With thanks, Jollity Farmers

Let’s Go for another Walk!

This time, today (Friday), on the Lawrence Valley Loop. Bill Dickie will be joining us and can tell some of the interesting history of this slice of Thetis Island.

Meet at Mission Road by the Fire Hall at 10:00 sharp, rain or shine.

Need more information? Vicki Walker 250-146-9126 or Pat English puzzlnut@telus.net