Habitat Farm at the Portal

For anyone who is unclear (and that may be many!), Habitat & Jollity Farm work together in our mission towards food security on Thetis Island.

Noah Bond manages the flow of the rotational animal grazing and rearing in partnership with the Porter family, wwoofers (volunteer farm workers), and livestock co-op members. Habitat Farm is an area designated within The Portal that is dedicated to sustainable animal husbandry, nature education and the site of the future food forest.

You can purchase Habitat Farm pasture raised eggs and charcuterie each Saturday at the Jollity Farm Market. You may also call or email during the week if you'd like to reserve eggs or place an order for charcuterie - 250.416.6736 or info@jollityfarm.ca.

Stay tuned for our latest batch of heritage breed, pasture raised fresh pork sausages plus cured goat sausage made with organic apricots and pistachios....coming soon... 

Thank you to everyone who visits Jollity Farm to share in community spirit and makes the choice for locally grown and produced foods! 

Visit the Habitat Farm website to view a beautiful video showcasing the farm, send your friends or family members to our wwoofer profile page to apply to work with us, or 'follow' the farm to share in the ever-evolving project. 

website - https://www.thetisportal.com/

instagram - https://www.instagram.com/habitat.farm/

Quarterly Reminder

Just a reminder that the deadline for the Fall Quarterly is August 10th (this Friday).  

If you have something you want to have go into this issue, but can't hit the deadline, give me a call at 250 246 1509 or email quarterly@thetisisland.net.  

Thanks!

Veronica Shelford

Looking for Metal Roofing

I am looking to buy pieces of metal roofing sheets in any color.

Does anyone have some that I could cut to 6’ lengths?

Please contact Dave by phone (2502463895) or email (bevdavegreene@gmail.com).

Boat for Sale

12 ft Livingston skiff, catamaran style.  $600 obo. 

Carol 250-246-3699 or seaspray@telus.net

This Week at the Nature House

Wednesday: Drop-in 1 - 4 PM

Thursday: Nature Treasure Hunt 2 - 3 PM (drop-in 1 - 4 PM)

Friday: Insects with Junior Biologists 11 AM - 12 PM (drop-in 1 - 4 PM)

Saturday: Boating & Beach Walk at Blackberry Point with Andy Lamb 9 -

3 PM (drop-in 1 - 4 PM)

Sunday: Bioluminescence 2 - 3 PM, Night Watch 8 - 10:30 PM (drop-in 1 - 4 PM)

From Val Brown, with thanks...

Dear Folks,

On this the 1st anniversary of my husband Pat's death.

I would like to say thank you to all those wonderful people who have helped me get through this sad year, and also for the phone calls, cards, hospital visits, and meals delivered to me after my recent accident.

Thank you all so much.

I now know why Pat never ever wanted to leave Thetis. It's a truly magical place.

Val Brown

For Sale: Vinyl & Cassttes

We still have Vinyl (L.Ps), and Cassettes for sale: Lots of Jazz, Blues, Motown, R&B, Rock, 1960s-1980s. As well as Collectibles, Some boxed sets, Anthologies. And Classical music. Excellent condition. Discounts for large purchases. Sale ends: August 18th.

PH# 250-246-2099 (Steve or Myla)

Free Sliding Door Panels

We have 2 wood frame sliding door panels about 6 ft by 3.5 ft available free for taking away.

Andy or Virginia at 250-246-9770

Happy Birthday, Edith!

Edith was joined by many friends and family members who came out to celebrate her 95th.

photo courtesy of Kelly Bannister

Edith Hyatt ~ Birthday Tea ~ August 5th

Edith Hyatt's 95th Birthday Tea at Forbes Hall on Sunday.  Drop in between 1:00 and 3:30 for light refreshments and well-wishes. No gifts, birthday cards only. 

Jeannine Caldbeck

The Lotus Eaters

The Lotus Eaters has finally been released to youtube thanks to the Canadian Media Fund, this being its 25^thanniversary.  

Enjoy this wonderful Gulf Island film written & produced by Peggy Thompson back in 1993, her second Genie award winning film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2rc16Hm1L4

Professional Arborist Coming to Thetis

A professional arborist ("expert on tree health and safety") will be

coming to Thetis early on Thursday, August 9, to advise us regarding

trees on our property. If you'd like professional expertise regarding

your trees (and would like to save on ferry fees), he's available for

hire for private consultations starting about 11:30am that day.

He is Jens Barsballe of Beechwood Consultancy, email

jens@beechwoodconsultancy.com  or website  http://beechwoodconsultancy.com/