Thetis Island, BC
Canada
49oN x 123o40'W
Brilliance before dusk...
Keith Rush
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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BOOK & BAKE SALE
Forbes Hall
August 2
10 - 1
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FAMILY FUN DAY
Forbes Hall
August 9
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Nature House
August Calendar
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SOUP'S ON
On Hiatus until Fall 2025
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Thetis Island Community Association
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Who's Who of Thetis Pets Registry
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Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:36AM Open Saturday 10am-1pm
Organically Grown Salad Greens
Organically Grown Asparagus
Free Range Eggs
"You Bake" Sprouted Gluten-Free Bread
PLANTS
SALE - 2" and 4" annuals
Perennial Plants
Organically Grown Heirloom Tomato Starts
Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:35AM The latest edition of the Coastal Fire Centre's Wildfire News can be downloaded at
http://www.thetisislandfire.ca/newsletters/2018-2-%20May25WildfireNews.pdf
Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:32AM There has been some tree cutting taking place at St.Margarets Cemetery.
It has become clear this spring that many of the cedars in the cemetery were dead or dying. The effects of hotter drier summers and the powder post beetle are taking their toll on cedars throughout the Southern Vancouver Island area. A decision was made to take then down before we continue with development of the new green cemetery and other remediation work being done on the bank and within the old cemetery.
It should also be made known that sadly, the large stand of old cedars right at the entrance to the cemetery are dying. These too will be brought down. All of these measures open new opportunities for things like green burials and reforesting.
It is also in the long term interest of the cemetery. I am interested to hear from anyone who is familiar with making split cedar rails for fencing. Call Suzanne 250-246-9965.
Suzanne Sarioglu
Chair, St.Margarets Cemetery
Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:29AM Thank you to all the enthusiastic amateur entomologists who came out to the Butterfly and Dragonfly event with Patrick Lilley on Sunday. As requested, Patrick has sent along a list of his favourite field guides.
*Butterflies of Cascadia by Robert Pyle. Available through Amazon.
*Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest by Robert Pyle. Not yet available in Canada but can be preordered from Amazon.
*Dragonflies of British Columbia and Yukon by Rob Cannings.
-For a digital copy of the Butterfly ID sheet go to www.goert.ca/documents/Butterfly_ID_sheet.pdf
-Butterfly nets can be ordered from ThINC at ThINC@thetisisland.net
Patrick will be back in early July for another fun and interesting entomology event at the Nature House. Stay tuned for the summer program of events coming soon.
Happy Butterflying from Patrick and the ThINC board!
Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:27AM What is broom bash season? It is the short window where the broom growing everywhere along our roadways is in bloom but has not yet set seed. Experts acknowledge this as the best time to eliminate the unwanted species.
Call to action...grab your loppers when you go for a walk and chop down any broom you find at ground level. Meet up with a neighbour and clean out a patch. I was able to get most of the broom along the hill down to the ferry Thursday morning simply while I was waiting in line. Grab loppers while you are waiting at the ferry...there is still lots right behind the signs at the top of the hill. Or at numerous places around the Island.
Lets bash that broom!
Carol Swann
Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:25AM Someone with metal cutting equipment to cut a water pressure tank in half lengthwise.
Carol 250-246-3699 or seaspray@telus.net
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 12:14PM Please click on image to view newsletter.
Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 10:49AM Note the messages from "Friends of Furries" and the information on the Bird Count
Might cat owners make the connection and keep their cats indoors?
Forgive me but I'd just viewed another facebook-posted photo of a very unfortunate hummingbird after a cat caught it.
Shirley MacKenzie
Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 10:31AM Saturday May 19, Meadow Valley Lake
Sunday May 20, New Lawrence Trail Loop
If anyone kept a count for Saturday morning, would you consider sharing it?
Keith Rush
Meadow Valley Lake
(Thank you Ian!)
Thetis Island, BC,
Saturday May 19, 2018 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
8 Participants
24 species
Lawrence Valley Trail
Compiled by James Clowater
Thetis Island, BC
May 20, 2018 8AM -10:30AM
birds seen (s), heard (h)
Wilson's Warbler
Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 10:24AM Friends of Furries has been able to assist with the neutering of several male cats this spring, including a couple of very aggressive tom cats that were attacking other cats in their home yards.
We would like to encourage everyone to have their dogs and cats neutered or spayed for the health of both the intact animal as well as other neighbourhood pets. Neutering males decreases aggressive behaviour and wandering, while spaying females eliminates kittens and puppies.
If you need assistance with your pet, Friends of Furries has confidential funds available to assist with veterinary costs and we may be able to assist with logistical support getting your animal to or from a vet for spay/neuter.
Please contact Carol at seaspray@telus.net or Rhonda at davincii@telus.net if we can be of assistance.
Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 10:21AM $50 OBO
InSTEP Double Stroller: well used, but in good condition.
Large tires, perfect for rough trails/roads.
All safety features in good working order.
Call Andrea 246-9151
