Thetis Island, BC
Canada
49oN x 123o40'W
Late May Sunset ~ Keith Rush
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Friday, June 7, 2019 at 9:50AM Islands Trust celebrates 45 years of preserving & protecting
http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/media/347769/2019-13-it_happybirthdayislandstrustfinal.pdf
Will Cottingham
Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 11:21AM Meeting is to be held at 9:00 am on Tuesday, June 11, 2019
at Chemainus Neighbourhood House
9806 Willow Street, Chemainus, BC
6 minute walk from the Chemainus ferry terminal
Parking available across the street at Waterwheel Park
Please note an UPDATED AGENDA was uploaded to the Islands Trust website on June 6, 2019 at 8:00am
Thanks,
Wil Cottingham
Office Administrative Assistant
Islands Trust-Northern Office
Phone: 250-247-2063
Enquiry BC Toll-free call 1-800-663-7867
or from the lower mainland 604-660-2421
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:40AM Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:27AM BC Annual Bat Count seeks bat roosts and volunteers
Bat Count contributes to surveillance for white-nose syndrome across the province.
For Immediate Release
June 4, 2019
Thetis Island, BC
It can be difficult to know how to help endangered wildlife such as the Little Brown Bat. One simple way to support bats is to participate in the BC Annual Bat Count. The BC Community Bat Program is requesting colony reports and volunteer assistance for this citizen-science initiative that encourages residents to count bats at local roost sites.
In 2018, the Annual Bat Count collected baseline data on bat populations at 214 sites across the province, and hope to find more sites for 2019. The count data helps bat biologists understand bat distribution and normal variation in colony sizes before the devastating White-nose Syndrome affects bats in the province.
White-nose syndrome is an introduced fungal disease, fatal for bats but not for other animals or humans. Not yet identified in BC, the disease continues to spread in Washington State, less than 200 km from our border. Results from the Bat Count may help prioritize areas in BC for research into treatment options and recovery actions.
Bat counts are easy and fun. “The counts are a wonderful way for people to get involved in collecting important scientific information, as well as learn about bat behaviour” says biologist Mandy Kellner, coordinator of the BC Community Bat Program. Volunteers wait outside a known roost site, such as a bat-house, barn, bridge or attic, and count bats as they fly out at twilight. They record the final number along with basic information on weather conditions. Ideally, 1 - 2 counts are done between June 1 and 21 before pups are born, and 1 - 2 more between July 11 and August 5 when pups are flying.
“We know relatively little about bats in BC, including basic information on population numbers” continuesKellner. “This information is more valuable than ever, particularly if it is collected annually. If people want to get involved but don’t have a roost site on their property, we will try to match them with a roost site nearby.”
Funded by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, the Forest Enhancement Society of BC, and the Habitat Stewardship Program, ThINC and with support of the BC Conservation Foundation and the Province of BC, the BC Community Bat Program provides information for people dealing with bat issues on their property or who have questions about how to attract bats.
To find out more about bat counts or white-nose syndrome, to report a dead bat, or to get assistance dealing with bat issues, visit www.bcbats.ca or call 1-855-9BC-BATS.
On Thetis Island call Rob @ 250-246-1547 or email – rmwelsh@telus.net
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:24AM Open Saturday 10am-1pm
Place your order for the yummiest, hand selected ripe strawberries from our friends at Gobind Farm.
$6/punnet or $65/flat of 12
Pre-order Jollity Salad greens for Saturday harvest. $5/bag.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:22AM A notice is posted for a Minute Taker for the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee
Applicants can review the terms of our standard minute taking contract at
http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/connect/bid-opportunities/
For more information please
contact Penny Hawley at 250-247-2063.
To apply, email your resume and cover letter to: phawley@islandstrust.bc.ca.
Applications will be received until June 30, 2019.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:21AM Microwave for sale ($40)
Used, in good condition, with turntable. 700 watts/0.7 cubic ft/white
$80 new--see specs at
Contact Virginia or Jonathan at vjvclue@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:12AM Tuesday 11th of June, 9 a.m. till noon
Please join us for our annual clean up of the Thetis Island Cemetery. We will be mostly working on eradicating the blackberries, as well as some general tidying up. Please bring gloves, garden shears and any other gardening tools you might think will come in handy. Don't forget your hat and water!
For any questions please contact Suzanne at 250-246-9965
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 11:21AM Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:48AM Monday, June 3, 2019 at 10:19PM Monday, June 3, 2019 at 10:14PM To the guy who insists on running power tools a doing construction well after 10:30 on a Sunday night, Have a little bit of respect for your neighbors! Read the crvd bylaw #3723
Sjoerd Van Kleef
