SOLD: Dog Crate & Precision Playpen/Yard

Crate   24" Long x 18" wide x 21" High.

Panelled Precision Playpen allows for different configurations, including 16ft fence,

24" High x 5ft diameter and other configurations. Has a door.

Can also attach to the Crate.

Both like new, $60.00 for both.

Chris  250 246 9942

Forage Fish Citizen Training ~ June 22nd

Interested in Citizen Science? Come to the Thetis Island Nature House (The Portal, North Cove Rd) on June 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to train to monitor forage fish habitat with the Mt. Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute (MABRI) from Vancouver Island University. Forage fish like Pacific sand lance and surf smelt are important food for salmon and other species. It's fun and easy. No previous experience needed. Rubber boots or water shoes recommended. 

To sign up or for more information contact Haley Tomlin at Vancouver Island University. 250-753-3245 local 2802.  Email: Haley.Tomlin@uvic.ca . You can also contact ThINC@thetisisland.net .

We hope to see you there. The ThINC board

Rehydration

A good friend and neighbour was in a bit of medical distress on Sunday, which reminded me to remind you that even though it is still only May, you must remember to drink fluids  throughout the day, more so in this weather.  

Seniors are especially vulnerable to dehydration without even knowing it, and dehydration can cause dizziness (among other problems) which can lead to a fall.  Experts generally recommend that older adults consume at least 1.7 liters of fluid per 24 hours. This corresponds to 57.5 fluid ounces, or 7.1 cups.  

It doesn't have to be water.  Tea, juices, sports drinks etc. (Alcohol doesn't count!).  

TIVFD

what's fresh @ jollityFARM

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

Wildfire News

The latest edition of the Coastal Fire Centre's Wildfire News can be downloaded at

http://www.thetisislandfire.ca/newsletters/2018-2-%20May25WildfireNews.pdf

St. Margaret's Cemetery

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

Bed for Sale

Very comfortable king size mattress and box spring for sale.  

$200

Email nmduncan@shaw.ca

Butterfly and Dragonfly Guides

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!

It Is Broom Bash Season!

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

Wanted: Gas Lawn Mower

Someone with metal cutting equipment to cut a water pressure tank in half lengthwise.   

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

Forbes Hall Expansion ~ May 21st Newsletter

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Cats & Birds

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