Lost Cat

My large orange tabby has been missing for three days. He usually roams around Meadow Valley Estates but has been known to head to Kenwood and North Cove Road before.

There are pictures of him on A Who’s Who of Thetis Pets on https://www.thetisposts.ca/a-whos-who-of-thetis-pets/

If you have found him or seen him recently please phone,
Sharon Cunningham 778 679 5298

Looking to Hire an Organizer

Hi fellow islanders,

We are interested in hiring someone to organize our storage room. It’s nothing heavy but would require a lot of bending and sorting so you may need a strong back.

We’d estimate it to be about 5-8 hours of work.

Please contact Jesse at hollyberryhollow@gmail.com

Helmet

Motorcycle helmet found on Foster Point Road Friday night.

Please call 250-714-9876 to claim.

Thank You

Dear All,

A big thank you to everyone who visited the summer market at Dunfield Park this past Saturday. Despite the breezy and cold weather, the warm reception for Veronica's pottery was wonderful. It was also great to have Mercy attend and spend time visiting with all the vendors. More pottery items added next week.

Best regards,
Richard and Tess Demarco

Goosey Gander Shop is Opening July 4th

The Goosey Gander Shop will be opening in just two weeks on Saturday July 4th at 10am. There are already hundreds of new treasures here brought in by Islanders for you to browse, but still room for more to squeeze in if you would like to make an appointment to bring something(s) for sale before opening day. The more the merrier and it makes it a lot of fun for shoppers!

If you’re not ready yet that’s fine too as the Shop also gladly welcomes your items all through the summer because many items sell quickly and so there’s always room for new things.

Call Nan at 250-246-4944
Or email: thegooseygandershop@gmail.com

Join ThINC and Support Local Nature Initiatives

As we head into another busy season of programs, events, and stewardship activities, we invite you to become a member of the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy (ThINC) or renew your membership for 2026.

Membership is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to support the work we do throughout the year. Your membership helps ThINC protect and steward local ecosystems, manage our two nature reserves, deliver community science initiatives, offer our Nature Stewards Program, engage youth in environmental learning, and provide free educational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

This summer alone, we'll be offering a wide range of free programs and events for all ages, including nature-based arts and crafts, garden and sustainability workshops, guided walks and talks, guest speakers, Sea Life Centre exploration, community science activities, and much more.

Membership Rates

• $5 Individual Youth
• $25 Individual Adult
• $50 Couple or Family

Membership Includes:

• A subscription to our triannual newsletter, The Ripple
• Voting privileges at our Annual General Meeting
• Email updates about programs, events, and volunteer opportunities
• The opportunity to support local conservation, stewardship, education, and community science

Membership forms:

• Paper (print, fill, send): https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/_files/ugd/a5ed41_bdb3d3f173c34710a0843e576bc2337e.pdf

    OR

• Online: https://forms.gle/69tDAktSfpNSMMRY8

Whether you participate in our programs, volunteer with us, visit our reserves, or simply value the conservation of Thetis Island's natural spaces, your membership helps ensure that this work continues.

Thank you for supporting ThINC and helping us connect people, nature, and community.
The ThINC Team

Sea Life Centre: Secret Life of Bivalves

Saturday, June 20
11 AM - 3 PM - Secret Life of Bivalves
Drop-in • All ages • Telegraph Harbour Marina

Ever been squirted by a clam and wondered what was going on down there?  Stop by the Sea Life Centre to uncover the secret lives of clams and other shelled invertebrates. Learn about traditional clam gardens, sustainable harvesting practices, and the important role bivalves play in keeping our coastal ecosystems healthy and thriving.

See you outside,
ThINC

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday was supposed to be Brother Morgan.
He needed to return home, short notice, to Wales.
We look forward to having him speak in the future.

This Sunday the 21st Tim Keller will speak on screen.
The Feast. John ch 2: 1-11, (new thoughts).
10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Nature of Forest Weekend, July 18 & 19

Our trees are a key part of the natural beauty that makes Thetis Island special. To help us learn more about our forests Community Climate Resilience and Thetis Island Nature Conservancy (with support from the Thetis Island Community Fund) are presenting a Nature of Forest Weekend on July 18th and 19th.

July 18
On Saturday morning, Mitch Sherrin, retired Captain with Salt Spring Island Fire and Rescue, will lead a field workshop "FireSmart Through an Ecological Lens".

On Saturday afternoon, Dr. Andy MacKinnon, a leading forest ecologist who has extensively studied the relationship between trees and ectomycorrhizal fungal species, will host a field workshop, "Plants and Their Fungal Friends".

July 19
On Sunday morning Cheyenne Williams and Sarah Jackman from Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections Society will lead a discussion on the role of indigenous knowledge in our understanding of forest ecology.

On Sunday afternoon, paleontologist and botanist Dr. Richard Hebda will give a talk, "Forests of the Gulf Islands: Past, Present, and Future". Dr. Hebda is a leading authority on the origins and history of our climate systems, as well as the effects of climate change.

Finally, on Sunday afternoon we will host a panel to further discuss the many forest issues.

It is going to be an awesome weekend. Please save the dates on your calendar!

For more information, please contact ccr@thetisisland.net

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Saturday 10-2, Sunday 1-4 Celine on duty,
Tuesday 12-1.

Enjoy.
Celine

Walker Bay Skiff

We have an 8’ Walker Bay skiff for sale. Good shape; no oars or sail kit. Needs a new keel wheel for hauling.
Asking $650. Call or text Peter @250-857-9291 for viewing.

Free Stuff

Lot 312 on Forbes, bottom of driveway from 8 a.m. Saturday, June 20th.
Rubbermaid totes with lids, Roughneck garbage cans, wood nightstand, mini air purifier, Ikea white curtains, quilted baby blanket, etc.