Dangerous Goods

There is NO DG this Thursday

Cheers 

Sharon

Today's Nature House Events

Here's what's on today!
2-3 TIME  Jr. (Youth 8–15)
The Nature House at The Portal

Young ocean enthusiasts aged 8–15 are invited to join TIME Jr. - the junior division of the Thetis Island Marine Explorers dive club. This week we're exploring marine mammals - from Southern Resident Killer Whales to harbour seals, come discover the similarities and differences between these remarkable creatures.

Please park at Heneage House (the large red building) and walk down to the Nature House. As this is a working sheep farm, please no dogs - and don't touch the fence, it's electric!

For more information about TIME Jr., contact Maya at maya@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

See you out there!
ThINC

Nature of Forests Weekend Speaker Profile: Andy MacKinnon

Andy MacKinnon will be our second presenter. He will give a talk at Forbes Hall at 1:30 pm Saturday July 18, followed by a 2:30 walk on Lawrence Trail (spaces limited).

Andy MacKinnon is a forest ecologist who lived in Metchosin, BC.  After completing graduate work in mycology (the study of fungi) at the University of British Columbia in 1982, Andy worked as a forest ecologist for the BC Forest Service until his retirement in 2015.  While at the Forest Service, he was responsible for ecosystem classification and mapping and for a program of forest ecology research focused on old growth structure and composition, effects of climate change, and BC's native plants, fungi and lichens.  He was also involved in developing land use plans for Haida Gwaii and the Great Bear Rainforest.

Andy’s recent research interests include ecology of BC’s ectomycorrhizal fungal species. He was lead BC scientist for Environment Canada’s 2017 ranking of Canada’s threatened and endangered fungal species.

Andy has taught rainforest ecology field courses in Bamfield and Tofino (for the University of Victoria) and Haida Gwaii (for UBC). He has also taught mushroom identification courses in Tofino (for the Rainforest Education Society) and in Victoria. He is co-author of six best-selling books about plants of western North America. He’s a (retired) Professional Forester and (retired) Professional Biologist in BC. Andy was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree by Simon Fraser University in 2013.

Andy has spent much of his career as an advocate for conservation, with the provincial government and since retirement. He is Board Chair for Habitat Acquisition Trust (our regional land trust) and has been involved in establishment of numerous protected areas in southwestern BC. He is President of our local mushroom club, the South Vancouver Island Mycological Society (SVIMS), and an enthusiastic participant, speaker and field trip leader for various mushroom festivals in southwestern BC each autumn.

About Andy's talk. Sunday July 19 at 1:30 - Forbes Hall.

Fabulous Plants and their Fungal Friends

The plant and fungi Kingdoms form extraordinary partnerships that allow both partners to survive and thrive. This talk will feature BC’s lichens, mycorrhizae, fungal endophytes, and magnificent mycoheterotrophs.

The talk will be followed at 2:30 by a walk with Andy on the Lawrence Trail. Andy's mycology walks are always a treat! Meet at Forbes Hall. Spaces are limited so preregister by contacting ann@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Family Fun Day: Plan to Attend !

Hello Islanders!

Summer is here, the calendar is filling up...but don't forget to mark your schedule for Saturday, August 8th, Family Fun Day 2026, hosted by the Thetis Island Community Fund.

This tradition lives on!  Bring you family and friends for food, music, fun and friendship.  Community participation by all ages has made this a hallmark event of the summer. 

Consider volunteering? Stay tuned for details!

(Note: the outdoor court and hall parking will be closed from late afternoon on Friday until conclusion of Family Fun Day on Saturday afternoon)

communityfund@thetisisland.net

Family Fun Day: Plan to Attend

Hello Islanders!

Summer is here, the calendar is filling up...but don't forget to mark your schedule for Saturday, August 8th, Family Fun Day 2026, hosted by the Thetis Island Community Fund.

This tradition lives on!  Bring you family and friends for food, music, fun and friendship.  Community participation by all ages has made this a hallmark event of the summer. 

Consider volunteering? Stay tuned for details!

(Note: the outdoor court and hall parking will be closed from late afternoon on Friday until conclusion of Family Fun Day on Saturday afternoon)

communityfund@thetisisland.net

Thetis Cetacean Sightings Notifications

Want to know when orcas, humpback whales, or porpoises are visible from Thetis Island? With many eyes on the sea, it turns out they’re here more often than you might know. And there’s a chatter-free way to know as soon as they’re around, and tell others if you’ve spotted a cetacean, too.

How to join:

If you don’t already have the Signal app on your mobile, download it (https://signal.org/), open it, and set it up. Allow notifications.
(Signal is a messaging app like WhatsApp, but non-profit, and not Meta/Facebook.)

Then, on the mobile where you now have the Signal app, click on this link to join the Thetis Cetacean Sightings group: https://tinyurl.com/thetiscetaceans.

Once you’re in, you’ll hear from others on Thetis when there are orcas, porpoises, or other whales around Thetis. And, if you spot them yourself, send a message to the group saying where they are and where they’re headed.

Please use this only for sharing info about cetaceans that are visible around Thetis at the time you send the message — not for anything else. To protect everyone’s peace I am fierce about this! Many thanks to the 83 current members who respect this. (Thumbs-ups and thank yous are of course allowed — this is Canada.)

Happy whale-watching!

Adam (Sandell)

Thetis Island Marina & Pub is Opening Early On Saturday Morning for a Fifa Canadian Soccer Game Watch Party

Doors open at 10:00

The game start at 10:00.  Between 10:00am and 11:30 we are offering Breakfast sandwiches. (Bacon, Egg, Cheese, Mayo on Brioche).  $16.

Regular pub menu will be available at 11:30am.

Bar is open at 10:00am.

Hot coffee will be served.  Our favourite brand: Serious Coffee

Wear your Red & White - jammies are fine too!

Last tune we had plenty of our crowd show up in them! 

Go Canada!

The Thetis Island Marina & Pub Team

An Evening at Telegraph: Summer Feature Dinner

Join us at Telegraph Harbour for a stunning three-course culinary experience celebrating the vibrant flavors of the season. Space is limited, so gather your favorite people and secure your table!

THE MENU

STARTER

• The Summer Harvest Salad Crisp, vibrant kale leaves tossed with sweet, hand-sliced local strawberries and peppery radishes, finished with a bright summer vinaigrette.

MAIN COURSE

• Gourmet Duck Meatballs & Gratin Dauphinois Tender, rich duck meatballs tossed in a sweet-and-savory honey-soy glaze, accented with a rich balsamic reduction. Served alongside a classic, velvety Gratin Dauphinois—layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked to golden perfection with rich cream and melted cheese.

DESSERT

• Rhubarb Waffle Cone Crumble A playful, summer twist on a classic dessert. Tart, stewed rhubarb topped with a buttery, crispy waffle cone crumble, served with a generous pour of our velvety, homemade vanilla bean custard.

EVENT DETAILS

• When: Saturday July 4, 202
• Doors Open: 6:00 pm (Come grab a drink and watch the boats)
• Dinner Service: 6:30 pm

RESERVE YOUR SEAT

Tables for our feature nights fill up fast! RSVP to: cafe@telegraphharbour.ca to save your spot today.

Canada Day Pancake Breakfast at Forbes Hall - Today, July 1st

June Rain

June 2026: 22.1 mm

June 2025: 13.3 mm

Average June: 30.6 mm

***** 

June 2026 YTD: 383.2 mm

June 2025 YTD: 435.9 mm

Average YTD: 490.9 mm

*****

Lowest June: 6 mm in 2015

Highest June: 62 mm in 2012

*****

Vancouver Airport: 18.9 mm in June; 402.0 mm YTD

Victoria Airport: 21.9 mm in June; 291.7 mm YTD

*****

Keith Rush

CVRD Introduces Water Rebates for all Residents

Eligible property owners can now apply for the following rebates: 

• Receive 50%, up to a maximum of $50 towards the purchase of a new rain barrel

• Receive 50%, up to a maximum of $1000 towards the purchase of a new cistern

• Receive 50%, up to a maximum of $450 towards the purchase of smart irrigation technology including: smart irrigation controller, rain sensor, and micro-drip systems

• Receive 50%, up to a maximum of $300 towards the purchase of top-quality soil, compost, or other organic mulch 

How to Apply 

For more information on the available rebates, rebate eligibility, and how to apply, visit website https://cvrd.ca/water-rebates, email the Environmental Services Division at environment@cvrd.bc.ca, or call 250.746.2633. 

Rebate funding is limited and rebates will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. 

The CVRD will be accepting applications until November 30, 2026.

TIRRA Executive

Jollity Farm Shop: The Story Continues - Chapter 2

"THANK YOU" doesn't really feel like it communicates the depth of gratitude we feel for you all, but really "THANK YOU!". What an incredible community we have!

We are overwhelmed by the generous offers, enthusiasm, ideas and positive support so many have shown towards our investment proposition.

Chapter 3 will be published soon with the really exciting news - stay tuned.

What a great day to feel gratitude, celebrate and appreciate how fortunate we are to live and work on these lands.

With thanks from all of us at Jollity Farm (and shop)