Annual Invasive Plant Removal Weekend at Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve

Hello Thetis Islanders,

We’re reaching out to ask for your help at ThINC’s Annual Invasive Plant Removal Weekend on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

This year, we’ll be focusing on removing Scotch broom under the power lines and along North Cove Road, adjacent to the Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve, as well as tackling some English holly within the Nature Reserve. We’ll meet at the parking lot across from The Portal.

These invasive plants spread quickly, and community support truly makes the difference. The more people who come out, the more we can accomplish. If you’re able to lend a hand for a couple of hours (or the full day), we would be so grateful.

We also encourage neighbours to help by managing invasive plants on their own properties, especially those adjacent to the Nature Reserves as every bit helps protect and support these special habitats. Additionally, we hope to provide a community drop-off time, by donation, for invasive plants to be chipped again this year. Stay tuned for details!

Please bring gloves, pruning tools, and a lunch if you plan to stay for the duration.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me atcharlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org.

Best,
Charlotte - ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator

Help with Embroidery

Hi I have a small embroidery project given to me by my sister. I am not an "embroidery expert" and need some advice. If you could help me, I would be appreciated.

Dawn Mills (604 790 9721 - 277 North Cove Road)

Sunday at the Pub!

Come on down to the pub today!

Brunch is on from 11:30-1:30. Our brunch special this week is Corned Beef Benny Hash.
And for dinner from 4:30-7:00 we have Murray's famous Prime Rib dinner served with roast baby potatoes, gravy, Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables.

We'd love to see you!
Thetis Island Marina And Pub
thetisislandresorts@gmail.com

February Rainfall

February 2026: 93.4 mm

February 2025: 133.6 mm

Average February: 103.7 mm

February 2026 YTD: 254.2 mm

February 2025 YTD: 191.3 mm

Average Year to Date: 276.3 mm

Lowest February, 48 mm in 2009

Highest February, 179 mm in 2014

Keith Rush 

From the Library

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

Maybe see you there?

Celine

Farewell to Ellen Cerny

The last time I saw Ellen at hospice was on Monday. Lynn D. had lent her a book of poetry (Red Bird by Mary Oliver) and she asked me to return it to her. The day after she died, I opened the book for the first time to a random page. I don't think it was a coincidence that the poem I saw there was In the Evening, in the Pinewoods (though in my mind I would change it to say "Fir Woods"). Here is the poem:

In the Evening, in the Pinewoods

Who knows the sorrows of the heart?
God, of course, and the private self.
But who else? Anyone or anything else?
Not the trees, in their windy independence.
Nor the roving clouds, nor, even, the dearest of friends.

Yet maybe the thrush, who sings
by himself, at the edge of the green woods,
to each of us
out of his mortal body, his own feathered limits,
of every estrangement, exile, rejection – their
death-dealing weight.

And then, so sweetly, of every goodness also to be remembered.

I have only known Jan and Ellen for a few years, but one thing that has always struck me about them is their level of adoration for each other, despite being married for so long. Even "the dearest of friends" cannot know the sorrow of this separation that Ellen's passing has caused. May God grant Jan the strength to endure these days, months, years of grief.

Leah Winders

Fred has Finally Retired from the Post Office!

"The time has come, "the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax—Of cabbages—and kings—And why the sea is boiling hot—And whether pigs have wings."

The pigs with wings sounds like an interesting thing to pursue.

Friday Feb 27 was my last official shift. I will be intermittently available to help Michelle Roy take over as Post Master. She has been most helpful to me and I am sure she will give you stellar service. Please give her the same courtesy that you have so generously given me over the years.

There are so many people to give thanks to that there really isn't enough space, but a shout out to Michelle Black who started our address directory at the very beginning; Claire and Matthew Hess for your kindness and generosity over the years; to the gang of guys and gals who shared many stories and tales and put up with my garrulous monologues.

It has been a slice, and I will miss you all. However, on to the next phase of getting up in the morning: blacksmithing!

Take care all and see you around the island.

Fred,

Post Master Emeritus

Men’s Seiko Watch for Sale

This Seiko SGGA63P1 features a white dial, day/date display, all stainless-steel case and bracelet. Water resistant to 100M. Very good condition.

Features a sapphire scratch resistant crystal and a classic analog display. Japanese quartz (new battery installed) movement. 2007 model year.

Email for photos if interested. $50
David (Chemainus near the ferry)

drivingmissdaisy.da@gmail.com

Free Black Mesh Fencing

We have approximately 50 feet of black mesh, (one inch) plastic fencing available. 4 feet high. It was used for temporary chicken fencing. Good condition.

Text or call 250-714-9876

Tracy and Mark

Thetis On-line Resources

If your email fails, or an e-Spokes message was mistakenly deleted, or you need information not provided by e-Spokes, check out the following TI websites. You might well find what you need.

Thetis Island Blog (includes most e-Spokes items, posted daily and going back quite a while, along with lots of other info and photos)
www.thetisposts.ca

General Thetis Island website (with lots of links to more Thetis information)
https://thetisisland.net/index.htm

Thetis Island Community Association (TICA)
https://forbeshall.ca

Thetis Island Residents and Ratepayers Association (TIRRA)
https://thetisisland.net/tirra/tirra-office.html

Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department (TIVFD)
https://www.thetisislandfire.ca/index.html

The Thetis Island Quarterly
https://forbeshall.ca/thequarterly-2

Ferry Lineup Camera
https://www.thetisisland.net/ferry/index.html

Ferry tracking (BC Ferries website)
https://www.bcferries.com/current-conditions/THT-CHM

Ferry tracking (3rd-party website display of AIS data, works even if BC Ferries website is down)
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-123.6/centery:49.0/zoom:10

From Jan Cerny

Dear Friends,

Ellen, my wife of 36 years, died on Wednesday.
She was 58 years old.

Jan

Yoga with Karen

Yoga on Saturday @ 10am, 28th Feb

Looking forward to seeing you for slow Vinyasa flow.
We’ll be linking full-body movement with breath, creating a moving meditation which in turn increases strength, flexibility and cardiovascular health

Any questions, please contact me:
kareneroff@gmail.com / 778 688 4102
Thank you, see you on your mats.

love,

Karen