Join ThINC this summer and gain hands-on experience in environmental education and conservation while enjoying the stunning scenery and outdoor lifestyle of Thetis Island. We’re hiring Environmental Program Coordinators to help run our summer Nature House and stewardship programs. Position: Environmental Program Coordinator  Work Term:  30-35 hrs/week | $20 - $25/hr Two positions available:  16-week position: Monday, May 4 - Sunday, August 23 12-week position: Monday, June 1

Don’t miss this special talk  on Pacific Herring in the Strait of Georgia. Join us on Wednesday, February 25 at 7 PM  at Forbes Hall  for a visually rich, evidence-based presentation by Jim Shortreed , exploring the 2025 Thetis Island spawn and what it will take to support herring recovery.

The January issue of The Ripple  kicks off the year with a focus on learning and ecological clarity. Inside, we’re excited to introduce our new learning badge program, created to encourage engagement and lifelong environmental stewardship. We also take a fresh look at native honeysuckle, unpacking common myths and sharing why this often-maligned plant is actually a valuable part of healthy ecosystems.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Fall Fungi & Lichen Bio-Blitz on Thetis Island! Together, we made 297 observations and identified over 100 different species - an amazing snapshot of the island’s fungal diversity. Every observation you shared contributes to community (citizen) science, helping researchers, conservationists, and naturalists better understand the ecosystems that make Thetis Island so unique.  Bio-Blitz Winners: Most Observations: Alina Ensmin