Spring is in full swing on Thetis Island, and there is so much to look forward to. The Sea Life Centre recently reopened for the season at Telegraph Harbour Marina, our summer programs are taking shape, and the People's Apothecary Garden is blooming and open to visitors. We've also taken on an exciting new responsibility - stewarding the Returnables Program that has served this community for more than two decades. We hope this issue gives you a taste of what's coming and a fe

Come say hello this Saturday, May 16 between 11-3 for our opening day, or 10-3 on Sunday. For those who haven't visited before, the Sea Life Centre is a floating gazebo and marine discovery hub, run in collaboration between ThINC, Telegraph Harbour Marina, and the Ladysmith Maritime Society. Inside, you'll find our beloved Seaquarium and interactive touch-tank, freshly stocked for the season by the Thetis Island Marine Explorers (TIME) dive team with locally collected sea li

We’re delighted to share that the People’s Apothecary Garden (PAG), located at 62 North Cove Road, is now open for visits. With heartfelt thanks to Carolyn Askew for generously hosting this space, we welcome you to explore the garden during daylight hours. Now home to over 60 medicinal plant species, the garden showcases a rich diversity of plants with a wide range of traditional and contemporary uses. May is an especially beautiful time to visit, as the garden comes into ful

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

Participants enjoying the 2019 Marine Bird Tour – a memorable day on the Salish Sea spotting shorebirds and marine life You're invited to a unique opportunity to explore the Salish Sea on a Shorebird Boat Excursion alongside Keith Rush, Amelia Marshall, and Dan White of Porlier Pass Provisions. Situated along the Pacific Flyway, the Salish Sea is a vital migratory path for countless bird species traveling the Pacific Coast. On this special outing, we’ll keep an eye out for s

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