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The People's Apothecary Garden: For the People, by the People (Quarterly Article)

Check out our article in the December issue of the Quarterly, a local Thetis Island newspaper.

ThINCpod Season 2, Episode 4- Wrap up and Reflections with the ThINCpod

After five months of A LOT of fun and learning, the ThINCpod (students) is disbanding as the program comes to a close. In this final...

ThINCpod Season 2, Episode 3 - Climbing Trees with Chris Call

In early October we met up with Chris, local silviculturist and an all-round awesome guy, to learn about tree health and the role trees...

ThINCpod Season 2, Episode 2 - Water Systems with Ian Ralston

Here we are on Season 2, Episode 2 of ThINCpod! This season we have been very busy with all of our outdoor projects, and after a hot...

ThINCpod Cultivates Food Security on Thetis Island

Check out our project update in the Quarterly, Thetis Island's own (beautifully designed) community paper!

Traditional Agriculture in the Modern World: A Look at Three Alternative Farming Techniques

As we transition into the fall season we can feel the change in the air. The days are getting shorter, and if the sun isn’t pouring...

ThINCpod Season 2, Episode 1 - Sustainable Living with Matthias & Jutta Zapletal

We are excited to bring you our Second Season of the ThINCpod! On our first excursion, to focus on our new topics of community resilience...

"Meating" a New Kind of Food with Liz Avery

Hello, I’m the newest member of the ThINCpod, Crimson! An important part of sustainable living and food security is learning how to...

ThINCpod Season 1, Episode 5 - Conservation & Food Security with Ann Eriksson

Ann took us on an unforgettable journey to Moore Hill where we learned about the efforts that went into protecting and acquiring two...

ThINCpod Season 1, Episode 4 - Environmental Systems with Doug Fenton

We had the pleasure of joining Doug Fenton, a sustainability consultant and Thetis Island resident, on his property. He has many...

Have You Heard This?

Oh boy, it's really starting to get hot out there! Hopefully you're remaining cool and sheltered during this heat we're experiencing....

ThINCpod Season 1, Episode 3 - Plant Connections with Stephanie Cottell

We wandered through the trail behind Jollity farm to meet the lovely Stephanie Cottell, holding a basket that she weaved herself, full to...