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April 10th: National Wildlife Week
In 1947, the Canadian Government declared the week of April 10th as National Wildlife Week to encourage Canadians to learn more about...
Apr 9, 2023


Fairyslipper Forest Reserve is due for its (pre) spring cleaning: March 11th and 12th - UPDATE!
After a three-year funding campaign led by ThINC, in partnership with Islands Trust Conservancy (ITC) and Cowichan Community Land Trust...
Mar 5, 2023


Disease Threatens the Little Brown Bat: Researchers ask public for help
Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus) with White-Nose Syndrome (photo credit: flickr) B.C.’s bats, including the well-known Little Brown...
Feb 20, 2023


Forage Fish Frenzies Around Thetis Island
This past year we experienced a number of feeding frenzies off the coast of Thetis Island. Thetis residents caught these exciting events...
Feb 4, 2023


The Ripple - Jan 2023 Issue
In our first issue of the new year, Ann Eriksson and Gary Geddes share their experience as land owners in the soon-to-be launched Nature...
Jan 29, 2023


The Ripple - Sept 2022 Issue
In the September issue of The Ripple, our two summer employees, Connelly Stirling and Linnea Barrett provide a thoughtful overview of our...
Sep 24, 2022


Nature House: Let us know how we did!
Last weekend we wrapped up the summer Nature House program for 2022. After two years of being closed/semi-closed, it was good to be open...
Sep 1, 2022


Nature House Week 9 Events: August 24 - 28
Catch the last week of the Summer Nature House program from Wednesday, August 24th to Sunday, August 28th. We are offering our usual host...
Aug 21, 2022


Nature House Events Week 8: Aug 17 - 21
Join in on some snorkel fun at the Portal this Saturday, from 1-2pm. Wednesday, August 17 9:00 am start: Wednesday Wander at Lawrence...
Aug 14, 2022


Nature House Events Week 7: Aug 10 - 14
Wednesday, August 10 9:00 am start: Wednesday Wander at Fairyslipper Forest (all ages) Learn about the flora of Fairyslipper Forest and...
Aug 7, 2022


Nature House Events Week 6: August 3 - 7
Map the Portal with Liam Irwin at the Nature House this Saturday! Details below. Wednesday, August 3 9:00 am start: Wednesday Wander at...
Jul 31, 2022


Nature House Events Week 5: July 27 - 31
Skeins of naturally dyed yarn ready to rumble Wednesday, July 27 9:00 am start: Wednesday Wander at Lawrence Loop Trail (meet by the...
Jul 24, 2022
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