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This week we're exploring the connections that hold our island ecosystems together - from the mucky business of green crab monitoring with TIME Jr., to the buzzing world of native pollinators at the PAG, to the remarkable journey of a salmon from forest stream to open sea at the SLC. And it all builds toward something very special: the Nature of Forests Weekend on July 18 & 19, co-presented with Community Climate Resilience. Two days of field workshops, indigenous knowledge, and expert talks!...

Our friends at Community Climate Resilience have put together something truly special for Thetis Island, and we are proud to be lending our support. The Nature of Forests Weekend, July 18 & 19, brings together some of the most compelling voices in forest ecology, indigenous knowledge, and fire resilience. From a FireSmart field workshop with retired Salt Spring Fire Captain Mitch Sherrin, to an exploration of the underground fungal world with forest ecologist Dr. Andy MacKinnon, to a deeply...

We have a special treat this week with not one but two Tides to Trails outings - join local experts in the forest and on the beach as we explore the living landscapes of Thetis Island. Meanwhile, young navigators chart their course at TIME Jr., edible seaweeds take centre stage at the SLC, and Alistair Howes joins us Sunday to talk food security and community resilience. A full and inspiring week - we hope to see you out there! Who you calling slimy? Join Andy Lamb at Clam Bay to discover...