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May 7, 2021
Exploring the People’s Apothecary Garden
It was a rainy day and the ReGen group was all at the Apothecary Garden with site coordinator, Aislinn Cottell. We split up into...


May 3, 2021
An Overall Good Beach Experience
It was noon one chilly spring day. The wind was harsh on my cheek. The hot sun beamed down on the necks of myself and the others. The...


Apr 30, 2021
Project -Re- Generation Week 4: Messy Learning
After much planning and re-planning, I think we now have our project goals clearly laid out and on track. Team RG ("Rain Garden") met...

Apr 26, 2021
Wandering Wanda
The Portal is home to many furry and feathery friends. There are goats, chickens, ducks, and geese, but none are quite as cool as...


Apr 25, 2021
Biking on Thetis
Although I’m only thirteen years old, I’ve been bike riding in towns and cities across Canada for the last eight years. In most of the...


Apr 22, 2021
Project -Re- Generation Week 3: Project Selection and Dandelion Surprise!
The third week flew by in a flurry of activity. We got yet more salty critters for our seaquarium - thanks to Andy, Bill, and Sahir;...


Apr 15, 2021
Project -Re- Generation Week 2: "Shark Tank"
This week the Pod explored the wonders of the intertidal with local marine naturalist extraordinaire and all-round cool guy, Andy Lamb,...


Apr 8, 2021
Project -Re- Generation Week 1: Spiral Mania!
After much anticipation, ReGen is now off and running! The group spent the first couple days setting up their indoor and outdoor learning...

Dec 20, 2020
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.


Dec 12, 2020
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...


Dec 12, 2020
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...


Oct 24, 2020
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...
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