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Second Lake: Building an Ecological Baseline

TLC’s visit to our Second Lake property last week focused on building a current baseline for the area. Second Lake is located in the Coastal Douglas Fir biogeoclimatic zone, with three broad habitats; Douglas fir / arbutus, the lake, and the wetlands that surround it. This property is part of a large greenbelt consisting of [...]

By |2021-12-14T12:50:30-08:00August 10th, 2021|Covenants, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on Second Lake: Building an Ecological Baseline

July visit to Ruby Alton Nature Reserve on Salt Spring Island

Last week, TLC visited the Ruby Alton Nature Reserve on Salt Spring Island. This conservation covenant is jointly held by TLC and Salt Spring Island Conservancy and is located near the head of Fulford Harbour. It contains a beautiful stretch of rocky beach, and much of the property is covered in mature second growth forest [...]

By |2021-08-04T11:03:43-07:00August 4th, 2021|British Columbia, Covenants, Salish Sea, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on July visit to Ruby Alton Nature Reserve on Salt Spring Island

July 14th visit to Langvista Covenant

Last week, TLC visited the Langvista covenant. While the surrounding area has undergone development, the Langvista development owner chose to keep this natural space for protection and enjoyment 🌳 The covenanted area consists of Garry oak, arbutus and mature Douglas fir trees. Garry oak ecosystems are one of the most endangered ecosystems in Canada, making [...]

By |2021-07-20T15:10:08-07:00July 19th, 2021|British Columbia, Covenants, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on July 14th visit to Langvista Covenant

Today is World Orca Day!

Today is World Orca Day! Did you know that there are three different eco-types of orca that exist off the coast of British Columbia, known as offshores, transients and residents? The Resident killer whales are divided into north and south populations and are known to be particularly vocal while travelling in tight-knit pods. Unlike other [...]

By |2021-07-15T13:15:10-07:00July 14th, 2021|British Columbia, Covenants, Lower Mainland, Millstream Creek Watershed, Salish Sea, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on Today is World Orca Day!

June 28th: Welcoming Kayla to TLC with a visit to Sooke Hills.

Hello everyone! My name is Kayla Jones, and I am the new Communications Intern here at TLC! My educational background is in Geography, and I am passionate about environmental stewardship and exploring wild spaces. I will be working with TLC for 8 weeks as part of the government-funded Canada Summer Jobs Program. I am so [...]

NEW RELEASE: TLC TO TRANSFER SISȻENEM (HALIBUT ISLAND) TO W̱SÁNEĆ LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

NEWS RELEASE TLC TO TRANSFER SISȻENEM (HALIBUT ISLAND) TO W̱SÁNEĆ LEADERSHIP COUNCIL  Charity raises more than $1.55M to purchase and protect the ecological and cultural gem FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 26, 2021 Victoria, BC – The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) and the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council are pleased to announce a landmark partnership [...]

By |2023-06-12T09:26:45-07:00February 26th, 2021|Covenants, Press Release, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on NEW RELEASE: TLC TO TRANSFER SISȻENEM (HALIBUT ISLAND) TO W̱SÁNEĆ LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

The Latest Edition of the LANDmark is here!

In the fall 2020 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about TLC's latest project in the District of Highlands, the 20th anniversary of Abkhazi Garden, our new office and logo, and more! View current and previous editions of the LANDmark on TLC’s website at http://conservancy.bc.ca/about/landmark/.

By |2020-10-08T10:06:51-07:00October 9th, 2020|Abkhazi Garden, Board of Directors, Covenants, Events, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on The Latest Edition of the LANDmark is here!

Continuing Our Most Important Work

Dear Friends of Conservation, I hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe during this difficult time. In light of COVID-19 concerns, I am writing to you from home as TLC staff are erring on the side of caution and working remotely. While we are a strong little team, we are conscious of [...]

By |2020-04-14T08:32:47-07:00April 14th, 2020|Abkhazi Garden, British Columbia, Clearwater Wetlands & Wildlife Corridor, Covenants, Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on Continuing Our Most Important Work

Threaded Vertigo Discovered at Ruby Alton Covenant

Do you know what a Threaded Vertigo is? Neither did Torrey and Karen before they monitored the Ruby Alton nature preserve on Salt Spring Island, alongside staff from the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) who own the property.  Threaded Vertigo (Nearctula species) are incredibly tiny snails that like to snuggle up in the moss [...]

By |2019-11-21T11:29:46-08:00November 26th, 2019|British Columbia, Covenants, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on Threaded Vertigo Discovered at Ruby Alton Covenant

Mushroom Walk with Expert Kem Luther

It’s hard to miss all the fabulous fungi that begin to fruit in the fall. Whether you’re downtown or up at Mt. Work, as we were with Kem Luther, you’re sure to find some!  TLC hosted a Passport to Nature: Mushroom Walk event with Kem (author of “Boundary Layer” which investigates the amazing world [...]

By |2019-11-21T10:55:10-08:00November 21st, 2019|Covenants, Events, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on Mushroom Walk with Expert Kem Luther
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