Meadow Death Camas (Zigadenus venenosus), as the name suggests, is not a food source! Unlike the similarly named Common or Great Camas, this plant was actively weeded out of traditional camas bulb gathering areas by First Nations due to the inability to discern the bulbs from one another. All parts of the plant are very [...]
Tiger lily (Lilium columbianum) is a native wildflower found throughout western North America. However, this beautiful flower seems more fitting for a tropical landscape! Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and most western Washington peoples steamed, boiled or pit-cooked its bulbs. Bitter or peppery-tasting, they were mostly used as a flavoring, often in soup with meat or fish. [...]
Vancouver Groundcone (Boschniakia hookeri) is easily mistaken for a pinecone that has planted itself upright. However, this small parasitic plant contains no photosynthesizing ability and instead uses a host species; salal is the most common but kinnikinnick can also be a host. A single plant can produce more than 300,000 seeds (!!!) but seeds may [...]
Pinesap (Monotropa hypopitys) is a scarce or rare species that exists in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. On a good day, you can find it in the Sooke Hills like staff member Torrey did! Pinesap are perennial and lack the ability to photosynthesize, hence not having any chlorophyll which makes most plants green. [...]
In the Spring 2019 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about the new conservation covenant created in partnership with the Pugh family and the District of Central Saanich, how you can engage with local nature lovers at TLC's upcoming events, what naturalists should bring to our Deertrails Naturalist Program launching this May, and how [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 26, 2019 Victoria, BC - TLC is pleased to announce its’ 2019 Passport to Nature Program. The Program has expanded in its second year to include 13 FREE events throughout 2019. Designed to connect TLC Members, donors and the public with nature, TLC’s Passport to Nature events include restoration activities [...]
SISTERS SIGN CONSERVATION COVENANT TO PROTECT FAMILY ACREAGE IN HONOUR OF LATE PARENTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2018 Central Saanich, B.C. – The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) and the District of Central Saanich are honoured to announce the protection of 1.4 acres within the Coastal Douglas-fir moist maritime biogeoclimatic zone (CDFmm), to [...]
In the Fall 2018 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about the new wildlife corridor TLC protected in the Clearwater River Valley, how we are working with Clearwater locals to develop an experiential education and mentorship program, and about our staff road trip around the province to visit with local partners and [...]
What: Covenant Monitoring Volunteer Opportunity When: Sundays from May through August, 3 to 6 hours each hike Where: Primarily in the Capital Regional District – Carpooling Available Your chance for hands-on conservation in your own community! The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) is seeking students looking to gain field experience in ecological [...]
This winter, Camosun College Environmental Technology students Karen, Katie and Patrick teamed up with TLC and a landowner to conduct a biodiversity study of a Coastal Douglas-fir forest on Galiano Island. The landowner recently registered a conservation covenant with TLC and has been actively managing their forest for over 20 years using the principles [...]