Waist-deep in vibrant violet, cream, yellow, and magenta native species, Dr. Tara Martin spent the early days of the pandemic lockdown completing a full floristic and fauna survey of SISȻENEM (Halibut Island) with her two young children in tow. A UBC Faculty of Forestry Professor and Conservation Decisions Lab Head, Tara is no stranger to [...]
In the spring 2021 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about TLC's latest projects including a LANDmark partnership agreement, activities in the Millstream Creek Watershed, and more! View current and previous editions of the LANDmark on TLC’s website at http://conservancy.bc.ca/about/landmark/.
Participants to learn from seasoned naturalists in the Clearwater River Valley The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) is pleased to announce that the second session of the Deertrails Naturalist Program will explore the transition of the Clearwater River Valley to Autumn: attend to the uprising of mushrooms, the blushing of leaves, and the cool [...]
TLC is pleased to announce its’ 2021 VIRTUAL Passport to Nature Program. The fourth year of the Program will include 9 free VIRTUAL events throughout 2021. Designed to connect TLC Members, donors and the public with nature, TLC’s VIRTUAL Passport to Nature events include a tour of Abkhazi Garden, lichen and species identification talks, a [...]
The Naturalist Activity Book for Kids is designed to help reconnect or further connect us to the natural world. When you jump in puddles, watch the ants carry away bread crumbs, look out at the trees through your car window, or simply play outside, you are engaging with nature! Within these covers are activities, [...]
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 [...]
Exciting news from one of TLC’s newest projects, the Millstream Creek Watershed. The 27-acre Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystem property in the District of Highlands on southern Vancouver Island, was successfully protected this winter after astounding member and donor support. In partnership with the Goldstream Salmon Hatchery, Peninsula Streams Society, Tsartlip First Nation, and Greater Victoria [...]
For Immediate Release MILLSTREAM CREEK WATERSHED PROPERTY PROTECTED Charity acquires 11.1 hectares of Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystem in the District of Highlands JANUARY 18, 2021, VICTORIA, BC – The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) is pleased to announce the successful fundraising for and acquisition of 11.1 hectares (27 acres) of Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) ecosystem in [...]
Happy Holidays! As the end of the calendar year approaches, I wanted to reach out and share a brief update. This fall we launched our Millstream Creek Watershed project. If you're unfamiliar, you can read more about the acquisition campaign on our website and in our fall LANDmark article. The property is 27-acres of Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystem (CDF) in [...]
TLC’s Board of Directors and staff are thrilled to share the organization’s newly designed logo with flora, fauna, and landscape features to reflect our work around the province. Our new logo is a symbol that reflects our organization’s mission: protecting and restoring B.C.’s biological diversity for present and future generations through action and education. The [...]