Dear TLC Members, Last month I had the pleasure of welcoming 13 students and six expert naturalists to TLC’s Clearwater Wetland and Wildlife Corridor to participate in our inaugural Deertrails Naturalist Program. The experience offered participants, largely university students, a place-based learning opportunity designed to facilitate the transfer of naturalist knowledge, both scientific and [...]
TLC’s Board of Directors welcomes your involvement in the strategic planning process. Please reach out with your feedback or questions via 1-877-485-2422 or admin@conservancy.bc.ca. You can view the draft Strategic Plan online at www.conservancy.bc.ca/StrategicPlan or request a hard copy TLC's office.
In May 2019, TLC launched the Deertrails Naturalist Program: an intergenerational, place-based learning opportunity designed to facilitate the transfer of naturalist knowledge, both scientific and traditional. From May 7 to 13, 2019, participants explored a range of habitats from following deer trails to experiencing spring bird migration. Students learned about and deepened their connection [...]
On May 3, 2019, we were pleased to welcome back the Ambassador of Georgia, His Excellency Konstantin Kavtaradze. He hosted a reception at the Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden, marking the National day of Georgia, which falls on May 26. Reception guests ranged from government representatives, to past friends, neighbours and contacts of Nicolas and Peggy [...]
Dear Friends of Conservation, As nature lovers like you, TLC Members donors have helped to protect more than 200 acres within the Coastal Western Hemlock zone in the Lower Mainland, 2,000 acres along the Columbia River in Trail, and 5,000 acres of greenbelt in the Sooke Hills. These are just a few examples of the [...]
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 [...]
NEWS RELEASETLC LAUNCHES DEERTRAILS NATURALIST PROGRAMStudents to learn from seasoned naturalists and teachersLyn Baldwin, Trevor Goward and Briony Penn FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2019Clearwater, BC – The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Deertrails Naturalist Program: an intergenerational, place-based learning opportunity designed to facilitate the transfer [...]
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 [...]
Dear Friends of Conservation, As one of our generous donors I think you’ll want to know about my inspiring visit to our Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area this summer. Located 6 km south of Trail, TLC’s property spans 2,300 acres and contains B.C.’s largest remaining expanse of the rare ecological zone known as very dry, warm [...]