This spring TLC is celebrating its 25th year of protecting critical ecosystems and vital habitats throughout B.C. Today the organization protects 250 conservation covenants covering a combined 12,868 acres, and a further 2,784 acres of habitat where we manage and hold title. What an accumulation of efforts and achievements! In my time with the organization, [...]
In the spring 2022 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about TLC's latest projects including a new conservation covenant on the Sunshine Coast, impacts of winter storms, how you can get involved in our programming, and more! View current and previous editions of the LANDmark on TLC’s website at http://conservancy.bc.ca/about/landmark/.
NEWS RELEASE RARE FOREST PROTECTED ON THE SUNSHINE COAST WITH NEW CONSERVATION COVENANT After more than 35 years of community, non-profit, and local government effort, 16.6 acres of rare and sensitive forests on "Gospel Rock” are now permanently protected. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2022 Gibsons, B.C. - Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA), The Land [...]
The newest edition of TLC’s Activity Book, the Abkhazi Garden edition features maps, activities, and games for those looking to learn more about Abkhazi Garden. Receive your digital copy of the Abkhazi Garden Activity Book for Kids by visiting our Education Hub or request a hard copy by contacting TLC at 1-877-485-2422, membership@conservancy.bc.ca or in [...]
TLC’s 2022 Passport to Nature, designed to connect TLC supporters and the public with nature, is now available for event registration. With opportunities to get your hands dirty while restoring an impacted ecosystem and chances to learn more about TLC’s protected areas, this year’s program will delight those near and far with a variety of [...]
DENSITY TRANSFER PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ARYZE DEVELOPMENTS AND THE LAND CONSERVANCY PROPOSED TO PROTECT COMMUNITY AMENITY VICTORIA, BC – (March 1st, 2022) - A collaboration between Aryze Developments and The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) is seeking to officially protect valued greenspace at Abkhazi Garden in the form of a density transfer; preserving a community [...]
Join TLC in restoring Ayum Creek Regional Park Reserve from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on February 27th, 2022. During the event we will be hand-pulling invasive periwinkle from the forest understory to prepare the area for mulching in coming months. This will contribute to protecting forest and riparian ecosystems as part of TLC’s periwinkle [...]
Looking to step outside the predictable flowers and chocolates while shopping for that special someone this Valentine's Day? Consider a symbolic gift of ecosystem or animal habitat from TLC; it's the perfect gift for the nature-lover in your life! Whether they are passionate about the northern pine forests; concerned about carbon sequestering wetlands; fondly recall a holiday [...]
Seasons greetings! I hope this holiday season has been a joyful and restorative time for you; the uncertainties of the past year have highlighted the importance of caring for our communities. This year our small team has been struck by the generosity and level of care our volunteers and supporters have shown toward our [...]
Seasonal wreaths, swag, and table toppers for sale from Saturday, November 27 to Friday, December 24th. Sales available from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please see the price list at the Garden for more info. Abkhazi Garden is open from Oct 1 to March 31, Wed thru Sun from 11am to 4pm. The Garden [...]