Join naturalist Juliet Pendray and TLC on their annual monitoring visit to the Sooke Hills and learn about the natural history of the area along with the special plants and animals that call this place home. We will begin at the Sooke Potholes and explore the species that live along the creek, Mary Vine waterfall, [...]
Join TLC at Critter Day, hosted by Kootenay Conservation Program at Beaver Creek Provincial Park in Trail, to learn more about our Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area and enjoy some family fun activities. There will be displays, fun activities, and naturalists on site. Critter Day offers a free fun way to learn about the special ecosystems [...]
Abkhazi Garden is an exquisite heritage home and garden. Prince and Princess Abkhazi began creating their garden in 1946, after living separate lives touched by both privilege and tragedy. On this tour you will learn about the couple’s history and the legacy that continues to this day. Please meet TLC's volunteers at the entrance to [...]
Join local naturalist Ian Cruickshank to learn about and see a wide suite of birds found in the forests and shores of Ayum Creek, and get a crash course in birding by ear. We will also identify plants and discuss natural history along the way. Please meet us at Ayum Creek Regional Park Reserve at [...]
NEWS RELEASE ANNOUNCING TLC’S SECOND DEERTRAILS NATURALIST PROGRAM SESSIONS IN 2020 Participants to learn from seasoned naturalists in the Clearwater River Valley FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2020 Clearwater, BC –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 [...]
NEWS RELEASE CLEARWATER ANCIENT SWAMP AND WILDLIFE CORRIDOR SUCCESSFULLY PROTECTED Land Trust raises $99,000 to protect the migratory wildlife corridor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2020 Clearwater, BC – The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) is pleased to announce the successful purchase and protection of the Clearwater Ancient Swamp and Wildlife Corridor. The 11 hectare [...]
NEWS RELEASE TLC ANNOUNCES FIRST DEERTRAILS NATURALIST PROGRAM SESSION FOR 2020 Students to learn from seasoned naturalists and artists Cortes Island FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2020 Cortes Island, BC – The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) is pleased to announce that the Deertrails Naturalist Program will include two sessions in 2020 and will explore [...]
NEWS RELEASE TLC HITS 81% OF FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN GOAL TO PROTECT CLEARWATER ANCIENT SWAMP AND WILDLIFE CORRIDOR Land Trust aims to raise further $18,681 to protect the migratory wildlife corridor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2019 Clearwater, BC – This Giving Tuesday, The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) is pleased to announce that supporters have [...]
NEWS RELEASE BRIONY PENN ENDOWMENT FUND CREATED TO SUPPORT NATURALIST EDUCATION The Land Conservancy creates legacy held with the Victoria Foundation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2019 Victoria, B.C. – The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) is pleased to announce the Briony Penn Endowment Fund to support naturalist education. To recognize Briony Penn for [...]
NEWS RELEASE WHAT DO KNITTED SOCKS HAVE TO DO WITH TLC’S LATEST LEGACY GIFT? The Land Conservancy receives $385,000 bequest gift FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2019 Victoria, B.C. – Long-time TLC supporter Maila Lehto loved the outdoors, gardening and long walks with her dog, Toto. Maila worked hard all her life and this work [...]