September 2024 Newsletter In the September 2024 edition of the Abkhazi Garden newsletter will learn about the Abkhazi Heritage District, how well we are doing with Fall Plant Sales, who sang at our International Day of Peace event and why our handyman, Jim is happy. You will also meet the granddaughter of Muriel Mackenzie [...]
TLC’s 2023/24 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements are now available online and in hard copy. Learn more about our conservation achievements from the 2023/24 fiscal year including the protection of Sandy Beach Nature Reserve on Keats Island, the creation of TLC's next Strategic Plan, and the establishment of a covenant protection and management reserve fund. For [...]
Restoration at TLC’s Alston-Stewart Estate in the Blenkinsop Valley Registration Required Join TLC and the Greater Victoria Green Team on Sunday, September 15th for invasive species removal at TLC’s Alston-Stewart properties in the Blenkinsop Valley. Come and remove invasives that are out-competing and overtaking natural habitat. Snacks, tools, and gloves will be provided. Please dress [...]
Experience the serenity of the Abkhazi Garden for this year's International Day of Peace on Saturday, September 21st from 11AM - 5PM. This event will feature three choir performances by local groups: 11:30AM - Joy of Life Choir (director Daniel Lapp) 1:30PM - Vancouver Island Chamber Choir (director Brian Tate) 3:30PM - Kalyna Ukrainian Choir [...]
Read about the 3rd Annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ (televised by CHEK News) and wonderful volunteers in the July edition of the Abkhazi Garden Newsletter. Plus, information about Yoga in the Garden classes and the "Artists in the Garden" fundraiser event.
Dear TLC Members, On behalf of TLC’s Board of Directors, I’m pleased to invite you to our 2024 Annual General Meeting. This year TLC’s AGM will be held on Saturday, September 28, at 1:00 p.m. at the Cordova Bay United Church Hall located at 813 Claremont Avenue in Victoria. I hope you will be [...]
In this May 2024 edition of the Abkhazi Garden Newsletter learn about the garden's legacy volunteers and read updates on the April spring plant sale, bee hives, and new Abkhazi Garden logo. Plus, discover the March photo contest winner and runner-ups!
Walking the trail around TLC’s Second Lake property in the District of Highlands, it doesn’t take long before you come to understand why the 73 hectares (183 acres) found within the at-risk Coastal Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zone was protected back in 2005. The site includes a valley-bottom lake and adjoining wetland, rocky moss-covered outcroppings, [...]
Using your Will to give back is a novel idea. When you realize you can give back in a big way, without using money you or your family need, it’s a no-brainer. Maybe you’ve considered leaving a charitable gift in your Will, but were held back by the prospect of doing the paperwork? If so, [...]
Park Restoration Presented by TLC’s Maya Irwin and Michelle Thompson along with partners from HAT and CRD Registration Required Join TLC, HAT and the CRD as we combat invasive periwinkle at our Ayum Creek covenant on Ayum Creek Regional Park Reserve with the sheet mulching technique. Work will involve laying down cardboard, followed by a [...]