Dear Members, I sincerely hope that you and your family are staying healthy during the current pandemic. TLC staff and I have been working remotely over the last few months to do our part to slow the virus's spread. Thankfully we have been able to continue our efforts to protect important biologically diverse ecosystems including [...]
PSA – TLC OPERATIONS DURING COVID-19 TLC staff and Board of Directors wish to inform members and donors of TLC plans and activities to reduce risks and limit the spread of COVID-19. Of greatest importance to all of us is the safety and well being of our staff, volunteers, partners, and communities. In efforts [...]
In the spring 2020 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about TLC's latest campaign to protect an ancient swamp in the Clearwater River Valley, the next sessions of the Deertrails Naturalist Program, and more! View current and previous editions of the LANDmark on TLC’s website at http://conservancy.bc.ca/about/landmark/.
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 [...]
In the fall 2019 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about TLC's latest campaign to protect an ancient swamp in the Clearwater River Valley, the inaugural session of the Deertrails Naturalist Program, a newly created endowment fund supporting TLC's educational programming, how one legacy donor has made a lasting difference, and much, much more! [...]
NEWS RELEASE FORT SHEPHERD CONSERVANCY AREA TO OPEN FOR RECREATIONAL USE The Land Conservancy to allow access for pedestrians, equestrians and boats FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2019 Trail, B.C. – The Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area will open to the public for the 2019 season for limited recreational use excluding motorized vehicles, ORV’s, and hunting. [...]
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.
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 [...]