Today is World Orca Day! Did you know that there are three different eco-types of orca that exist off the coast of British Columbia, known as offshores, transients and residents? The Resident killer whales are divided into north and south populations and are known to be particularly vocal while travelling in tight-knit pods. Unlike other [...]
Recently, TLC's Cathy Armstrong was featured in a series by Destination Greater Victoria; created in partnership with CHEK news, the goal of this video was to highlight the benefits of tourism in the community. The clip was filmed at Abkhazi Garden, one of TLC's properties where donations are accepted from visitors. All donations received [...]
Welcome to Plastic Free July! Much of TLC’s work strives to protect wildlife and their habitats from anthropogenic disturbance. However, there are external factors that can hinder this process – plastic waste pollution being among them. Canadians generate an estimated 3.3 million tonnes of plastic waste per year; 2.8 million tonnes of which ends up [...]
Hello everyone! My name is Kayla Jones, and I am the new Communications Intern here at TLC! My educational background is in Geography, and I am passionate about environmental stewardship and exploring wild spaces. I will be working with TLC for 8 weeks as part of the government-funded Canada Summer Jobs Program. I am so [...]
In the spring 2021 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about TLC's latest projects including a LANDmark partnership agreement, activities in the Millstream Creek Watershed, and more! View current and previous editions of the LANDmark on TLC’s website at http://conservancy.bc.ca/about/landmark/.
TLC is pleased to announce its’ 2021 VIRTUAL Passport to Nature Program. The fourth year of the Program will include 9 free VIRTUAL events throughout 2021. Designed to connect TLC Members, donors and the public with nature, TLC’s VIRTUAL Passport to Nature events include a tour of Abkhazi Garden, lichen and species identification talks, a [...]
For Immediate Release MILLSTREAM CREEK WATERSHED PROPERTY PROTECTED Charity acquires 11.1 hectares of Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystem in the District of Highlands JANUARY 18, 2021, VICTORIA, BC – The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) is pleased to announce the successful fundraising for and acquisition of 11.1 hectares (27 acres) of Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) ecosystem in [...]
At TLC, our staff and board have been working remotely over the last few months to do our part to slow the virus spread. While we've been able to continue our efforts in protecting biodiversity during this time, we have really missed being together. Thankfully, last week we moved into a new office space that [...]
NEWS RELEASE CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ABKHAZI GARDEN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2020 Victoria, BC – The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the community’s protection of Abkhazi Garden. A love story fraught with privilege and tragedy, the tale of Peggy Pemberton-Carter and Prince Nicolas Abkhazi [...]
Learn tips and trick to nature journaling through short videos by TLC's Environmental Technician Karen Iwachow. Karen learned how to nature journal at TLC's Deertrails Naturalist Program from Briony Penn and Lynn Baldwin. You can apply for the 2020 fall session of the program at www.conservancy.bc.ca. Nature Journaling is the tradition of recording your [...]