Dear TLC Supporters,As springs unfolds into summer throughout the province, we are witnessing the many shifts that highlight this abundant time of year. In the Clearwater River Valley, snow melt is rising local water levels and seasonal migrations are bringing the moose and grizzly bears across our 141-acres of wetlands, meadows, and forests. On Cortes [...]
Abkhazi Garden's Spring Plant Sale will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23. Looking for interesting plants for your garden? Lost some plants over the winter? Come and buy plants, most grown at the Garden. Irises, shade perennials, unique garden gems and more. Stay for a [...]
In the Spring 2023 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about TLC's latest projects including our partnership with the District of Squamish to protect a restored riparian area, steps to implement a restoration project in your backyard, how you can get involved with TLC this year, and much more! View current and previous editions [...]
NEWS RELEASE TLC’S DEERTRAILS NATURALIST PROGRAM TO OFFER TWO SESSIONS IN 2023 Students to learn from seasoned naturalists and artists in the Clearwater River Valley and Cortes Island FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2023 Cortes Island & Clearwater, B.C. –The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) is pleased to announce that the [...]
Looking for a green gift for that special someone this holiday season? Consider a symbolic gift of ecosystem or animal habitat from TLC. The perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list, you can make a difference while completing your holiday shopping early. Whether you are passionate about the northern pine forests; concerned about [...]
Join war historian Prof. Geoffrey Bird in the Royal Roads Library on November 11 for a free, public screening of his new film, Abkhazi Garden: Sanctuary from War. The film explores the stories of Peggy and Nicolas Abkhazi, whose lives were caught up in the world wars. Their story brings them to Victoria where they created a beautiful [...]
NEWS RELEASE VOLUNTEERS ADD 1,000 NATIVE PLANTS TO FORT SHEPHERD CONSERVANCY AREA Local conservation groups contribute to Welcome Back Monarchs event in support of native pollinators FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2022 Trail, B.C. –The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) and Sinixt Confederacy welcomed partners in conservation Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS), Rotary Club [...]
Join the Kootenay Native Plant Society in welcoming back the monarchs to the West Kootenays by planting milkweed and a collection of other native plants at Fort Shepherd. On Saturday October 15th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, they will celebrate the return of monarchs to the West Kootenay in a full day excursion into [...]
We wish to send a HUGE thank you to the 26 volunteers from Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT), TLC, and Edward Milne High School for showing up on June 23 to help restore part of Ayum Creek Regional Park Reserve from the invasive Common Periwinkle (Vinca minor). The team put cardboard and mulch over a [...]
Dear TLC Members, Amidst Passport to Nature events, restoration activities, welcoming guests to Abkhazi Garden, and seasonal covenant monitoring, we are looking ahead to what is bound to be a fully scheduled fall. I’m writing today to ask that you mark your calendar with TLC’s 2022 Annual General Meeting on Saturday, September 24, at [...]