The skies cleared and sun illuminated the first restoration event of the year at Ayum Creek Regional Park Reserve at the end of February. Volunteers worked together to hand-pull the garden escapee, and very invasive, periwinkle (Vinca minor) that blankets some of the forest floor. Since 2017, TLC’s biologist Torrey Archer has been spearheading [...]
At the end of March, TLC’s Covenant Coordinator Larissa Bron was joined by four volunteers for annual covenant monitoring at the Barer and Kinghorn covenants. The crew began the day greeted by many competing bird songs as the forest was enjoying a warm spring morning. This was followed by many moss observations, three photo-point [...]
In the spring 2022 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about TLC's latest projects including a new conservation covenant on the Sunshine Coast, impacts of winter storms, how you can get involved in our programming, and more! View current and previous editions of the LANDmark on TLC’s website at http://conservancy.bc.ca/about/landmark/.
TLC’s 2022 Passport to Nature, designed to connect TLC supporters and the public with nature, is now available for event registration. With opportunities to get your hands dirty while restoring an impacted ecosystem and chances to learn more about TLC’s protected areas, this year’s program will delight those near and far with a variety of [...]
Join TLC in restoring Ayum Creek Regional Park Reserve from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on February 27th, 2022. During the event we will be hand-pulling invasive periwinkle from the forest understory to prepare the area for mulching in coming months. This will contribute to protecting forest and riparian ecosystems as part of TLC’s periwinkle [...]
Update: We have had to postpone this event until the new year. Thank you to those who have shown interest. Should you wish to be added to our contact list for when the event is rescheduled please email Larissa Bron at lbron@conservancy.bc.ca. Upcoming TLC and CRD restoration work party at Ayum Creek Regional [...]
Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the Garden on Remembrance Day Thursday, November 11, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission by Donation. Free Remembrance Day tours for small groups from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Book your tour in advance at volunteer@conservancy.bc.ca or ask for a tour on arrival at the front gate. Follow Abkhazi [...]
Abkhazi Garden Open House Grandparents Day Sunday, September 12th 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit garden with your grandchildren, learn about the legacy of the Prince and Princess Abkhazi, and meet some of the people behind this amazing heritage site. Prizes to be won include Afternoon Tea for Two, plants from the Garden, plush [...]
Calling all art lovers and artists who have been participating in the Artists in the Garden Program! There will be an art fundraiser held at the Abkhazi Garden throughout the late summer and fall. Featured art will be original pieces from local artists. 50% of the proceeds will go to TLC, while the other 50% [...]
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 [...]