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 [...]
Last week, we celebrated raising over 85% of our current matching gift to support the registration of a conservation covenant and restoration work on SISȻENEM (Halibut Island). After having reached our previous goal of $60,000, another donor stepped forward to match a further $15,000 dollar for dollar – and we are now less than $2,200 [...]
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 [...]
Summer Outdoor Yoga in Abkhazi Garden Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a Relaxing Yoga Class with Yoga Instructor, Kaitlyn Raymond All Levels Welcome; $10/class; 9 spots available Registration required prior to class to reserve your spot. Text: 587-578-2764 or Email: omoutsideyoga@gmail.com TLC respectfully acknowledges the Lekwungen people on whose traditional territory Abkhazi Garden [...]
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/.
Participants to learn from seasoned naturalists in the Clearwater River Valley The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) is pleased to announce that the second session of the Deertrails Naturalist Program will explore the transition of the Clearwater River Valley to Autumn: attend to the uprising of mushrooms, the blushing of leaves, and the cool [...]
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 [...]
In the fall 2020 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about TLC's latest project in the District of Highlands, the 20th anniversary of Abkhazi Garden, our new office and logo, and more! View current and previous editions of the LANDmark on TLC’s website at http://conservancy.bc.ca/about/landmark/.
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 [...]