Stinky Bob where are you from? Geranium robertianum (Herb Robert) is originally from Eurasia and is listed under ‘alert’ species by the Invasive Species Council of BC, as an unwanted horticultural plant meaning “gardeners should avoid purchasing or planting.” Maybe it should be called run-away-Bob instead! What’s the difference between [...]
“I don't want to lecture people about saving the planet, I want to share with them the joy of the natural world." - E.O. Wilson TLC has had a busy summer. Our volunteer covenant monitoring program has allowed us to visit conservation properties all over the lower Vancouver Island region. In cooperation [...]
TLC was very fortunate to have an incredible and engaged group of volunteers on our monitoring hike to Ayum Creek on July 15. Over the course of the day we observed many species and had numerous interesting conversations which prompted TLC’s Torrey Archer to collect some research to share, After the Facts! [...]
Dear TLC Members, I am pleased to invite you to TLC’s 2018 Annual General Meeting on Saturday, September 22 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This year our AGM will be hosted at the Windsor Park Pavilion located at 2451 Windsor Road in Victoria. In keeping with TLC’s bylaws, a Nominations Committee was struck to recruit [...]
In the Spring 2018 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read all about the new wetland parcel TLC protected in the Clearwater River Valley, how we are working with other land trusts and groups to protect special places through conservation covenants, and about TLC's latest initiative, our Passport to Nature. Filled with events designed [...]
Abkhazi Garden will host its annual open house on Saturday, April 7, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by to experience the garden, learn about the legacy of the Prince and Princess Abkhazi, enjoy Afternoon Tea, find out about upcoming events and meet some of the people behind this amazing heritage site. Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day throughout [...]
Purchase your tickets today by calling 1-877-485-2422 or reserving online at conservancy.bc.ca. Ticket price of $125: • Includes entrance to Abkhazi Garden • Includes tea and cofee • Includes tea sandwiches, scones and desserts Wine, beer and themed cocktails available for purchase Gates to TLC's magical Abkhazi Garden will open at 6 p.m. on [...]
Join Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT) in restoration efforts on our Ivan Island Covenant July 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gloves, tools and lunch will be provided - but please RSVP to volunteers@hat.bc.ca.
Happy Spring, Volunteers! I hope this post finds you basking in the warm sunshine with the smell of fresh flowers on the breeze. Or, if you have been in Victoria recently, the cold wind that never ends and the relentless pollen that reminds everyone of their allergies. Whichever spring you may find yourself in, we are [...]
Join TLC in celebrating the spring season at Abkhazi Garden's Spring Spectacular on April 1st from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the Garden is by donation.