We are pleased to announce the release of the latest edition of the LANDmark newsletter, where you can stay informed about our latest conservation and restoration events. Learn about our new 2025-2029 Strategic Plan and ways we are already implementing it. Read about sustainability initiatives at Abkhazi Garden, upcoming Passport to Nature events, ecological restoration projects, [...]
Walking the trail around TLC’s Second Lake property in the District of Highlands, it doesn’t take long before you come to understand why the 73 hectares (183 acres) found within the at-risk Coastal Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zone was protected back in 2005. The site includes a valley-bottom lake and adjoining wetland, rocky moss-covered outcroppings, [...]
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest edition of the LANDmark newsletter, where you can stay informed about our latest conservation and restoration events. Dive into insightful updates from our dedicated staff members, showcasing our ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the environment. Stay connected with our mission and be inspired to [...]
Seasons greetings friends! The December weather may be cold and wet but thankfully that hasn’t stopped me from spending time in the garden. Dressed in my old wool cardigan and yellow raincoat, I’ve been tackling those tasks that remain at this time of year: harvesting brussels sprouts, cutting the last of the cabbage, planting bulbs, [...]
Help TLC connect BC with nature This #GivingTuesday we are calling on our supporters to contribute to TLC's ever-growing land stewardship and educational programming. This fall has been a busy time for our team. Staff, volunteers, and partners have been wrapping up our annual covenant monitoring, hosting our final 2023 Passport to Nature educational [...]
WHEN: Saturday October 21 2023 Meet 8:45 am at Teck’s Fort Shepherd gate WHERE: Fort Shepherd conservancy area Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tppBSsdxWyYc8nWY9 EVENT TITLE: Welcome back monarchs EVENT DETAILS: On Saturday October 21th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, we will celebrate the return of monarchs to the West Kootenay in a full day excursion [...]
EVENT TITLE: Way̓ ́ʔi̓tx̌ʷǎʔ (“why eat-hwa”) Hello camas EVENT DETAILS: On Friday October 20th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, join us to celebrate camas (ʔíʔtxʷǎʔ) in a full day excursion into the Fort Shepherd Conservancy to plant camas (ʔíʔtxʷǎʔ) and additional camas friends plant species along the river. This unique event will be co-hosted [...]
I’m writing to you as I prepare for the first of our two 2023 Deertrails Naturalist Program sessions. Next week I’ll be with aspiring naturalists at TLC’s 57 hectares (141 acres) of wetlands and wildlife corridors in the Clearwater River Valley; the following week I’ll be headed to Cortes Island to share the beauty of [...]
Happy holidays! Amidst visits with loved ones this season, I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful biodiversity surrounding you. Whether you are caring for native plants on your balcony, enjoying a winter walk around your favourite nature reserve, or volunteering at a local ecological restoration project, engaging with the natural [...]
Earlier this month a trail camera at TLC's 2,200-acre Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area recorded a bobcat (Lynx rufus) just before she rubbed all over the camera and left some fur behind for us to find. I'm thrilled we were able to get the incredible image above: in addition to being an elusive and solitary [...]