This fall the west coast has been experiencing unseasonably warm and dry weather with record breaking temperatures and dramatic drought. Smoke filled skies remained late into October causing poor air quality well beyond the devastated communities impacted by B.C.’s raging wildfires. Late last month the government continued to rank the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, Lower [...]
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 [...]
In the Fall 2022 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about two local legends leaving legacies in conservation, our project with the Salt Spring Island Conservancy, and much more! View current and previous editions of the LANDmark on TLC’s website at http://conservancy.bc.ca/about/landmark/.
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 [...]
The newest edition of TLC’s Activity Book, the Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area edition features maps, activities, and games for those looking to learn more about Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area. Receive your digital copy of the Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area Activity Book for Kids by visiting our Education Hub or request a hard copy by contacting [...]
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/.
NEWS RELEASE FORT SHEPHERD CONSERVANCY AREA TO OPEN FOR SEASONAL RECREATIONAL USE Visitors are asked to respect in-progress population studies and restoration activities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2021 Trail, B.C. – The Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area will open to the public for the 2021 season on May 1st for limited recreational use including fishing, [...]
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 [...]
NEWS RELEASE FORT SHEPHERD CONSERVANCY AREA TO OPEN FOR RECREATIONAL USE Due to COVID-19 concerns visitors are asked to maintain physical distancing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2020 Trail, B.C. – The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) will open their Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area to the public for the 2020 season on June 24 [...]
Dear Friends of Conservation, I hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe during this difficult time. In light of COVID-19 concerns, I am writing to you from home as TLC staff are erring on the side of caution and working remotely. While we are a strong little team, we are conscious of [...]