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 [...]
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 [...]
NEWS RELEASE FORT SHEPHERD CONSERVANCY AREA TO OPEN FOR RECREATIONAL USE The Land Conservancy to allow access for pedestrians, equestrians and boats FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2019 Trail, B.C. – The Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area will open to the public for the 2019 season for limited recreational use excluding motorized vehicles, ORV’s, and hunting. [...]
Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area Nov 18, 2009Teck Metals Ltd. has donated $400,000 to create an endowment fund ensuring future management of the 964-hectare Fort Shepherd Conservancy area, which runs along more than 8 kilometres of the Columbia River, south of the city of Trail.The Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area is one of The Land Conservancy’s [...]