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Wildlife Wednesday: Vancouver Groundcone

Vancouver Groundcone (Boschniakia hookeri) is easily mistaken for a pinecone that has planted itself upright. However, this small parasitic plant contains no photosynthesizing ability and instead uses a host species; salal is the most common but kinnikinnick can also be a host. A single plant can produce more than 300,000 seeds (!!!) but seeds may [...]

By |2019-06-19T16:59:56-07:00July 10th, 2019|Covenants, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on Wildlife Wednesday: Vancouver Groundcone

Wildlife Wednesday: Pinesap

Pinesap (Monotropa hypopitys) is a scarce or rare species that exists in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. On a good day, you can find it in the Sooke Hills like staff member Torrey did! Pinesap are perennial and lack the ability to photosynthesize, hence not having any chlorophyll which makes most plants green. [...]

By |2019-06-19T16:57:43-07:00July 3rd, 2019|Covenants, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on Wildlife Wednesday: Pinesap

Catch up with the Spring 2019 Edition of the LANDmark

In the Spring 2019 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about the new conservation covenant created in partnership with the Pugh family and the District of Central Saanich, how you can engage with local nature lovers at TLC's upcoming events, what naturalists should bring to our Deertrails Naturalist Program launching this May, and how [...]

By |2019-03-12T10:49:05-07:00March 12th, 2019|Abkhazi Garden, Clearwater Wetlands & Wildlife Corridor, Covenants, Events, Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area, Northern BC, Okanagan, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on Catch up with the Spring 2019 Edition of the LANDmark

NEWS RELEASE: TLC ANNOUNCES 2019 PASSPORT TO NATURE EVENTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 26, 2019 Victoria, BC - TLC is pleased to announce its’ 2019 Passport to Nature Program.  The Program has expanded in its second year to include 13 FREE events throughout 2019. Designed to connect TLC Members, donors and the public with nature, TLC’s Passport to Nature events include restoration activities [...]

By |2019-02-26T16:02:36-08:00February 26th, 2019|Abkhazi Garden, Clearwater Wetlands & Wildlife Corridor, Covenants, Events, Press Release, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on NEWS RELEASE: TLC ANNOUNCES 2019 PASSPORT TO NATURE EVENTS

SISTERS SIGN CONSERVATION COVENANT TO PROTECT FAMILY ACREAGE IN HONOUR OF LATE PARENTS

SISTERS SIGN CONSERVATION COVENANT TO PROTECT FAMILY ACREAGE IN HONOUR OF LATE PARENTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2018 Central Saanich, B.C. – The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) and the District of Central Saanich are honoured to announce the protection of 1.4 acres within the Coastal Douglas-fir moist maritime biogeoclimatic zone (CDFmm), to [...]

By |2018-12-20T11:48:37-08:00December 18th, 2018|Board of Directors, British Columbia, Covenants, Press Release, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on SISTERS SIGN CONSERVATION COVENANT TO PROTECT FAMILY ACREAGE IN HONOUR OF LATE PARENTS

The Fall LANDmark is here!

In the Fall 2018 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about the new wildlife corridor TLC protected in the Clearwater River Valley, how we are working with Clearwater locals to develop an experiential education and mentorship program, and about our staff road trip around the province to visit with local partners and [...]

After the Facts – Atkins Road Monitoring

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 [...]

By |2018-08-22T14:31:40-07:00September 10th, 2018|British Columbia, Events, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on After the Facts – Atkins Road Monitoring

The Sum of Our Experience – Mt Benson Hike

TLC was happy to accompany a class of VIU students up Mount Benson in July. Over the course of the day, the group tackled steep inclines, identified interesting plants, posed in front of the magnificent moss wall, and learned the basics of ecological monitoring. We were also grateful to have a representative, Ava, from [...]

By |2018-08-22T14:30:12-07:00August 30th, 2018|British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on The Sum of Our Experience – Mt Benson Hike

Summer 2018 Volunteer Covenant Monitoring

“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 [...]

By |2018-08-22T13:54:11-07:00August 22nd, 2018|British Columbia, Events, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on Summer 2018 Volunteer Covenant Monitoring

After the Facts – Ayum Creek Monitoring

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! [...]

By |2018-08-02T09:50:28-07:00August 2nd, 2018|British Columbia, Events, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on After the Facts – Ayum Creek Monitoring
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