Tiger lily (Lilium columbianum) is a native wildflower found throughout western North America. However, this beautiful flower seems more fitting for a tropical landscape! Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and most western Washington peoples steamed, boiled or pit-cooked its bulbs. Bitter or peppery-tasting, they were mostly used as a flavoring, often in soup with meat or fish. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]