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Barer / Kinghorn Spring 2017 Covenant Monitoring Visit

On May 17, six volunteers joined TLC in monitoring the Barer / Kinghorn Covenants located within Mt Work Regional Park. It was a mild cloudy spring day; comfortable hiking weather. We were interested in the wetland sites we had monitored in the winter to compare their hydrological states.Upon entering the covenant, everyone noticed how lush [...]

By |2017-06-13T14:45:15-07:00June 14th, 2017|Covenants, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on Barer / Kinghorn Spring 2017 Covenant Monitoring Visit

Ayum Creek Restoration with Sendwithus

On May 31, seventeen people armed with six wheelbarrows and eight shovels moved approximately 54 cubic yards of wood chips from point A to point B. Point B happens to be an experimental restoration site aimed at removing periwinkle (Vinca minor), an invasive species that is covering the forest floor at Ayum Creek Park [...]

By |2017-11-19T20:52:19-08:00June 12th, 2017|Covenants, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on Ayum Creek Restoration with Sendwithus

Highlights from the Highlands Broom Bash with GVGT

On April 30th, TLC took part in the annual Highlands May Day Broom Bash, working with 11 volunteers from the Greater Victoria Green Team to clear Scotch broom from Gowlland Tod Provincial Park.  Approximately 30 cubic metres of invasive species were removed from the park path, opening up a large area for native species [...]

By |2017-05-04T14:04:39-07:00May 4th, 2017|Covenants, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on Highlights from the Highlands Broom Bash with GVGT

Ayum Creek Restoration with GVGT

TLC continued the restoration work at Ayum Creek Regional Park Reserve on Saturday, April 8th, with the help of the Greater Victoria Green Team volunteers.Approximately 15 volunteers showed up with smiles on their faces despite the rain, and proceeded to make short work of a mountain of donated cardboard that needed all tape, staples and [...]

By |2017-04-19T09:18:36-07:00April 20th, 2017|Covenants, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on Ayum Creek Restoration with GVGT

Upcoming Work Party at Ayum Creek – Everyone Welcome!

Happy Spring, Volunteers! I hope this post finds you basking in the warm sunshine with the smell of fresh flowers on the breeze. Or, if you have been in Victoria recently, the cold wind that never ends and the relentless pollen that reminds everyone of their allergies. Whichever spring you may find yourself in, we are [...]

By |2017-04-18T12:52:48-07:00April 18th, 2017|Covenants, Events, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on Upcoming Work Party at Ayum Creek – Everyone Welcome!

Learn GPS & plant ID skills while hiking in beautiful protected areas

Join TLC’s volunteer covenant monitoring and restoration program this summer and gain hands-on field experience. Learn GPS and plant ID skills while hiking in beautiful protected areas in Greater Victoria. Volunteers must be able to hike for at least 3 hours, carrying a full backpack with water, food, and data collection supplies. Carpooling is available [...]

By |2017-04-13T17:14:49-07:00April 13th, 2017|Covenants, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on Learn GPS & plant ID skills while hiking in beautiful protected areas

De Mamiel Creek Winter Monitoring

On March 4, four volunteers joined TLC staff on a trip to the De Mamiel Creek covenants in Sooke. This winter monitoring excursion aimed to determine just how much water flows through De Mamiel Creek in the winter, as opposed to its almost dry state in the summer when regular covenant monitoring usually occurs.The winter [...]

By |2017-04-05T14:25:18-07:00April 6th, 2017|Covenants, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on De Mamiel Creek Winter Monitoring

Plant-a-holics Plant Sale Sunday, May 21

Sunday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, Abkhazi Garden will host the annual Plant-a-holics Plant Sale at 1964 Fairfield Road. Loads of rare and unusual plants will be available from several vendors as well as from Abkhazi Garden! Funds raised will go to plants, materials and tools to keep Abkhazi Garden flourishing for the [...]

By |2017-04-04T12:23:53-07:00April 4th, 2017|Abkhazi Garden, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on Plant-a-holics Plant Sale Sunday, May 21

Endowment Fund Created for Abkhazi Garden in Honour of Late TLC Volunteer

NEWS RELEASE VOLUNTEER LEAVES A LEGACY TO ABKHAZI GARDEN  $100,000 endowment fund created for Abkhazi Garden in honour of late TLC volunteer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2017 Victoria, BC – When asked why he donated to The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC), Jack Eldridge said that he wanted to do whatever he could [...]

By |2017-03-29T09:51:30-07:00March 29th, 2017|Abkhazi Garden, Board of Directors, Press Release, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on Endowment Fund Created for Abkhazi Garden in Honour of Late TLC Volunteer

Join our team! TLC’s hiring a Manager of Member & Donor Care

Job Title:                           Manager, Member and Donor Care Start date:                        As soon as possible TLC The Land Conservancy of BC is a charitable, membership-based land trust working to protect British Columbia's biological diversity.  We are currently seeking an experienced manager to grow relationships with present and future members and donors. This includes creating fundraising strategies and materials, [...]

By |2017-03-28T14:53:33-07:00March 28th, 2017|Public Service Announcement, Vancouver Island|Comments Off on Join our team! TLC’s hiring a Manager of Member & Donor Care
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