Looking to step outside the predictable flowers and chocolates while shopping for that special someone this Valentine's Day? Consider a symbolic gift of ecosystem or animal habitat from TLC; it's the perfect gift for the nature-lover in your life! Whether they are passionate about the northern pine forests; concerned about carbon sequestering wetlands; fondly recall a holiday [...]
Seasons greetings! I hope this holiday season has been a joyful and restorative time for you; the uncertainties of the past year have highlighted the importance of caring for our communities. This year our small team has been struck by the generosity and level of care our volunteers and supporters have shown toward our [...]
Recently, TLC's Cathy Armstrong was featured in a series by Destination Greater Victoria; created in partnership with CHEK news, the goal of this video was to highlight the benefits of tourism in the community. The clip was filmed at Abkhazi Garden, one of TLC's properties where donations are accepted from visitors. All donations received [...]
Last week, we celebrated raising over 85% of our current matching gift to support the registration of a conservation covenant and restoration work on SISȻENEM (Halibut Island). After having reached our previous goal of $60,000, another donor stepped forward to match a further $15,000 dollar for dollar – and we are now less than $2,200 [...]
TLC’s Board of Directors and staff are thrilled to share the organization’s newly designed logo with flora, fauna, and landscape features to reflect our work around the province. Our new logo is a symbol that reflects our organization’s mission: protecting and restoring B.C.’s biological diversity for present and future generations through action and education. The [...]
At TLC, our staff and board have been working remotely over the last few months to do our part to slow the virus spread. While we've been able to continue our efforts in protecting biodiversity during this time, we have really missed being together. Thankfully, last week we moved into a new office space that [...]
PSA – TLC OPERATIONS DURING COVID-19 TLC staff and Board of Directors wish to inform members and donors of TLC plans and activities to reduce risks and limit the spread of COVID-19. Of greatest importance to all of us is the safety and well being of our staff, volunteers, partners, and communities. In efforts [...]
NEWS RELEASE CLEARWATER ANCIENT SWAMP AND WILDLIFE CORRIDOR SUCCESSFULLY PROTECTED Land Trust raises $99,000 to protect the migratory wildlife corridor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2020 Clearwater, BC – The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) is pleased to announce the successful purchase and protection of the Clearwater Ancient Swamp and Wildlife Corridor. The 11 hectare [...]
What: TLC’s 2018 Annual General Meeting and Mad Hatter Tea Party When: Saturday, September 22, 2018 Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Windsor Park Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Road, Victoria Cost: FREE Don't Be Late! Enter TLC’s Annual General Meeting and emerge down the rabbit hole for an afternoon bursting with [...]
What: Covenant Monitoring Volunteer Opportunity When: Sundays from May through August, 3 to 6 hours each hike Where: Primarily in the Capital Regional District – Carpooling Available Your chance for hands-on conservation in your own community! The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) is seeking students looking to gain field experience in ecological [...]