One of the most common invasives in Victoria is English Ivy (Hedera helix), a pervasive and fast-growing vine that sprawls across landscapes and climbs structures like trees and buildings. English ivy has a rapid growth rate and even grows in the winter because of its need for little light or water, making it a [...]
As my last week as TLC’s communications intern comes to an end, I want to thank everyone who made this experience so great. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed keeping you all updated on the goings-on of TLC, where there always seems to be something happening! Working alongside this supportive group of people has been truly inspring, and [...]
The winner of our July giveaway was @Daisy61230818 ! Here are some photo she sent us of a bee pond, leaf stenciling, plant pressing, and during a river walk – where she spotted a deer, a dragonfly, and a fox! Her dog also managed to get in on the action and found a “sit spot” [...]
Welcome to Plastic Free July! Much of TLC’s work strives to protect wildlife and their habitats from anthropogenic disturbance. However, there are external factors that can hinder this process – plastic waste pollution being among them. Canadians generate an estimated 3.3 million tonnes of plastic waste per year; 2.8 million tonnes of which ends up [...]
Learn tips and tricks to nature journaling through short videos by TLC's environmental technician Karen Iwachow. Karen learned how to nature journal at TLC's Deertrails Naturalist Program from Briony Penn and Lynn Baldwin. You can apply for the 2020 fall session of the program at www.conservancy.bc.ca. Nature Journaling is the tradition of recording [...]
Ayum Creek. Jim Roberts. We are dependent on water to live, but in BC, water speaks to us in a special way that impacts our experiences beyond survival. Water surrounds us and is a significant aspect of our national and provincial identity, be it oceans, salmon-bearing streams, or wetlands. Wetland [...]
Arbutus menziesii also known as Pacific Madrone Tree is a striking work of nature. It is the only broad-leafed evergreen tree in Canada and thrives in open, rocky outcrops near the ocean and occasionally in deeper soils in forest openings. In undisturbed habitat, Arbutus is extremely hardy, withstanding drought, extreme wind, poor nutrients, and [...]
Hornby Island stands apart from other Salish Sea islands because over one third of the island is protected as Provincial or Regional Parkland. Within the Mt. Geoffrey Regional Park, two parcels of land are additionally protected with conservation covenants held by TLC and the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD). The CVRD has recently [...]
NEWS RELEASE Four more B.C. properties protected as part of $1-million conservation commitment Victoria, B.C. - The Province has acquired four additional ecologically sensitive properties throughout British Columbia, thanks to a partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The Province recently assumed ownership of the following properties: 64 hectares along the Fraser River near McBride [...]
The Messenger will be screening at the Vic Theatre in Victoria from March 18 to 20, 2016. A special Q&A with David Bradley of Bird Studies Canada will be featured after the film on March 18. Su Rynard’s wide-ranging and contemplative documentary The Messenger explores our deep-seated connection to birds and warns that the uncertain [...]