Passport to Nature
Passport to Nature: Plant Pressing
Presented by Paul Grieve, TLC’s 2021 Student Technician Registration Required Not just for botanists! A plant press is an essential tool for the preservation of plant species and dates back to the early 1500’s. Pressing plants is a beautiful and fun activity that can be applied to many projects. We will show you how to [...]
Passport to Nature: Nature Journaling
Presented by Karen Iwachow, TLC’s Environmental Technician & Land Manager Registration Required This three part lecture series will feature Karen’s wonderful watercolour illustrations, and teach you more about the history, methods, and techniques JUNE 23: Part 1: Natural History of Nature Journaling What is nature journaling? Learn more about this tradition that naturalists have used [...]
Passport to Nature: Medicinal Plants
Presented by Lisa Cross, TLC’s Donor Relations Manager & Grants Coordinator Registration Required Are you interested in the healing properties of common plants? The natural world is full of beneficial and medicinal flora. Join Lisa to create a simple herbal recipe from seasonal plants that may be growing in your own backyard or neighbourhood! Please [...]
Passport to Nature: Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area
Presented by Karen Iwachow, TLC’s Environmental Technician & Land Manager Registration Required Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area is TLC’s gem of the west Kootenays. This historically and culturally rich 2200 acre habitat is home to 29 rare species. Fort Shepherd has seen and experienced many impacts from human use in the area and yet continues to [...]
Passport to Nature: Fantastic Fungi
Presented by Torrey Archer, TLC’s Biologist & Land Manager Registration Required Join Torrey in exploring the magical world of fungus. Learn about the role of fungi in forests, how to identify common species, how fungi influence the human world and interesting applications of fungi in habitat restoration. Please register for the virtual Passport to Nature [...]
Passport to Nature: Moss Masterclass
Presented by Paul Grieve, TLC’s 2021 Student Technician Registration Required Often in the shadows of bigger more boisterous mega-flora, moss is usually out of focus as a green background. Learn more about some of the 16,000 species of moss, their anatomy, where you might find them, their roles in ecosystems and medicine! Please register for [...]
Passport to Nature: Ayum Creek
Ayum Creek Laidlaw Road, Sooke, British Columbia, CanadaPark Restoration Presented by TLC’s Maya Irwin and Michelle Thompson along with partners from HAT and CRD Registration Required Join TLC, HAT and the CRD as we combat invasive periwinkle at our Ayum Creek covenant on Ayum Creek Regional Park Reserve with the sheet mulching technique. Work will involve laying down cardboard, followed by a [...]
Passport to Nature: Spring Plant Sale at Abkhazi Garden
Abkhazi Garden 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaLost some plants over the winter? We’ve got your replacements! Come and buy interesting plants, most grown at the garden. Our head gardener, Jacqui Paulson will be on hand to answer your garden questions. Then visit our garden in peak bloom and learn about the history of this exquisite heritage garden created by Prince Nicolas [...]
Passport to Nature: The Intertidal Zone
Presented by TLC’s Communication Coordinator Emily Francis at the Clover Point boat ramp in Victoria Registration Required Join Emily to learn about the rich intertidal biodiversity that lives off our urban shores. Venturing out at one of the lowest tides of the year, we will ethically collect and observe rocky shore intertidal invertebrates at Cattle [...]
Passport to Nature: Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Lisa Cross (she/her), TLC’s Donor Relations Manager & Grants Coordinator Embrace your inner naturalist and head out to your local park on this nature-based scavenger hunt. A fun and educational adventure for all ages, participants will be provided with a link to an app that will guide you on your quest. You can [...]