2024 Deertrails Naturalist Program

Clearwater, BC 5353 Clearwater Valley Rd, Clearwater, BC, Canada

The Deertrails Naturalist program will return to the Upper Clearwater River Valley for its fourth year on May 14-19th, 2024. This six-day adult workshop introduces participants to skills in environmental stewardship and climate action leadership. Registration closes Thursday, March 28th at 5PM PDT. More details and registration here: https://conservancy.bc.ca/deertrails/

$750

Passport to Nature: Second Lake

Broom Bash Presented by Michelle Thompson, TLC’s Property & Covenant Manager, and the Friends of Second Lake Society Registration Required Join TLC and the Friends of Second Lake Society in taking some much needed love and care at Second Lake. Second Lake is an important part of the upper Millstream Creek watershed and protects the [...]

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 [...]

Passport to Nature: Rainwater Management

Presented by Sherry Beauvais, TLC’s Accounting Coordinator Rain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth; without rain, there would be no life. Rainwater is a valuable commodity when we don’t get enough, but concerning and sometimes damaging when we get too much in a short period of time. Managing rainwater in our [...]

Passport to Nature: Grandparents Day & Fall Plant Sale at Abkhazi Garden

Abkhazi Garden 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Looking for interesting plants for your garden this Fall? Come and buy plants at Abkhazi Garden, most grown at the Garden. Our head gardener, Jacqui Paulson will be on hand to answer your garden questions. Visit this special heritage garden and bring your grandchildren. Learn about the garden legacy of Prince Nicolas and Princess Peggy [...]

TLC’s 2024 Annual General Meeting

Cordova Bay United Church 813 Claremont Avenue, Cordova Bay Join TLC’s volunteer Board of Directors and staff for the organization’s 2024 Annual General Meeting to hear reports from our volunteer Board and staff. Enjoy tea, coffee, and treats while learning about TLC’s projects and programming from the previous fiscal year. For those unable to attend, [...]

Passport to Nature: Fort Shepherd

Welcome Back Monarchs Presented by Frankie Mawss, TLC’s Environmental Technician and Land Manager, and the Kootenay Native Plant Society Registration Required TLC and Kootenay Native Plant Society invite you to celebrate the return of monarchs to the West Kootenay in a full day excursion into the Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area to plant for monarchs and [...]

Passport to Nature: Blenkinsop Valley

Restoration at TLC’s Alston-Stewart Estate in the Blenkinsop Valley Presented by Michelle Thompson, TLC’s Property & Covenant Manager, and the Greater Victoria Green Team Registration Required Join TLC and the Greater Victoria Green Team for invasive species removal at TLC’s Alston-Stewart properties in the Blenkinsop Valley. Come and remove invasives that are out-competing and overtaking [...]

Passport to Nature: Millstream Creek Watershed

Mushroom ID Walk Registration Required Presented by TLC’s Michelle Thompson and Maya Irwin along with experts Andy MacKinnon and Kem Luther Join Andy MacKinnon and Kem Luther on a hunt to find and identify mushrooms in the beautiful mature forests at TLC’s Millstream Creek Watershed property. Participants will learn how to ID fall fruiting fungi [...]