The Land Conservancy of BC

Passport to Nature: Fantastic Fungi
2021-10-11 | BC
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 events you are interested in to ensure you are provided with direct links to videos when they become available!
View TLC’s 2021 VIRTUAL Passport to Nature for a full listing of our nature events designed with you in mind – those who want to explore the wild outdoors, learn new skills and meet like-minded people. This year the program has been adapted to a digital platform to accommodate safety precautions during the pandemic. For a hard copy of our 2021 Passport to Nature, contact TLC at 1-877-485-2422 or email membership@conservancy.bc.ca.

Passport to Nature: Moss Masterclass
2021-11-10 | BC
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 the virtual Passport to Nature event you are interested in to receive direct links to the virtual events when they become available!
Please register for the virtual Passport to Nature events you are interested in to ensure you are provided with direct links to videos when they become available!
View TLC’s 2021 VIRTUAL Passport to Nature for a full listing of our nature events designed with you in mind – those who want to explore the wild outdoors, learn new skills and meet like-minded people. This year the program has been adapted to a digital platform to accommodate safety precautions during the pandemic. For a hard copy of our 2021 Passport to Nature, contact TLC at 1-877-485-2422 or email membership@conservancy.bc.ca.

Passport to Nature: Ayum Creek
2024-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ayum Creek, Laidlaw Road, Sooke, British Columbia, V9Z 0C7, Canada
Park 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 thick topping of mulch, to starve out the introduced species and make room for native plants to recolonize the area. We will also be spot targeting zones of Himalayan blackberry and English ivy.
Tools, gloves, and snacks will be provided. Please bring your own gear if you have it. Solid footwear and appropriate dress are encouraged.

Passport to Nature: Spring Plant Sale at Abkhazi Garden
2024-04-27 11:00 - 2024-04-28 16:00 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Lost 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 and Princess Peggy Abkhazi. Proceeds go to the maintenance of the garden.
Abkhazi Garden is located at 1964 Fairfield Road.

2024 Deertrails Naturalist Program
2024-05-14 16:00 - 2024-05-19 11:00 | Clearwater, BC, 5353 Clearwater Valley Rd, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N1, 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/

Passport to Nature: The Intertidal Zone
2024-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 | BC
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 Point. Children & youth welcome at this family-friendly event!
Bring your water bottle & sturdy shoes that are ok getting wet (e.g., rainboots, swim shoes, crocs/Keens/closed toe sandals). For safety reasons, please do not wear flip flops.
Register online for TLC’s Passport to Nature events to ensure you receive directions and event details!

Passport to Nature: Scavenger Hunt
2024-07-20 | BC
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 complete the hunt in your own time, so enjoy a relaxing hike while seeking listed plants, animals, and other forest finds. Take photos of your discoveries and check off the ones you’ve located as you go. There will be a door prize from the list of registered participants.
Please register for this virtual Passport to Nature event to ensure you are provided with a direct link when the video becomes available!

Passport to Nature: Grandparents Day & Fall Plant Sale at Abkhazi Garden
2024-09-08 11:00 - 16:00 | 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 Abkhazi. There will be a draw for an Afternoon Tea for Two at the Teahouse and free Abkhazi Garden Activity Books for Kids. Be sure to buy a plant or two for your back yard or patio from the Fall Plant Sale. Free admission!

Blenkinsop Valley Restoration Day with Greater Victoria Green Team
2024-09-15 09:45 - 13:00 | Alston-Stewart, 4394 Lochside Drive, Victoria, BC, V8X 2C9, Canada
Restoration at TLC’s Alston-Stewart Estate in the Blenkinsop Valley
Registration Required
Join TLC and the Greater Victoria Green Team on Sunday, September 15th for invasive species removal at TLC’s Alston-Stewart properties in the Blenkinsop Valley. Come and remove invasives that are out-competing and overtaking natural habitat. Snacks, tools, and gloves will be provided.
Please dress for the weather including appropriate footwear. Don’t forget your water bottle!

Abkhazi Garden - International Day of Peace
2024-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Experience the serenity of the Abkhazi Garden for this year’s International Day of Peace on Saturday, September 21st from 11AM – 5PM. This event will feature three choir performances by local groups:

11:30AM – Joy of Life Choir (director Daniel Lapp)
1:30PM – Vancouver Island Chamber Choir (director Brian Tate)
3:30PM – Kalyna Ukrainian Choir (directors Lina Streltsov & Iryna Starostina) and Ukrainian Children’s Choir (director Iryna Starostina)

Garden admission is by donation. Limited street parking and parking at St Matthias Anglican Church (600 Richmond Ave) available. Please carpool, bike or use public transit if you can.
Call 250-479-8053 or email volunteer@conservancy.bc.ca for more event information.

TLC's 2024 Annual General Meeting
2024-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 | BC
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, TLC’s Annual Report and Financial Statements will be available in September on our website or in hard copy by request to membership@conservancy.bc.ca.

Passport to Nature: Blenkinsop Valley
2024-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | BC
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 natural habitat. Snacks, tools, and gloves will be provided.
Please dress for the weather including appropriate footwear. Don’t forget your water bottle!

Passport to Nature: Rainwater Management
2024-10-31 | BC
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 urban environments can have a recognizable impact on our ecological systems; we can re-direct it from our stormwater networks, contain and use it for domestic gardens and landscapes, and return it to the earth as nature intended. Join Sherry to learn about techniques to manage this precious resource through various catchment, storage, and conveyance systems.
Please register for the virtual Passport to Nature events to receive links when videos become available!

Passport to Nature: Millstream Creek Watershed - Fully Registered
2024-11-09 10:00 - 13:00 | BC
Mushroom ID Walk
This workshop is fully registered. To be placed on the waitlist please contact Lisa Cross at membership@conservancy.bc.ca or call the TLC office 250-479-8053. If you can no longer attend this workshop, please let Lisa know so that we may accept waitlisted participants.
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 and discuss the role of fungi in forests. Please dress for the weather including appropriate footwear. Don’t forget your water bottle!
Register online for TLC’s Passport to Nature events to ensure you receive directions and event details!

Giving Tuesday: National Day of Giving
2024-12-03 | BC
Around the world, non-profit supporters come together for a common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give back to the causes they are passionate about.
When you are making your year-end charitable gifts this year, please consider supporting TLC. You can make your donation by giving online or calling our office today. Donations are eligible for 2024 tax receipts.
Donate online at www.conservancy.bc.ca or by calling TLC at 1-877-485-2422 today!

Passport to Nature: Festive Market at Abkhazi Garden
2024-12-14 11:00 - 2024-12-15 15:30 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Presented by Jacqui Paulson, Abkhazi Garden’s Head Gardener, and Abkhazi Garden Volunteers
Give the gift of green this holiday season! From volunteer-crafted holiday swags, table centres, culinary wreaths, to hand crafted wooden bowls, plants and kid birdseed kits, there’s something for everyone on your list. After exploring the market, enjoy a stroll around the winter garden that was created by Prince and Princess Abkhazi.
Abkhazi Garden is located at 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria. Admission is by donation. View Abkhazi Garden’s holiday hours of operation at www.conservancy.bc.ca/abkhazi

Rhododendron Month
2025-04-18 - 2025-05-19 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Presented by Abkhazi Garden Head Gardener, Jacqui Paulson, and Abkhazi Volunteers
Visit Abkhazi Garden during its most spectacular season! Captivate your senses with fragrant and vibrant blooms as you promenade among the garden’s 100+ year old rhododenderons, azaleas, magnolia trees, and other unique f lorals. ‘Rhodo’ month is the perfect time to capture the picturesque scenery in the garden that love built.
Garden Hours of Operation
Abkhazi garden is open Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m (last entry at 4 p.m., last seating at Teahouse at 3:30 p.m.) Admission is by donation. View holiday hours
Event Registration
Register for this event to receive event updates and directions to Abkhazi Garden via email. Register here.
Rhododendron Month is a part of TLC’s 2025 Passport to Nature event series. Learn more.

Abkhazi Garden Spring Plant Sale
2025-04-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Presented by Head Gardener, Jacqui Paulson, and Abkhazi Garden Volunteers
Lost some plants over the winter? We’ve got your replacements! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday April 26-27th, come and buy interesting plants, most grown at the garden. Our head gardener, Jacqui Paulson and Master Gardeners of Victoria will be on hand to answer your garden questions. Visit our garden in peak bloom and learn about the history of this exquisite heritage garden created by Prince Nicolas and Princess Peggy Abkhazi. Proceeds of the plant sale go to the maintenance of this heritage garden.
Event Registration
Register for this event to receive event updates and directions to Abkhazi Garden via email. Register here.
The Abkhazi Garden Spring Plant Sale is a part of TLC’s 2025 Passport to Nature event series. Learn more.

Ayum Creek Park Restoration
2025-04-27 09:45 - 13:00 | Ayum Creek, Laidlaw Road, Sooke, British Columbia, V9Z 0C7, Canada
Presented by Maya Irwin, TLC Covenant Coordinator, with the Greater Victoria Green Team, HAT, and CRD
Join TLC and the Greater Victoria Green Team to restore Ayum Creek Regional Park’s biodiversity. Contribute to TLC’s 5+ year periwinkle eradication project and remove invasives like English ivy, English holly, and spurge-laurel from the forest. Volunteers of all ages and abilities welcome! Passport to AYUM CREEK Sunday, April 27 from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tools, gloves, and snacks will be provided!
This event was generously supported by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and is hosted in collaboration with the Greater Victoria Green Team.
Event Registration
Advance registration is required for this event. Register here.
If you can no longer attend this event, please contact us.
Ayum Creek Park Restoration is a part of TLC’s 2025 Passport to Nature event series. Learn more.

Critter Day
2025-05-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Beaver Creek Provincial Park, 8801 BC-22A, Trail, BC, V1R 4W6, Canada
Presented by Frankie Iwachow, TLC’s Environmental Technician and Land Manager
Slither down to Beaver Creek Provincial Park for free, family-friendly fun! Try our ‘bone’-ified mix & match game, spin the trivia wheel to test your knowledge about the special ecosystems in the Trail and Pend d’Oreille region, get artsy at Fort Shepherd colouring station, and more when you visit the TLC table at Critter Day.
Critter Day is co-hosted by the Kootenay Conservation Program, the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program, and the Trail Wildlife Association with support from the Province of B.C., Teck Trail Operations, FortisBC, and Silver City Days.
Event Registration
Register for this event to receive event updates and directions to Critter Day via email. Register here.
Critter Day is a part of TLC’s 2025 Passport to Nature event series. Learn more.

Walking Among Giants
2025-06-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Heritage Forest of Qualicum Beach
Presented by Frankie Iwachow, Tom Whitfield, President of the Brown Property Preservation Society, and the Town of Qualicum Beach
Join us for a guided walk through the Hertiage Forest of Qualicum Beach led by knowledgeable naturalist, Tom Whitfield who will share insights into its rich ecological and cultural significance. Discover how towering centuries-old trees support public health and well-being while learning about the dedicated community efforts that saved this forest from destruction. This immersive tour highlights the deep connection between nature, heritage, and conservation, offering a meaningful experience for all who cherish the outdoors.
The Heritage Forest is proudly managed by the Town of Qualicum Beach in consultation with TLC and the Brown Property Preservation Society.
Event Registration
This workshop is full. Please email admin@conservancy.bc.ca to be put on the waitlist or to cancel your attendance for this event.
Walking Among Giants is a part of TLC’s 2025 Passport to Nature event series. Learn more.

Summer Ride to Abkhazi Garden
2025-06-13 11:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Celebrate National Garden Day on June 13th! From June 13th – August 31st all cyclists that bike to Abkhazi Garden are eligible to enter a draw for an Afternoon Tea for Two at the Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden.
The winner of the draw will be announced on Labour Day, September 1st.
Admission is by donation at the front gate.
Open 7 days a week, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Last entrance is at 4:00 pm.

Music in Abkhazi Garden with VCM
2025-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
We’re thrilled to welcome musicians from the Victoria Conservatory of Music to Abkhazi Garden for a season of live outdoor performances from June 13 to August 15, every Friday from 1–3pm.
On June 13th, enjoy VMC’s saxophonists, Sylvan Wilkinson and Xavier Marcian.
No registration is required.
Admission is by donation at the gate.

Music in Abkhazi Garden with VCM
2025-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
We’re thrilled to welcome musicians from the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM) to Abkhazi Garden for a season of live outdoor performances from June 13 to August 15, every Friday from 1–3pm.
On June 20th VCM pianist, Simon Eskilden, will be playing in the garden.
No registration is required.
Admission is by donation at the gate.

Music in Abkhazi Garden with VCM
2025-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
We’re thrilled to welcome musicians from the Victoria Conservatory of Music to Abkhazi Garden for a season of live outdoor performances from June 13 to August 15, every Friday from 1–3pm.
On June 27th, join us as Max Francis (fiddle) and Tia Greenwood (cello) perform in the garden.
No registration is required.
Admission is by donation at the gate.

Music in Abkhazi Garden with VCM
2025-07-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
We’re thrilled to welcome musicians from the Victoria Conservatory of Music to Abkhazi Garden for a season of live outdoor performances from June 13 to August 15, every Friday from 1–3pm.
Join us on July 4th for a session of instrumental music with Sherril and Murray Rutherford (piano and bass).
No registration is required.
Admission is by donation at the gate.

Music in Abkhazi Garden with VCM
2025-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
We’re thrilled to welcome musicians from the Victoria Conservatory of Music to Abkhazi Garden for a season of live outdoor performances from June 13 to August 15, every Friday from 1–3pm.
On July 11th, walk the garden while Melissa Goodchild (clarinet) and Alexander Richards (saxophone) perform.
Admission is by donation at the gate.

Music in the Garden with VCM
2025-07-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
We’re thrilled to welcome musicians from the Victoria Conservatory of Music to Abkhazi Garden for a season of live outdoor performances from June 13 to August 15, every Friday from 1–3pm.
On July 18, Sherril and Murray Rutherford (piano and bass) will be performing in the garden.
Admission is by donation at the gate.

Aunty Collective - Cedar Weaving Workshop
2025-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Aunty Collective Studio, 2620 Rock Bay Ave Upper Suite, Victoria, BC, V8T 4R7, Canada
Presented by: Laura Manson, the Aunty Collective
Registration Required
Learn about the textile properties and the cultural significance of one of B.C.’s most iconic coastal trees, the western red cedar. Tla-o-qui-aht artist and workshop instructor, Laura Manson, will guide you on how to prepare and weave cedar bark into a decorative rose.

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The Aunty Collective Indigenous Creative Practice Hub is a host gallery, studio, rental and retail space that aims to create an accessible commerce platform for Indigenous peoples, and a place for all to access authentic Indigenous works. Learn more about artist and workshop host, Laura Manson here.
