The Land Conservancy of BC

CANCELLED: Passport to Nature: Outdoor Portrait Photography Basics
2019-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
View TLC’s 2019 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. For a hard copy of our Passport to Nature, contact TLC at 1-877-485-2422 or email membership@conservancy.bc.ca.
Register for Outdoor Portrait Photography Basics today as space may fill up quickly!

Passport to Nature: Nature Sketch
2019-07-06 09:00 - 12:00
View TLC’s 2019 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. For a hard copy of our Passport to Nature, contact TLC at 1-877-485-2422 or email membership@conservancy.bc.ca.
Register for Nature Sketch today as space may fill up quickly!

Ayum Creek Conservation Covenant Monitoring
2019-06-19 10:00 - 15:00
Join TLC at our Ayum Creek Covenant, the hidden gem of the Sooke Basin! This gorgeous salmon-bearing stream and estuary is 7 hectares of Capital Regional District (CRD) Park Reserve which is the southwest anchor for the Sea to Sea Green/Blue Belt established by CRD Parks. This year TLC will be mapping areas where invasive species in the park have established. Expect to traverse across the rocky streambed and measure out areas of scotch broom while taking in beautiful views of the estuary and nesting Purple Martins.
Learning opportunities: Species identification, invasive species management, repeat photography protocols, wetland ecosystem functions, orienteering, bushwhacking, covenant monitoring protocols, mapping and more.
Registration is required. Please let us know if you would like to join by sending TLC’s Environmental Technician Karen Iwachow an email at kiwachow@conservancy.bc.ca with the subject line: Ayum Creek Monitoring Volunteer.
We ask that volunteers be comfortable hiking for two to six hours both on and off trail (bushwhacking), with a full backpack containing water, lunch and any personal needs. We are often in areas where washroom facilities are not available. We are hiking in uneven terrain where slips, trips and falls are possible. Please take caution while walking through steep and unmaintained terrain. Please note that TLC staff are trained in First Aid and carry a kit.
We encourage carpooling to reduce our carbon footprint. Please indicate if you are interested in carpooling with other volunteers. TLC can provide rides for up to three people in TLC’s car.

Passport to Nature: Tax Talk and Forest Walk
2019-06-08 13:00 - 15:00
View TLC’s 2019 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. For a hard copy of our Passport to Nature, contact TLC at 1-877-485-2422 or email membership@conservancy.bc.ca.
Register for the Tax Talk and Forest Walk today as space may fill up quickly!

Atkins Road Conservation Covenant Monitoring
2019-06-08 10:00 - 14:00
TLC holds a conservation covenant on Capital Regional District’s (CRD) Park Reserve which sits between the Galloping Goose Trail and Millstream Creek near Mill Hill Regional Park. The 2 hectare protected area features a beautiful Garry Oak savanna above the riparian area and creek. We will start the trek from Atkins Road and walk down to the creek to observe and record the invasive species present. Last year TLC reported and removed Policeman’s Helmet (Impatiens glandulifera) from the stream. We will also check out the restoration site where TLC, the CRD and Greater Victoria Green Team have been working on removing Aaron’s beard (a.k.a. St. John’s wort), which has been degrading the Garry Oak habitat. As well, we will be conducting repeat photography, a method to track ecosystem changes over time at our established sites.
We will be staying on the maintained trails and expect a 1 km round trip with a light elevation change of 30 meters as we trek down and up the creek. Pack plenty of water, a lunch and appropriate clothes for the weather.
Learning opportunities: Species identification, invasive species management, repeat photography protocols, riparian and Garry oak ecosystem functions, orienteering, covenant monitoring protocols, mapping and more.
Registration is required. Please let us know if you would like to join by sending TLC’s Environmental Technician Karen Iwachow an email at kiwachow@conservancy.bc.ca with the subject line: Atkins Road Monitoring Volunteer.
We ask that volunteers be comfortable hiking for two to six hours both on and off trail (bushwhacking), with a full backpack containing water, lunch and any personal needs. We are often in areas where washroom facilities are not available. We are hiking in uneven terrain where slips, trips and falls are possible. Please take caution while walking through steep and unmaintained terrain. Please note that TLC staff are trained in First Aid and carry a kit.
We encourage carpooling to reduce our carbon footprint. Please indicate if you are interested in carpooling with other volunteers. TLC can provide rides for up to three people in TLC’s car.

FULLY RESERVED! Passport to Nature: Edible Plant Walk and Nursery Tour
2019-06-01 13:00 - 15:00
View TLC’s 2019 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. For a hard copy of our Passport to Nature, contact TLC at 1-877-485-2422 or email membership@conservancy.bc.ca.
Register for the Edible Plant Walk and Nursery Tour today as space may fill up quickly!

Passport to Nature: Clearwater Community Day
2019-05-11 13:00 - 16:00
View TLC’s 2019 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. For a hard copy of our Passport to Nature, contact TLC at 1-877-485-2422 or email membership@conservancy.bc.ca.
Register for the Clearwater Community Day today as space may fill up quickly!

Deertrails Naturalist Program
2019-05-07 19:00 - 2019-05-13 12:00
NEWS RELEASE
TLC LAUNCHES DEERTRAILS NATURALIST PROGRAM
Students to learn from seasoned naturalists and teachers
Lyn Baldwin, Trevor Goward and Briony Penn
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2019
Clearwater, BC – The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Deertrails Naturalist Program: an intergenerational, place-based learning opportunity designed to facilitate the transfer of naturalist knowledge, both scientific and traditional.
From May 7 to 13, 2019, participants will explore a range of habitats from following deer trails to experiencing spring bird migration. Students will learn about and deepen their connection to the natural world from seasoned naturalists and teachers Lyn Baldwin, Trevor Goward and Briony Penn. Cameo instruction this year includes sessions with Nancy Flood (ornithology), Cathie Hickson (volcanology) and Andy MacKinnon (mycology). Aspiring naturalists will develop a wide array of skills needed to steward local natural places, educate the public and new naturalists, engage in research and inform conservation efforts.
The program fee of $595 plus GST includes meals and accommodations in Clearwater, B.C. Aspiring naturalists can apply online on TLC’s website at www.conservancy.bc.ca. Deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on February 28, 2019.
Thanks to a generous donation from a TLC Member who wishes to remain anonymous, the charity has created a $40,000 endowment fund with the Victoria Foundation to provide a bursary for one naturalist student each year.
“Building a network of naturalists is one of the means by which TLC is addressing the interrelated issues of biodiversity loss and climate change,” said Cathy Armstrong, TLC Executive Director. “We are looking forward to our first Deertrails Naturalist Program and sharing the natural world TLC Members have protected in the Clearwater Valley with up-and-coming naturalists.”
The land trust launched an acquisition campaign last spring to protect 38 acres of wildlife corridor in the Upper Clearwater River Valley. TLC’s Clearwater Wetland and Wildlife Corridor now protects more than 113 acres of adjacent lands for their ongoing protection and appropriate use for research and educational programming.
For more details regarding the Deertrails Naturalist Program and the May 2019 session please view the program backgrounder or contact TLC at (250) 479-8053 or admin@conservancy.bc.ca.
About The Land Conservancy of BC:
The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) is a non-profit, charitable Land Trust working throughout British Columbia. TLC’s primary mandate is to benefit the community by protecting habitat for natural communities of plants and animals. Founded in 1997, TLC is membership-based and governed by an elected, volunteer Board of Directors. TLC relies on a strong membership and volunteer base to help maintain its operations.
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Media contact
Cathy Armstrong
TLC Executive Director
Cell: (250) 588-4945
Email: carmstrong@conservancy.bc.ca

Abkhazi Garden Plant Sale
2019-04-28 09:00 - 12:00
TLC’s Abkhazi Garden Head Gardener Jo Wyld and the Friends of Abkhazi Garden Society are holding a plant sale at the Garden! If you lost some plants over the winter or just want to freshen up your garden, here’s your chance to purchase interesting and exciting new plants, mostly grown at Abkhazi Garden. Irises, shade perennials and unique garden gems will all be on sale, rain or shine. The money raised will be used by Friends of Abkhazi Garden Society for projects at Abkhazi Garden. Cash or cheques accepted. For more information email info@friendsofabkhazi.ca

Volunteer Covenant Monitoring at TLC's Covenant on Mount Work Regional Park
2019-04-24 10:00 - 14:00
TLC holds conservation covenants on the south west side of Mount Work. Starting from the Munn Rd entrance we will trek through the mossy forest lowlands and see fairy slipper and coralroot orchids on the way to the secret cabin for lunch. We will conduct repeat photography at our wetland sites and monitor any landscape changes from the wet winter. We will be staying on the maintained trails and expect a 2 to 3 km round trip with a slow elevation change of about 100 meters. Pack plenty of water, a lunch and appropriate clothes for the weather.
We ask that volunteers be comfortable hiking for two to six hours both on and off trail (bushwhacking), with a full backpack containing water, lunch and any personal needs. We are often in areas where washroom facilities are not available. We are hiking in uneven terrain where slips, trips and falls are possible. Please take caution while walking through steep and unmaintained terrain. Please note that TLC staff are trained in First Aid and carry a kit.
We encourage carpooling to reduce our carbon footprint. Please indicate if you are interested in carpooling with other volunteers. TLC can provide rides for up to three people in TLC’s car.
Register online today!

FULLY RESERVED! Passport to Nature: Abkhazi Garden Tour
2019-04-14 11:30 - 12:30
View TLC’s 2019 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. For a hard copy of our Passport to Nature, contact TLC at 1-877-485-2422 or email membership@conservancy.bc.ca.
Register for the Abkhazi Garden Tour today as space may fill up quickly!

Volunteer Covenant Monitoring at TLC's Sea to Sea Regional Park Covenant
2019-04-13 10:00 - 15:00
In the summer of 2017, a one hectare piece of this park experienced a wildfire. Covenant holders TLC and Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT) have been monitoring the regeneration of vegetation at the site since the fire. We will return to the site to count what species and how many are returning. After, we will hike over to Mt Brule for scenic views and lunch. Expect a 160 meter elevation change and a 3 to 4 km round trip.We will be staying on the designated trails; however, during the wildfire site survey we will be stepping off trail. Pack plenty of water, a lunch and appropriate clothes for the weather.
We ask that volunteers be comfortable hiking for two to six hours both on and off trail (bushwhacking), with a full backpack containing water, lunch and any personal needs. We are often in areas where washroom facilities are not available. We are hiking in uneven terrain where slips, trips and falls are possible. Please take caution while walking through steep and unmaintained terrain. Please note that TLC staff are trained in First Aid and carry a kit.
We encourage carpooling to reduce our carbon footprint. Please indicate if you are interested in carpooling with other volunteers. TLC can provide rides for up to three people in TLC’s car.
Register online today!

Volunteer Covenant Monitoring at TLC's Packford Covenant in Sooke
2019-04-10 10:00 - 15:00
This bushwhacking adventure will see us travel along the southern boundaries of a lush parcel of conservation land, monitoring for edge effects. Be prepared to see a beautiful diversity of spring plants, learn about bluff ecosystems and gain some serious bushwhacking experience. Expect about a 3 km round trip and an elevation change of about 120 meters. Time permitting, we will also have the opportunity to traverse the old water pipeline to access the upper rocky bluffs to conduct repeat photography for landscape changes where we will be treated to fantastic views of the Sooke basin and Olympic mountain range. Pack plenty of water, a lunch and appropriate clothes for the weather.
We ask that volunteers be comfortable hiking for two to six hours both on and off trail (bushwhacking), with a full backpack containing water, lunch and any personal needs. We are often in areas where washroom facilities are not available. We are hiking in uneven terrain where slips, trips and falls are possible. Please take caution while walking through steep and unmaintained terrain. Please note that TLC staff are trained in First Aid and carry a kit.
We encourage carpooling to reduce our carbon footprint. Please indicate if you are interested in carpooling with other volunteers. TLC can provide rides for up to three people in TLC’s car.
Register online today!

Abkhazi Garden Open House
2019-04-06 11:00 - 17:00
Experience the Garden that Love Built
Stop by to experience the garden, learn about the legacy of the Prince and Princess Abkhazi, enjoy Afternoon Tea, find out about upcoming events and meet some of the people behind this amazing heritage site.
Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day throughout the spring and summer and Wednesday through Sunday from October through March.
Abkhazi Garden is located at 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, B.C. Admission by donation.

FULLY RESERVED! Passport to Nature: Langvista Broom Bash
2019-04-06 10:00 - 14:00
View TLC’s 2019 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. For a hard copy of our Passport to Nature, contact TLC at 1-877-485-2422 or email membership@conservancy.bc.ca.
Register for the Langvista Broom Bash today as space may fill up quickly!

FULLY RESERVED! Passport to Nature: Bird Walk
2019-03-23 08:00 - 10:30
View TLC’s 2019 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. For a hard copy of our Passport to Nature, contact TLC at 1-877-485-2422 or email membership@conservancy.bc.ca.
Register for the Bird Walk today as space may fill up quickly!

FULLY RESERVED! Passport to Nature: Lichen ID Walk
2019-03-17 10:00 - 12:00
View TLC’s 2019 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. For a hard copy of our Passport to Nature, contact TLC at 1-877-485-2422 or email membership@conservancy.bc.ca.
Register for the Lichen ID Walk today as space may fill up quickly!

Treasures and Tea: The Garden that Love Built
2019-01-30 13:00 - 14:00
Join Cathy Armstrong and volunteer docents from The Land Conservancy in discussing the legacy that lead to the creation of Abkhazi Garden, a local community treasure. A love story fraught with privilege and tragedy, the tale of Peggy Pemberton-Carter and Prince Nicholas Abkhazi is fitting for a blockbuster movie plot. Living in exile since escaping the Bolshevik Revolution, the Prince met Peggy in Paris in 1922. Though World War II saw them held in prisoner of war camps more than 8,000 km. apart, the two found their way back to one another to become engaged in New York City in 1946, and begin their new lives together in what would become known as Abkhazi Garden.
Date: January 30, 2019
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: Special Collections and University Archives, Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson Library, Room A003
Treasures and Tea brings together the campus and the community to explore and share highlights from Special Collections and University Archives. Refreshments follow the informal talks.

Atkins Road Restoration with the Greater Victoria Green Team
2018-12-02 09:30 - 13:00
Sunday, December 2, from 9:30 am to 1 pm
Meet at Mill Hill Regional Park Parking Lot.
Join TLC, the Greater Victoria Green Team (GVGT) and CRD volunteers in eradicating invasive St. John’s Wort from the endangered Garry oak ecosystem in the park reserve. Volunteers will learn about and take part in using sheet mulching a.k.a. “lasagna gardening” to smother invasive species which also builds soil for native species to thrive again. Tools, gloves and snacks provided!
Please register with Karen Iwachow via kiwachow@conservancy.bc.ca.

SOLD OUT: Passport to Nature - Moss Walk
2018-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Packford Covenant, Glinz Lake Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V9Z 0E3, Canada
Kem Luther, author of “Boundary Layer,” is joining TLC on a deeply informative walk and ID of the significant and oft-overlooked world of moss. Learn how to ID common mosses (and hopefully some rare ones too!) and discuss their ecological significance. Register soon for this very popular event!
This event will take place on TLC’s Packford covenant near Camp Thunderbird. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is very limited!

Forest Bathing at TLC’s Sooke Hills Covenant
2018-11-14 10:00 - 17:00
Take a study break to explore an area of the Sea to Sea Regional Park which experienced a wildfire in the summer of 2017. We will monitor the burn site to see how the forest is recovering. Trails are maintained, however sturdy footwear is recommended as we will be stepping off-trail to the site and some elevation gain will occur. Be sure to pack water and lunch. The hike is open to everyone. Please register with Karen via kiwachow@conservancy.bc.ca. Carpooling available.

Forest Bathing at TLC's Barer and Kinghorn Covenants
2018-11-13 10:00 - 16:00
Take a study break to learn about the natural history and forest ecology of the Mt. Work area. Expect a 3 km hike with a stop to a ‘secret cabin’ for lunch. Trails are maintained, however sturdy footwear is recommended as there is slight elevation gain. Be sure to pack water and lunch. The hike is open to everyone. Please register with Karen via kiwachow@conservancy.bc.ca. Carpooling is available.

Passport to Nature - Mulch Madness!
2018-11-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Welland Legacy Park and Community Orchard, 1215 Stancil Ln, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Z 1R6, Canada
Presented by JJ Ford and the LifeCycles Project: Welland Community Orchard needs a little TLC (get it?) before winter! The orchard trees will be tucked in with mulch material to keep down weeds, maintain moisture, and support soil microbiology. We need volunteers to help! Register now.

SOLD OUT: Passport to Nature - Mushroom ID Walk
2018-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Mt Work Regional Park, Munns Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V9E 1G8, Canada
Join TLC along with field experts Kem Luther, and Rich Mably on our Barer/Kinghorn covenant properties near Mt Work Regional Park. Find and identify mushrooms in the beautiful mature forests in the area and discuss the role of fungi in forest systems. Register soon as this event fills up quickly! Be sure to pack water and lunch.

Passport to Nature - Ayum Creek Restoration
2018-10-06 09:45 - 14:00 | Ayum Creek, Laidlaw Road, Sooke, British Columbia, V9Z 0C7, Canada
Join TLC’s Torrey Archer and GVGT’s Amanda Evans at Ayum Creek to combat invasive periwinkle through sheet mulching. This restoration project will allow native species to recolonize the area. Tools, gloves, and snacks are provided but please pack water and sturdy shoes! Volunteers register free here

Nature Photography Basics
2018-09-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Ayum Creek, Laidlaw Road, Sooke, British Columbia, V9Z 0C7, Canada
Presented by Karen Iwachow, TLC Conservation Programs Coordinator, Nature Photography Basics will introduce participants to macro photography, working with variable lighting, and natural light portraiture. Please suggest any additional topics you would like covered! Be sure to bring a camera, lunch, and water. Register soon!

Mad Hatter Tea Party and Charity Auction
2018-09-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Windsor Park Pavillion, 2451 Windsor Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V8S 5H3, Canada
Join TLC at our Annual General Meeting followed by the Mad Hatter Tea Party! Proceeds from the charity auction contribute to ongoing conservation work throughout the province. Auction items include gift cards, wine tastings, and weekend getaways! This event is free to attend and open to everyone. See you there!

Fall Plant Sale
2018-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Fall is an ideal time to rethink your garden and add new plants! Come to this special sale and find some real treasures. Most plants propagated at Abkhazi Garden — ferns, shade perennials and unique garden gems. Cash and cheques only. Proceeds to Friends of Abkhazi Garden Society for use in Abkhazi Garden projects. For more information email info@friendsofabkhazi.ca

Passport to Nature - Ayum Creek Restoration
2018-09-08 09:45 - 14:00 | Ayum Creek, Laidlaw Road, Sooke, British Columbia, V9Z 0C7, Canada
Join TLC’s Torrey Archer and GVGT’s Amanda Evans at Ayum Creek to combat invasive periwinkle through sheet mulching. This restoration project will allow native species to recolonize the area. Tools, gloves, and snacks are provided but please pack water and sturdy shoes! Volunteers register free here.

Volunteer Covenant Monitoring Hike - Barer/Kinghorn
2018-08-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Mt Work Regional Park, Munns Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V9E 1G8, Canada
Explore the cool, shady side of Mount Work off of Munns Rd at TLC’s Barer/Kinghorn covenant properties. Hike includes marshy area, forest trails, and lunch at a secret cabin! We will be starting early to beat the heat. Register with Torrey Archer at covenants@conservancy.bc.ca. Carpooling is available! Be sure to pack water and a lunch.

Moderate difficulty with some elevation gain on established trails.
