All-Day Monitoring Hike – Sansum Point
Sansum North Cowichan, British Columbia, CanadaAll day trip 9-6ish travelling to North Cowichan. Stony Hill Regional Park has incredible views of Sansum Narrows and Saltspring Island. Expect 4 km hike with lots of ecology to explore. Maintained trails however sturdy footwear recommended. Be sure to pack water and a lunch! Register with Torrey Archer at covenants@conservancy.bc.ca. Carpooling is available! [...]
Volunteer Covenant Monitoring Hike – Barer/Kinghorn
Mt Work Regional Park Munns Road, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaExplore 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. [...]
Passport to Nature – Ayum Creek Restoration
Ayum Creek Laidlaw Road, Sooke, British Columbia, CanadaJoin 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.
Fall Plant Sale
Abkhazi Garden 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaFall 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 [...]
Mad Hatter Tea Party and Charity Auction
Windsor Park Pavillion 2451 Windsor Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaJoin 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!
Nature Photography Basics
Ayum Creek Laidlaw Road, Sooke, British Columbia, CanadaPresented 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!
Passport to Nature – Ayum Creek Restoration
Ayum Creek Laidlaw Road, Sooke, British Columbia, CanadaJoin 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
SOLD OUT: Passport to Nature – Mushroom ID Walk
Mt Work Regional Park Munns Road, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaJoin 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 [...]
Passport to Nature – Mulch Madness!
Welland Legacy Park and Community Orchard 1215 Stancil Ln, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaPresented 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.
Forest Bathing at TLC’s Barer and Kinghorn Covenants
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 [...]