conservation
Golden Hour – Photography Hangout at Ayum Creek
Ayum Creek Laidlaw Road, Sooke, British Columbia, CanadaGolden Hour is the magical hour sought after by photography enthusiasts. It is the period shortly after sunrise or before sunset where the daylight is softer, warmer with a red or yellow glow. Ayum Creek is located in a valley surrounded by lush vegetation with old Western Red Cedar and huge Douglas-fir trees, a truly [...]
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. [...]
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
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.
SOLD OUT: Passport to Nature – Moss Walk
Packford Covenant Glinz Lake Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaKem 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 [...]
Atkins Road Conservation Covenant Monitoring
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 [...]
Ayum Creek Conservation Covenant Monitoring
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 [...]