ecological
All-Day Monitoring Hike – Caromar
Caromar Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaJoin TLC in Caromar near Duncan for an all-day hike monitoring the conservation covenant area and performing ecological monitoring. Hike includes trails, bushwhacking, and movement through a wetland area. Be prepared for a longer, but very interesting, day! Bring water, food, and enthusiasm! Contact Torrey Archer at covenants@conservancy.bc.ca for full details and to register. Carpooling is [...]
Volunteer Covenant Monitoring Hike to DeMamiel Creek
DeMamiel Creek Throup Rd, Sooke, British Columbia, CanadaJoin TLC in Sooke for an exploration of DeMamiel Creek covenant area and ecological monitoring. We will only be travelling about 1.5 km along a dry river bed but checking out the botany, geology and ecology of salmon will take the day! 10- 4 pm. Some parts of the stream are still running, sturdy footwear or [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]