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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.
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.
FULLY RESERVED! Passport to Nature: Abkhazi Garden Tour
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 [...]
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 [...]