Join 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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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.
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!
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
Join TLC at Elkington Forest near Shawnigan Lake for a day of ecological monitoring. This hike includes some bushwhacking and navigating around a small lake. Experience conservation fieldwork for yourself! Be sure to pack water and a lunch. Register with Torrey Archer at covenants@conservancy.bc.ca. Carpooling is available! Moderate difficulty during bushwhacking portions. No elevation [...]
Join 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 [...]
Join TLC at Ayum Creek and Estuary to participate in ecological monitoring and see conservation in action. The hike will be fairly brief with lots of interesting conversation along the way. Be sure to bring water and a lunch! Register with Torrey Archer at covenants@conservancy.bc.ca
NEWS RELEASE SUPREME COURT OF BC APPROVES TRANSFER OF LOHBRUNNER FARM FROM THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF BC TO FARMFOLK/CITYFOLK SOCIETY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2016 Victoria, BC – The Supreme Court of British Columbia has approved the transfer of The Land Conservancy of B.C.’s (TLC) Lohbrunner Farm to the FarmFolk/CityFolk Society (FarmFolk/CityFolk). The Purchase [...]