TLC Abkhazi Garden July Newsletter The July edition of the Abkhazi Garden E-News celebrates a memorable milestone: the Garden's 80th Anniversary. Join us as we look back on a wonderful Volunteer Appreciation BBQ featuring donated Georgian wines, custom anniversary cookies, and inspiring poetry readings from our dedicated volunteers. You'll also learn about the official [...]
Fungi ID Walk Location: ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/JOHN DEAN PROVINCIAL PARK, NORTH SAANICH, RAVENSVIEW PARKING LOT. Date: Saturday, November 7 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join a gregarious group of local fungi experts at ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ / John Dean Park to discover the PNW’s delightfully colourful and curious mushrooms. This event is hosted in collaboration with the Friends [...]
Ayum Creek Plant the Peninsula Location: Ayum Creek Regional Park, Laidlaw Road, Sooke, B.C. Date: Saturday, October 17 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Help restore the biodiversity of Ayum Creek by planting native seedlings along the peninsula surrounding its salmon-bearing stream. Roll up your sleeves to dig, place deer cages, and water young plants. Volunteers [...]
SATURDAY, MAY 9 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/JOHN DEAN PROVINCIAL PARK, NORTH SAANICH Carefully, and respectfully experience one of Canada’s most endangered places: the Garry oak ecosystem. TLC biologist, Torrey Archer-Anderson, and special guest, Wylie Thomas, will showcase the stunning wildflowers of this delicate and rare meadow habitat. This event is hosted in [...]
Grab your binoculars for a social bird walk at at Blenkinsop Lake Park, one of Saanich's top birding spots. Learn about TLC's work to protect the Blenkinsop Valley's wildlife corridors and connect with fellow bird nerds. No experience or equipment necessary, snacks provided. Queer birders and allies welcome! This event is hosted in collaboration with [...]
Garden entry by donation. Garden open 7 days a week 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last garden entry at 4 p.m.) From April 10 - May 20, celebrate Abkhazi Garden's 80th year by visiting during the peak of its stunning rhododendron season. Stroll among century-old rhododendrons, magnolias, azaleas and other rare blooms. Rhodo Rave is [...]
View paintings and sketches inspired by the beautiful Abkhazi Garden, created by local artists who have been part of the plein air Artists in the Garden Program. Proceeds from the sale of the art will be divided evenly between the artist and TLC. Labour Day, Monday, September 1: Weather permitting, artists will be in attendance with their [...]
Join us in a celebration of International Day of Peace at Abkhazi Garden. This event will feature a live stream from the Ampelo Garden in Georgia and two choir performances by the Georgian Youth choir (pre-recorded) and the Kalyna Ukrainian Choir (live at Abkhazi). Street parking is available. Please carpool, bike, or use public transit [...]
We’re thrilled to welcome musicians from the Victoria Conservatory of Music to Abkhazi Garden for a season of live outdoor performances from June 13 to August 15, every Friday from 1–3pm. For our final session of Music in the Garden, violinists David Visentin and Elana Lin will be performing on August 15th. Admission is by [...]
We’re thrilled to welcome musicians from the Victoria Conservatory of Music to Abkhazi Garden for a season of live outdoor performances from June 13 to August 15, every Friday from 1–3pm. On July 18, Sherril and Murray Rutherford (piano and bass) will be performing in the garden. Admission is by donation at the gate.