Walking the trail around TLC’s Second Lake property in the District of Highlands, it doesn’t take long before you come to understand why the 73 hectares (183 acres) found within the at-risk Coastal Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zone was protected back in 2005. The site includes a valley-bottom lake and adjoining wetland, rocky moss-covered outcroppings, [...]
WHEN: Saturday October 21 2023 Meet 8:45 am at Teck’s Fort Shepherd gate WHERE: Fort Shepherd conservancy area Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tppBSsdxWyYc8nWY9 EVENT TITLE: Welcome back monarchs EVENT DETAILS: On Saturday October 21th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, we will celebrate the return of monarchs to the West Kootenay in a full day excursion [...]
EVENT TITLE: Way̓ ́ʔi̓tx̌ʷǎʔ (“why eat-hwa”) Hello camas EVENT DETAILS: On Friday October 20th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, join us to celebrate camas (ʔíʔtxʷǎʔ) in a full day excursion into the Fort Shepherd Conservancy to plant camas (ʔíʔtxʷǎʔ) and additional camas friends plant species along the river. This unique event will be co-hosted [...]
NEWS RELEASE VOLUNTEERS ADD 1,000 NATIVE PLANTS TO FORT SHEPHERD CONSERVANCY AREA Local conservation groups contribute to Welcome Back Monarchs event in support of native pollinators FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2022 Trail, B.C. –The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) and Sinixt Confederacy welcomed partners in conservation Kootenay Native Plant Society (KNPS), Rotary Club [...]
Join the Kootenay Native Plant Society in welcoming back the monarchs to the West Kootenays by planting milkweed and a collection of other native plants at Fort Shepherd. On Saturday October 15th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, they will celebrate the return of monarchs to the West Kootenay in a full day excursion into [...]
The newest edition of TLC’s Activity Book, the Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area edition features maps, activities, and games for those looking to learn more about Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area. Receive your digital copy of the Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area Activity Book for Kids by visiting our Education Hub or request a hard copy by contacting [...]
Presented by Karen Iwachow, TLC’s Environmental Technician & Land Manager Registration Required Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area is TLC’s gem of the west Kootenays. This historically and culturally rich 2200 acre habitat is home to 29 rare species. Fort Shepherd has seen and experienced many impacts from human use in the area and yet continues to [...]
NEWS RELEASE FORT SHEPHERD CONSERVANCY AREA TO OPEN FOR SEASONAL RECREATIONAL USE Visitors are asked to respect in-progress population studies and restoration activities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2021 Trail, B.C. – The Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area will open to the public for the 2021 season on May 1st for limited recreational use including fishing, [...]
Join TLC at Critter Day, hosted by Kootenay Conservation Program at Beaver Creek Provincial Park in Trail, to learn more about our Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area and enjoy some family fun activities. There will be displays, fun activities, and naturalists on site. Critter Day offers a free fun way to learn about the special ecosystems [...]
NEWS RELEASE FORT SHEPHERD CONSERVANCY AREA TO OPEN FOR RECREATIONAL USE The Land Conservancy to allow access for pedestrians, equestrians and boats FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2019 Trail, B.C. – The Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area will open to the public for the 2019 season for limited recreational use excluding motorized vehicles, ORV’s, and hunting. [...]