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. [...]
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 [...]
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 Moss [...]
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 Mushroom [...]
Take a study break to explore an area of the Sea to Sea Regional Park which experienced a wildfire in the summer of 2017. We will monitor the burn site to see how the forest is recovering. Trails are maintained, however sturdy footwear is recommended as we will be stepping off-trail to the site and [...]
Take a study break to learn about the natural history and forest ecology of the Mt. Work area. Expect a 3 km hike with a stop to a ‘secret cabin’ for lunch. Trails are maintained, however sturdy footwear is recommended as there is slight elevation gain. Be sure to pack water and lunch. The hike [...]
Explore 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. [...]
All 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! [...]
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 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 [...]