NEWS RELEASE CONSERVATION COVENANT UPHELD BY SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Land trust fights to uphold conservation covenant that protects urban habitat for wildlife FOR RELEASE: August 31, 2021 Victoria, BC – The protection of 2-acres of bird and wildlife sanctuary in Coquitlam was upheld by the Supreme Court of British Columbia this summer after [...]
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. [...]
In May 2019, TLC launched the Deertrails Naturalist Program: an intergenerational, place-based learning opportunity designed to facilitate the transfer of naturalist knowledge, both scientific and traditional. From May 7 to 13, 2019, participants explored a range of habitats from following deer trails to experiencing spring bird migration. Students learned about and deepened their connection [...]
NEWS RELEASE TLC COMPLETES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT CLEARWATER WILDLIFE CORRIDOR Land Trust protects additional 10 acres of migratory wildlife corridor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2018 Clearwater, BC –The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) is pleased to announce that TLC Members and donors have successfully raised the funds necessary to purchase and protect the [...]
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 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 [...]
CORTES ISLAND WETLAND AND WILDLIFE CORRIDOR FURTHER PROTECTED BY NEW CONSERVATION COVENANT Campus of Hollyhock Leadership Learning Centre now under permanent protection FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2018 Cortes Island, BC – The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) and Hollyhock Leadership Learning Centre (Hollyhock) are pleased to announce the protection of 4.1 acres of [...]
NEWS RELEASE TLC EXPANDS PROTECTED CLEARWATER WETLAND AREA Land Trust launches campaign to raise $75,000 to protect migratory wildlife corridor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2018 Clearwater, BC – Just in time for World Wildlife Day, The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) announces the protection of 11.2 hectares of wetland in the Clearwater River Valley [...]
Situated on one of B.C.’s premiere fishing lakes 300 km west of Williams Lake, this small, one-room cabin, that is now a TLC rental property, has a long and cherished past. TLC came to own the cabin, and land on which it was built, through a generous donation in 2002 by long-time Williams Lake resident [...]