The Land Conservancy of BC

Our Speaker, Michelle Ellison, a volunteer with TLC - The Land Conservancy of BC, was ably introduced by Katherine Hurwitz. Michelle gave us a fascinating overview of TLC's history, mission & activities supported by colour slides. TLC is a non-profit conservation advocate & land bank in BC. Started in Victoria in 1997 by 5 members, it now numbers 5 regional offices, 5000 members, 500 volunteers & 17,000 donors. It has raised $30 million dollars in donations which leverage a further $50 million dollars in government & corporate funds. TLC works to protect British Columbia land, both rural & urban, in 5 interest areas: Wildlife Habitat Conservation, Protection of our Heritage - both history & ethic, Places to Live (like houses designed by or lived in by special people), Places to Play - public recreational areas, and Places to Work (supporting sustainable & ecologically sound industries). TLC is unique in its field in that it is member-based & partners with government & business. With the motto: "Protect special places forever for everyone", TLC works hard to make BC a better place for us all. Michelle was thanked by Mary Stark. Meeting was adjourned by 1:30pm. Notes taken this week by---
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