Islands Trust Conservancy

Islands Trust Conservancy A land trust dedicated to preserving and protecting the fragile and unique ecosystems and species of the Islands Trust Area in the Salish Sea

Islands Trust Conservancy is the conservation land trust for islands in the Salish Sea. We protect natural landscapes as nature reserves and empower property owners to protect private land through innovative programs. We all have a role to play in preserving rare and beautiful ecosystems in the Trust Area. Islands Trust Conservancy is working with you - island landholders, visitors, conservancies,

and government to preserve the island landscapes you love. Islands Trust Conservancy is a qualified donee under the Income Tax Act.

Interested in hearing about Islands Trust Conservancy's latest projects and upcoming plans? Join us for our upcoming ITC...
05/11/2026

Interested in hearing about Islands Trust Conservancy's latest projects and upcoming plans? Join us for our upcoming ITC board meeting on Tuesday, May 12th to learn all about it! 📅

Meeting time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm PST

For more information on how to attend and the meeting schedule, visit https://islandstrust.bc.ca/whats-happening/meetings-and-events/.

Did you know that Islands Trust Conservancy has a newsletter? Three times a year we send out a newsletter to our list of...
05/05/2026

Did you know that Islands Trust Conservancy has a newsletter? Three times a year we send out a newsletter to our list of subscribers to keep them up-to-date on ITC ongoings 📨

Want to be in on the loop? Subscribe now: https://islandstrust.bc.ca/subscribe/.
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This year, Islands Trust Conservancy's Species at Risk Program has been busy supporting species at risk projects and adv...
04/28/2026

This year, Islands Trust Conservancy's Species at Risk Program has been busy supporting species at risk projects and advocating for the protection of more species at risk in ITC protected areas!

This year, we developed a spatial database of over 1,500 species at risk observations in ITC protected areas.

Ongoing work in surveying and monitoring continued for three focal species at risk including the Sharp-tailed Snake Pacific Coast population, Western Screech-Owl kennicottii subspecies, and the Coastal Tailed Frog.

We also delivered species at risk education webinars and sessions to spread the word about the importance of species at risk protection in the islands!

Learn more about ITC's Species at Risk Program: https://islandstrust.bc.ca/conservancy/species-at-risk/.

Nominations are open for the 2026 Islands Trust Community Stewardship Awards!The awards recognize individuals, organizat...
04/23/2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 Islands Trust Community Stewardship Awards!

The awards recognize individuals, organizations, and groups whose initiatives support the Islands Trust mandate to preserve and protect the Islands Trust Area.

Know someone making a difference in environmental stewardship, conservation, education, or community action?

Consider nominating a group or an individual for an award before April 26, 2026!

📩 Learn more about the Awards and submit nominations here: https://lnkd.in/enhrxspS

Today, we're featuring the Koontz NAPTEP Covenant on our Tuesday Tour of Islands Trust Conservancy protected areas!In Oc...
04/21/2026

Today, we're featuring the Koontz NAPTEP Covenant on our Tuesday Tour of Islands Trust Conservancy protected areas!

In October 2024, ITC worked with the Gabriola Land & Trails Trust and dedicated Gabriola Island conservationist Yarrow Koontz to protect most of her property with a NAPTEP covenant. This 2.68 ha covenant now protects forested wetlands, a pond, arbutus forests, rocky balds, and small cliffs, all of which are prime habitat for otters, frogs, owls, salmon, lizards, and more.

Read more about the Koontz NAPTEP Covenant and Yarrow's story in a blog post on the Islands Trust Conservancy Journal: https://islandstrust.bc.ca/yarrow-aiko-koontz/. If you haven't read it yet, we highly recommend diving in to this interesting covenant! 💚

Protect the land you love forever. Learn more at https://islandstrust.bc.ca/conservancy/protect-nature/.

We're so grateful for the incredible conservation community that we get to work with across the islands in protecting, s...
04/14/2026

We're so grateful for the incredible conservation community that we get to work with across the islands in protecting, stewarding, restoring, and preserving the islands we love! 🌊

Pictured here are some highlights from the end of last year's field season with our conservation partners and community members. Highlights include managing a variety of invasive species, initiating new and maintaining established restoration projects in conservation covenants and nature reserves.

We're looking forward to another busy field season of stewardship projects in the islands with our incredible partners and community members. Stay tuned for highlights from this year's field season coming soon!

Did you know that you can make a bigger impact than you ever imagined to ensure the conservation of the islands you love...
04/07/2026

Did you know that you can make a bigger impact than you ever imagined to ensure the conservation of the islands you love?

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way! Adding a charitable gift in your Will to Islands Trust Conservancy allows you to protect the islands you love without affecting your monthly budget.

Even 1% to Islands Trust Conservancy in your Will can add up to a powerful gift with long-lasting impact. Try this legacy calculator from Will Power to see for yourself the difference 1% can make: willpower.ca/legacy-calculator/.

For more information about making a conservation impact with ITC in your Will, through a gift of land, or a financial donation, get in touch with our Strategic Fund Development Specialist, Mike Richards, today. Email [email protected] or call 250-405-5186.

Welcome to spring in the gulf islands! The birds are returning from their winter migration, and to keep them safe, we re...
03/31/2026

Welcome to spring in the gulf islands! The birds are returning from their winter migration, and to keep them safe, we recommend safeguarding your windows 🪟 🐦‍⬛

Birds are killed every year due to window collisions in homes and residential buildings. One of the easiest and most effective ways to protect migrating birds is by making your windows more visible with collision deterrents.

Learn more about creating bird-safe windows by viewing the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's webinar at: https://dl.allaboutbirds.org/windowcollisionswebinar?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--OL0QykR8dcmGavHu4gc19ryrNw2z1b3sPJ_bhJ9vrI4IZxNKz11MFGfcbWeC2MW_zxhYgOpvVpDj4RDZnEX1cNxXERg&_hsmi=408269209&utm_content=408269209&utm_source=hs_email.

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200-1627 Fort Street
Victoria, BC
V8R1H8

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+12504055151

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