News and Updates
Double Your Donation in December
For those of you who have already made a donation to the Conservancy this year, we thank you so very much. If you are considering a donation, or want to top up what you have Read more…
Caring for the Land
Canada Land Trust Summit – October 24-26, 2022
A report from the Alliance of Canadian Land Trusts conference held in October, 2022, and attended by two Conservancy board members.
Photo Contest
Celebrating Mayne Island Moments
The Mayne Island Conservancy’s 2023 Nature Calendars are here! From the quiet secrecy of a tidal pool to the bright and beautiful colours of a summer sunset, each month of the calendar brings another special Read more…
Events
Attracting Backyard Birds
If you stand underneath a large Douglas fir this time of year, it may not be as quiet and still as you’d expect. Chickadees peck at the cones, chittering juncos scavenge fallen seeds, a nuthatch Read more…
Caring for the Land
Young Stewards in Action
The new habitat restoration site at St. John Point has now been planted with native trees and shrubs thanks to the hard work of community volunteers and students from the Mayne School. All the plants Read more…
Caring for the Land
Edith Point Preserved Forever!
The Mayne Island Conservancy is pleased to have participated in the purchase of Edith Point, and in ensuring that it is protected forever! The Graves family, who owned the point for almost three decades, consulted Read more…
News and Updates
9th Annual Nature Photo Contest Winners
A statuesque Great blue heron, bright coral sunsets, the secret world of a tidal pool; these are just a few of the submissions to our 9th Annual Nature Photo Contest. Thank you to all who Read more…
Important Bird Area
Living Amongst the Eagles
It is autumn and hundreds of gulls are flocking to Active Pass, feeding off the annual flood of plankton. If you stand on the Miners Bay Dock and watch as they twist and turn and Read more…
Mayne Wildlife
New Insect Predator on the Scene
There is something captivating about large exotic insects, especially ones you can now find in your own backyard and hold in your hand. In 2022, there was an increase in the number of people reporting Read more…