Caring for the Land
Native Plant Sales
Although we will not be hosting our traditional spring plant sale due to the health risks of COVID-19, plants are still available by order. Orders can be picked up from the Root Seller each Friday Read more…
Caring for the Land
“Out In The Field”
“Out in the field”—a term originally used by farmers, and shamelessly stolen by biologists. When I’m having a lucky day free from grant writing or reporting, I’m often ‘in the field’, which could involve anything Read more…
Mayne Wildlife
A Birding Diary
Here at the Mayne Island Conservancy, we have put our guided bird walks on hold for now. Birdwatching can be such a fun social activity, and we have really enjoyed the opportunity to get together Read more…
Natural history
Have You Seen This Plant?
I moved to Mayne Island a short four years ago, and in my daily walks I quickly got into the habit of looking for some of the beautiful wildflowers and shubs that I had gotten Read more…
Our Work
Staying Connected While Apart
There’s a whole variety of ways you can get involved with Mayne Island’s non-profits while practicing physical distancing. Here at the Conservancy, we are doing our best to carry on our work of conserving the Read more…
Mayne Wildlife
2019 Christmas Bird Count Summary
Forty-nine people representing 15 different teams surveyed the forests, neighbourhoods, marine waters and the feeders of Mayne Island on December 14, 2019. Collectively, they logged just over 100 km and invested just under 67 hours searching Read more…