Oceanspray, also known as cream bush rock spirea, ironwood or arrowwood is a common native flowering shrub found growing in forests on the Southern Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island. In logged areas, or forests recovering Read more…
The Conservancy has a booth at the Farmers’ Market every Saturday throughout the summer. Stop by and say hi to our team and learn about our upcoming events, our work, see our bat display, become Read more…
As the Biologist for the Mayne Island Conservancy, I get to visit some pretty cool places, and see some amazing things. Finding hidden patches of wildflowers in bloom, watching giant silk moths emerge from cocoons, Read more…
When environmental factors change, as is happening with global climate change, the geographic boundaries that a species can survive within shift as well. This is known as a range shift, range expansion, or range reduction depending on the circumstances.
The Mayne Island Conservancy is seeking applicants for the position of Stewardship Coordinator. This is a full-time, permanent position. Please see the job posting below for full details. The application deadline is midnight on Sunday July 17th 2022.
Striking ocean sunrises, bedazzled hummingbirds, brilliant fairy slipper orchids – Mayne Island is bursting with incredible scenes, just waiting to be shared. And what better way to share these magical moments than through the Conservancy’s Read more…
Board of Directors Malcolm Inglis – President A long-time visitor to Mayne Island, Malcolm retired here in 2010 from a long and varied career in information technology, having worked in the private sector and at Read more…
Want to make a difference and help protect nature on our island? The Mayne Island Conservancy Society seeks a volunteer Director/Treasurer to join our volunteer Board of Directors. This is a financial oversight role. The Read more…
Despite very wet, cool weather, 90 dedicated volunteers participated in the annual Mayne Island Beach cleanup, held on Sunday, May 15th. A big thank you to all the beach cleaners, captains, and depot crew that Read more…
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Do you have comments or concerns about the Conservancy or its practices? Please contact our Executive Director at the address above, and know that your concerns will be dealt with according to our established process (link here).
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