I joined the Mayne Island Conservancy many years ago because their members are concerned about the land and the future of the earth, and take action where they live. When I joined the Conservancy Board Read more…
What does it mean to be a naturalist? Naturalists observe nature in its various forms, most often plants or animals, often investing considerable time in communicating the results to a popular audience. In the case Read more…
Hi there, My name is Alistair and I’m excited to be working with the Mayne Island Conservancy this summer. I’m currently looking for housing on the island. My desired dates are May 1st through to Read more…
Roughskin newts are small amphibians native to the Pacific Northwest – they can be found from California up to Alaska and when crossing the roads of our little island in the spring and autumn. If Read more…
The Mayne Conservancy decided over a year ago that we needed to engage with the provincial government on the overabundant invasive fallow deer problem on Mayne. Since then we have shared with you our letters Read more…
This year the Mayne Conservancy is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and you can read about our beginnings in this article by Nancy Gibson. We hope you will renew your membership or become a first-time member Read more…
With the recent changes in the provincial government Cabinet, the Conservancy wrote to Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship, on January 16, 2023 requesting that the government of BC take action on Read more…
2022 marked the 13th year of eelgrass monitoring by the Mayne Island Conservancy. One year ago, in December of 2021, we reported a shocking decrease of 26% in the area covered by eelgrass since 2009. Read more…
You did it! CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU to all who participated in the Matching Funds Campaign in December. With your generous support we succeeded in matching the very generous $10,000 donation from the Graves family, Read more…
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