Volunteer Spotlight
A Fond Thank-You
As I write this, I can hear the distinct and beautiful call of a Purple Martin foraging over the Conservancy office. At that moment I am reminded that just under two decades ago, this was Read more…
News and Updates
Recognizing Our Donor Community
On July 20, 2019, many of the Mayne Island Conservancy’s donors joined us for an informal afternoon together at Helen and John O’Brian’s place. We were delighted to mix and mingle with our donor community—it’s Read more…
Board and Staff
Summer on Mayne Island with Jill Westby
We are pleased to welcome writer Linda Jones with her first article for the Conservancy. Summer on Mayne Island always seems to fly by, and Jill Westby couldn’t agree more. A recent Environmental Science graduate Read more…
Our Work
Sow a Seed for the Future
Planned Giving: What is it? Planned giving is the act of making a commitment to give to a charitable organization a major gift, over time or in your Will, as part of your overall financial Read more…
Mayne Wildlife
The Snakes of Mayne Island
Three species of snake are known to Mayne Island, and all of them are garter snakes. All three species are similar in appearance yet with practice may be distinguished from each other based on a Read more…
Mayne Wildlife
The Warblers of Mayne Island
Right now, at any time of day—but especially the morning—you can hear the sounds of birds: male birds on their territories; parents attending nests; and the first broods of young birds hungrily trilling to be Read more…