There are many more deer on Mayne Island now than in previous centuries. The evidence for that statement is available for anyone to see: most native plants on Mayne Island are decreasing in abundance as a result of deer browse. Have you seen sword fern with its tips chewed off? Read more…
Our annual bull kelp surveys were a huge success this year thanks to community donations, funding from the Federal Habitat Stewardship Program, and a little luck with the weather. Our bull kelp surveys can only be completed during the lowest tides each August, and this year we had perfect low Read more…
Have you ever found yourself shoving dirty clothes into a closet as your dinner guests walk up the driveway? I have! Out of sight, out of mind, right? It’s a great strategy for early dinner guests, but unfortunately not so great when it comes to natural resource management. While they’re Read more…
The 2019 Annual Mayne Island Beach Cleanup on Sunday April 7th was a huge success thanks to the record number of community volunteers who contributed their time and resources. We had 137 volunteers participate, and together they removed 1,712 kg of human trash from shorelines around Mayne Island. In addition Read more…
Bugles and Baselines – Nine Years of Bull Kelp Mapping around Mayne Island, B.C. Kelly Fretwell and Rob Underhill Have you ever made a bugle horn from a piece of washed-up bull kelp? If not, you’re missing out on a fine West Coast experience! Now is a good time to Read more…
What we’re looking for We are in search of rental housing for one summer staff from May 6th until August 23rd 2019. We have hired Jill Westby to work with us during this time. If you think you may have an option that will work for Jill, please contact Rob Read more…
A History of Habitat Restoration at Henderson Park 2004: Henderson Hill logged along with the other properties in the Beechwood Drive property subdivision. 2006: Henderson Hill Park designated as a Community Park. Community Parks are managed by the local volunteer run Mayne Island Parks and Recreation Commission. 2006: Habitat restoration Read more…
Board and Staff President – Malcolm Inglis 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 all levels of government. On Mayne, Malcolm gets to indulge his love of the natural Read more…
2018 Beach Cleanup Another very successful beach cleanup was completed on April 22nd 2018 thanks to the hard work of 123 community volunteers. Nine different teams were active that day under the direction of their Beach Captains. As usual, this event was a success thanks to a great collaborative partnership Read more…
A Community Resource Towering trees, feathery moss, chirping birds, and epic views. Together, Mt. Parke Regional Parke, Mary Jeffery Park, and Plumper Pass Community Park make up the largest public park on Mayne Island. With many kilometres of hiking trails and 66 acres of mature forest, visitors and residents alike Read more…