We are seeking applicants for two temporary positions in 2021 as described in the postings below. The application deadline for both postings is January 17th 2021 at midnight. Ecosystem Technician A (25 weeks): April 12th – September 30th 2021 Ecosystem Technician B (16 weeks): May 10th – August 27th 2021
Check out all of the amazing entries for the Landscape category we received in the past years Nature Photo Contest! Thank you to everyone who got outside and took photos this year. Don’t forget, it’s not too early to start taking photos for the 2021 Photo Contest. All photos taken Read more…
Something exciting is happening in the world of bull kelp monitoring around the Southern Gulf Islands! Our long-term monitoring program, which previously focused on seven sites off the shores of Mayne Island, has exploded to include 19 sites around the islands of Galiano, Mayne, North Pender, South Pender, and Saturna. Read more…
Here are all the amazing submissions we received for the 2020 Nature Photo Contest in the Native Creatures category. This was a very popular and competitive category this year, and our judges had some tough choices to make with so many great photos. We’re pleased to be able to share Read more…
Working With Landowners Over the past eight years I’ve had the joy of joining 105 different property owners to explore and share natural wonders across Mayne Island. My visits have taken me to hidden corners of the island I would otherwise never have seen. I’ve been shown huge Douglas fir Read more…
In this month’s Tread Lightly article we’re taking a closer look at the issue of derelict docks. This has been a growing problem in the last few years, and we expect more docks will wash up on our shores in the future. Climatologists are predicting an increase in the frequency Read more…
We had an excellent diversity of photos submitted this year. In total, 35 amateur photographers submitted 87 photographs. Thank you to everyone who submitted entries, as well as our judges for making some tough decisions. Below is a slideshow of the winning selection, in no particular order. All of the Read more…
We’re offering a different format for plant sales this fall. Due to an increase in demand for on-island habitat restoration projects we have a limited selection and supply this fall. However, we still have some amazing plants for sale and will be taking email orders between October 1st and November Read more…
In the coming months you will find a series of articles in the MayneLiner, the Oystercatcher and on our website about treading lightly on Mayne Island. We’ll share ideas on how we can limit our environmental footprint while enjoying the natural wonders. In this first article, we provide an introduction Read more…
Mayne Island may be better known for twisting arbutus trees and rocky shorelines than marshes and swamps, but our soggy soiled wetlands have an important role to play. Not only are they a bustling hub of life and energy for plants and animals, they also provide essential services to us Read more…