A new series exploring the effects of climate change on Mayne and specific ways we can adapt. Article by Simon Dalby The growing quantities of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere—because of all the fossil fuels we burn, forests we clear and fertilizers we use—are warming our world. This is leading Read more…
You get the satisfaction of supporting a local, volunteer-based conservation organization with a proven track record on Mayne Island. You’ll be investing in your own community—and your island’s future.It’s efficient: make the donation once, and it repeats automatically. You get the warm feeling of giving each month, without the work.
Our annual infographic. See what we’ve been up to—with the help of people like you.
Our executive director Michael Dunn reports that he attended a virtual conference on all things bat for BC Community Bat folks. Here is one that may be of interest to our many community members who are interested in co-existing with bats.
(Photo: Tom Hobley) The May long weekend is just around the corner and normally we’d be looking forward to the opening of the Farmers’ Market and May Day, one of the community’s most colourful spring events. It is with great sadness that we formally announce the cancellation of May Day Read more…
Here at the Mayne Island Conservancy, we have put our guided bird walks on hold for now. Birdwatching can be such a fun social activity, and we have really enjoyed the opportunity to get together and learn from one another. We will resume as soon as it’s safe to do Read more…
I moved to Mayne Island a short four years ago, and in my daily walks I quickly got into the habit of looking for some of the beautiful wildflowers and shubs that I had gotten to know in the Douglas fir forests of Vancouver Island. One of my favourites is Read more…
There’s a whole variety of ways you can get involved with Mayne Island’s non-profits while practicing physical distancing. Here at the Conservancy, we are doing our best to carry on our work of conserving the ecology of Mayne Island and its waters, within the constraints of the present difficult situation. Read more…
It was a busy and successful year for the Mayne Island Conservancy. Thank you to our members, donors, and our community for all your work in conserving the ecology of Mayne Island and its surrounding waters for future generations. (Click on the infographic to enlarge it) And thank you for Read more…
Mayne Island Conservancy is excited to be part of a new conservation initiative, in partnership with our neighbouring island conservancies, that focuses on the future of the Strait of Georgia’s whales, dolphins, and porpoises (collectively called cetaceans), and the health of their habitats. In The Beginning You might remember learning Read more…