The Mayne Island Conservancy is very excited to have recently received a wonderful bequest, which we’d like to share with you, but first, what exactly is a bequest? A bequest is a gift made as part of a will or trust to an individual or to a non-profit organization, trust, Read more…
Some Oystercatcher readers will recognize the name of Ann Johnston. For others this article may serve as your introduction, although you’ve probably seen her smiling poster face at the Recycling Depot (but that’s another story for someone else to tell). Ann and I were founding directors of the Friends of 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, and then some. These funds will be directed towards the ongoing management and stewardship of Read more…
For those of you who have already made a donation to the Conservancy this year we thank you so very much. If you are considering a donation, or want to top up what you have already given, here is an excellent opportunity. Until December 31, the Directors of the Conservancy Read more…
What a wonderful success the Artists on the Point Auction was on the evening of July 29. The Ag Hall was filled with beautiful art, great music and very moving spoken word, all inspired by St. John Point. There was also a buzz and amazing energy for both the event Read more…
The citizens of Mayne Island and the Salish Sea have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to preserve a unique natural area known as St. John Point. This 64-acre peninsula at the southeast tip of Mayne Island, features 2.1 kilometers (1.3 miles) of pristine shoreline complete with two beaches, a forest of tall Douglas Firs mixed with magnificent…
This is a rare opportunity to protect a large waterfront tract. St. John Point The property, currently on the open market, is zoned for 6 subdivision lots. With 64 acres of relatively undeveloped land, over 2.1 kilometers (1.3 miles) of mostly south facing shoreline and two pebble beaches this property could be very appealing to…
The Mayne Island Conservancy and American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts have a written agreement with Jon, Roger and Howard to allow us to purchase St. John Point and permanently preserve it for public benefit. In order to make this dream a reality our two organizations are leading a campaign to raise $4.3 million CAD.