If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember the Looney Tunes cartoon characters Tweety the canary and Sylvester the cat. Tweety always managed to avoid Sylvester’s predatory ways, much to viewers’ amusement. Unfortunately, the reality is that wild birds all too often do not manage to escape alive from Read more…
Thank You to All Cleanup Volunteers! A hearty thank you to all beach captains, cleanup teams, recycling depot volunteers, and supporting businesses who helped make the 2023 beach cleanup a success. Even mother nature helped out, giving us a break from the rain just in time for the cleanup start Read more…
Although our island is small, there are times when transportation is required. Here are some green ways to get around Mayne. Community Bus After a hiatus during the worst of the COVID pandemic, the community bus is now back up and running year round. The bus usually parks near the Read more…
Are you interested in meeting like-minded islanders while working to protect and enhance our natural environment? The Mayne Island Conservancy, like many island organizations, runs largely on volunteer power. Whether you want to get your hands wet and dirty, or prefer to organize, educate and communicate in person or using Read more…
Despite very wet, cool weather, 90 dedicated volunteers participated in the annual Mayne Island Beach cleanup, held on Sunday, May 15th. A big thank you to all the beach cleaners, captains, and depot crew that came out on Sunday, and also thanks to those of you who have picked up Read more…