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News and Updates

Caring for the Land

The Natural Beauty of Imperfection

In this article you’ll discover some reasons why native plants are amazing. Read on to learn about eight different species you might consider planting on your property. Why Garden with Native Plants For me, it took a while to recognize Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 4 weeksSeptember 7, 2023 ago
Bennett Bay

Ecosystem Restoration – A Personal Perspective

As a kid, I remember riding my bicycle along the Galloping Goose trail in Victoria and seeing Scotch broom plants densely packed along the sides of the trail. Their brilliant yellow flowers caught my eye as their aromatic scent filled Read more…

By Alistair Marr-Paine, 2 monthsAugust 9, 2023 ago
Amphibians and Reptiles

20th Anniversary Badge

We continue to  celebrate our 20th anniversary year with a new collector’s badge that is available for purchase at our booth at the Farmers’ Market. The badge can be ironed or sewn on clothing, hats, or back packs. Thank you Read more…

By Robin Walsh, 2 monthsAugust 8, 2023 ago
Caring for the Land

Land Stewardship Solutions

By the Numbers Mayne Island is one island, 2,370 hectares (5,856 acres) in size, with a 43km coastline. From the 260m top of Mt. Parke to the high tide line, the island contains 16 different habitat types. Ranging from wetlands Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 2 monthsAugust 3, 2023 ago
Arthropods and Insects

Butterflies of the Southern Gulf Islands – A Presentation by Linda Gilkeson

About Linda Gilkeson: Linda earned a Ph.D. in Entomology from McGill University in 1986, and then moved to British Columbia to work for Applied Bio-Nomics Ltd., a company that produces biological controls. From 1991 to 2002 she worked for the provincial Read more…

By Alistair Marr-Paine, 2 monthsAugust 1, 2023 ago
Birds

Tread Lightly: Cats and Songbirds

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 Read more…

By Lisa Siddons, 3 monthsJune 30, 2023 ago
Mayne Wildlife

Plant Feature: Oregon gumweed

This month let’s take a closer look at Oregon gumweed, also known by its scientific name, Grindelia stricta. It is native to North America and can be found along the west coast from Alaska to Oregon. It has sticky glandular Read more…

By Alistair Marr-Paine, 3 monthsJune 30, 2023 ago
Mayne Wildlife

Ocean’s Day Intertidal Exploration a Success!  

Did you know the Ocean’s Day Intertidal Exploration has been running since 1995? Begun by Michael Dunn and the Mayne Island Naturalists, this annual event has seen a variety of different incarnations, at a variety of different beaches around the Read more…

By Justine Apostolopoulos, 3 monthsJune 29, 2023 ago
News and Updates

20th Anniversary Messages of Congratulations

The Mayne Conservancy engages with all four levels of government on issues that matter to the environment on the island, and this often involves working with our local political representatives. We value our relationship with these officials and appreciate their Read more…

By Robin Walsh, 3 monthsJune 28, 2023 ago
Your Property

Bequests: Your Legacy Could Be Our Legacy

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 Read more…

By Helen O’Brian, 4 monthsJune 1, 2023 ago

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