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Oddities of Islands: Plants that are Regionally Common but Locally Rare

Islands are fascinating places. Natural isolation provides the perfect opportunity ...

13th Annual Nature Photography Contest

Photo by Donna Wood, Native Creatures Category, 2025. Calling all ...

Summer Songbird Soundscapes

Violet-green swallow by Kamilla Hindmarch Perhaps you are reading this ...

BBQ and EGM Recap

Members enjoy the BBQ meal after the EGM. Photo by …

I, Garry Oak

I, Garry oak, am the only native oak tree in …

Annual Maynely Mushrooms Event

Planning is in the works for “Maynely Mushrooms,” one of …

Board and Staff

Farewell Ethan

This past month we bid a fond farewell to our …

Kelp Bed Monitoring

Help the Kelp – Kelp Mapping on SḴŦAḴ | Mayne Island

If you asked me what my biggest fear was as …

Board and Staff

Farewell to Kamilla and Emily

Each year, the Mayne Conservancy welcomes bright young professionals to …

Losing the Night: The Effect of Artificial Light on the Environment

The lights of downtown Vancouver at night. Photo by Lisa …

Youth Education

Fostering the Nature Connection through GICEL

Kids during beach time in front of Mount Baker. Photo …

Bake Sale Success!

A big thank you to Isla, Kate, Everlee and Lily …