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News and Updates

Caring for the Land

Native Flowering Onions of Mayne Island

Did you know that we have six native species of flowering members of the onion family here in British Columbia, four of which you might encounter when out on the trails of Mayne Island? The most common is nodding onion Read more…

By Nancy Gibson, 2 weeksJuly 28, 2022 ago
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We Appreciate Volunteers!

Volunteer appreciation event: Sunday, September 11, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Dinner Bay Park. Did you know that the Conservancy has over a hundred volunteers? They do everything from invasive plant removal, to planning and running events, to participating Read more…

By Katie Kushneryk, 2 weeksJuly 28, 2022 ago
Mayne Wildlife

A New Nesting Site for an Elusive Shorebird

Do you recall the phrase “If you build it, he will come” from the 1989 film Field of Dreams? Well, in the case of the elusive Wilson’s Snipe, we might rephrase it to “If you build it, s/he will stay.” Read more…

By Nancy Gibson, 2 weeksJuly 28, 2022 ago
Caring for the Land

The Root Microbiome – Immune System Of The Forest

This is part three of the “Below Our Feet” series, exploring the mysterious workings of the Rhizosphere, which is the region of soil shaped and surrounded by plant roots. In the last article, we met some of the most common Read more…

By Gwen Janz, 2 weeksJuly 26, 2022 ago
Caring for the Land

St. John Point Park – Habitat Restoration Expands

In recent weeks, Conservancy staff and volunteers have begun a new habitat restoration site at St. John Point Regional Park. The site may not look like much yet, but in the coming years it will be transformed into a Douglas Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 2 weeksJuly 25, 2022 ago
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Whale Conservation Event

In celebration of Oceans Day, the Mayne Island Conservancy hosted a three-part event on whale conservation efforts in the Salish Sea on June 29, where we learned how connecting people to the ocean through art, innovation and citizen science can Read more…

By Nancy Gibson, 1 monthJuly 6, 2022 ago
Caring for the Land

Soil Life: The Hustle And Bustle Below Our Feet

This is part two of the “Below Our Feet” series. This series of articles aims to shine a light on the mysterious underground world of plant life beneath our feet. In the last article, we explored some of the secret Read more…

By Gwen Janz, 1 monthJuly 4, 2022 ago
Native Plants

Oceanspray – Holodiscus discolor

Oceanspray, also known as cream bush rock spirea, ironwood or arrowwood is a common native flowering shrub found growing in forests on the Southern Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island. In logged areas, or forests recovering from wildfire, it may be Read more…

By Adrienne Brown, 1 monthJuly 1, 2022 ago
News and Updates

Visit the Conservancy at the Farmers’ Market

The Conservancy has a booth at the Farmers’ Market every Saturday throughout the summer. Stop by and say hi to our team and learn about our upcoming events, our work, see our bat display, become a member / renew your Read more…

By Robin Walsh, 1 monthJuly 1, 2022 ago
Caring for the Land

Wetlands of Mayne Island

As the Biologist for the Mayne Island Conservancy, I get to visit some pretty cool places, and see some amazing things. Finding hidden patches of wildflowers in bloom, watching giant silk moths emerge from cocoons, and observing the graceful movement Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 1 monthJune 30, 2022 ago

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