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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…