2018 Beach Cleanup Another very successful beach cleanup was completed on April 22nd 2018 thanks to the hard work of 123 community volunteers. Nine different teams were active that day under the direction of their Read more…
The Conservancy evolves (again) by Malcolm Inglis, Board President The Mayne Island Conservancy Society’s 15th Annual General Meeting is coming up on April 21. At this AGM, the board of directors proposes to change our Read more…
What we’re looking for We are in search of rental housing for two summer Co-op students from May 1st until August 31st 2018. We expect to hire two summer students this year, so we are Read more…
What’s up with all the Steller’s jays? Article by Michael Dunn. Photos by Don Enright When I was young and growing up in Victoria, I recall late summer and early fall months when Steller’s jays were Read more…
A Community Resource Towering trees, feathery moss, chirping birds, and epic views. Together, Mt. Parke Regional Parke, Mary Jeffery Park, and Plumper Pass Community Park make up the largest public park on Mayne Island. With Read more…
We’re looking forward to hosting the talented Luke Wallace on March 10th, 7pm at the Agricultural Hall. Hailing from the Coast Salish Territory known as Vancouver, BC, folk musician and activist Luke Wallace represents a Read more…
Ecosystems Technician Internship 2018 The Mayne Island Conservancy Society (MICS) is looking for 1-2 highly motivated, enthusiastic people to fill 16 week internship positions on Mayne Island. Applicants must be 30 years old or younger Read more…
This afternoon, the transfer of St. John Point from private to public hands was completed. The purchase has gone through, thanks to the hard work and generosity of our donors, volunteers, partners and friends. A Read more…
This has been the busiest year ever …for the Mayne Island Conservancy as we lead our first major land protection campaign to the finish line, successfully protecting St. John Point forever. Through this experience we Read more…
Learning in Full Swing We are now halfway through the school year, and have led the Mayne School students on six field trips across the island. We’ve explored intertidal ecosystems, wetlands, and forests. At Read more…