Calling batty artists of all ages! To celebrate Bat Week (October 25-31, 2023), the Mayne Island Conservancy Society invites you to creatively respond to the topic “I love bats in my community because…” Works will be displayed as part of a pop-up Bat Week art exhibit (location to be announced). Read more…
Saturday, September 16. Tickets on sale soon. We are pleased to announce that Dr. David Suzuki will be attending our 20th anniversary gala dinner as the key-note speaker, supporting us in our fundraising efforts! An award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster, Dr. Suzuki will share his insights and inspirations, and encourage Read more…
While May Day is a fundraising event for the Mayne Island Conservancy Society, it is much more than that. It’s when we get together to celebrate and cherish this unique little corner of the world in all of its natural glory. May Day has become one of the iconic days Read more…
Twenty-eight people took the ferry to Swartz Bay on March 23 to participate in the Conservancy’s W̱SÁNEĆ day long field trip. The day began with a land acknowledgement: “With gratitude, we respectfully acknowledge that we are gathering today on the unceded traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ people who have cared Read more…
Were you inspired reading ‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ or are you a fan of renowned ethnobotanist Nancy Turner’s research on Indigenous peoples’ knowledge of plants and environments? Then you might want to attend a Mayne Island Conservancy presentation January 7th, 2023, at the Ag Hall with Judith Lyn Arney and Sarah Jim Read more…
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 motivate protection of marine ecosystems. To open the evening, island Read more…
Saturday, May 14, 2022 International Migratory Bird Day 2022 will be celebrated in North America on Saturday, May 14, 2022 and it is designated as a day to reflect on the amazing travels of many bird species from wintering to breeding sites. It is also to raise awareness of the Read more…
As Halloween approaches, images of scary bats become commonplace. This is the perfect time of year to counter bat myths and do something to help bats, by taking part in International Bat Week (October 24-31). Bat Week is all about appreciating these amazing animals and their benefits. Our bats are tremendous consumers Read more…
Rediscovering Mayne Island’s Biodiversity This year the Mayne Island Conservancy and Galiano Conservancy Association are coordinating an unprecedented inter-island BioBlitz enlisting more than thirty specialists in a survey of the biological diversity that surrounds us. Our surveys will target both land-based and marine ecosystems, adding to an existing baseline inventory 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 global shift in environmental leadership. Whether performing at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival or fundraising Read more…