On November 3rd, the Mayne Island Conservancy Society will propose a revision to its bylaws to make it possible to add a Lifetime membership category. As membership categories are included in the Society Bylaws, any such changes require a Special Resolution and a General Meeting. BACKGROUND The Mayne Island Conservancy Read more…
A conversation with Myra and Sean Tucker On a recent, rainy evening, Myra Tucker and her dad Sean sat in front of the fire and talked to me about the Conservancy 20th Anniversary Gala dinner held September 16th. Helen: So Myra, I think you were the youngest guest at the Read more…
There is no end to the number of charities that deserve our donations. And they do come knocking regularly. Soon after I acquired a place on SḴŦAḴ (Mayne Island) the Mayne Island Conservancy came asking for big money to purchase St. John Point to create a nature reserve. And only a Read more…
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…
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 to Carolyn Howse of Hawk & Rose Press here on 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 ongoing commitment to the mission of the Conservancy. In celebration Read more…
May Day 2023 came together organically, as May Day celebrations seem to have a way of doing. May Day 2023 photos by Margaret McConkey-Long. Our organizing team (an offspring of the Conservancy Programs Committee) was co-led by myself and Kat Ferneyhough, with support from Helen O”Brian, Mike Nadeau, Steph McBurney, Read more…
Please welcome Alistair Marr-Paine to the Conservancy staff team! Alistair will be working with us in the position of Ecosystems Technician from May 6th until the end of August. He will be involved in many aspects of our work, from habitat restoration to public education and marine monitoring. Alistair is Read more…
On Saturday afternoon, April 22, the Conservancy held an open house at the Agricultural Hall to celebrate our 20th anniversary, including a brief Annual General Meeting (AGM). What a wonderful event this turned out to be! The Hall was decorated with displays of our work over the past twenty years, Read more…
By Robert Anthony, monthly donor. The Mayne Island Conservancy has made it a priority to double the number of monthlydonors in 2023. Why is this an important goal? The primary reason is that a larger amount ofmonthly income can provide us with a base level of support without increasing the Read more…