Thank you to everyone who applied. The positions have now been filled. As in past years, competition was high. We received 77 applications this year. Ecosystems Technician A – April 13th to Sept 25th, 2020 Ecosystems Technician B – May 11th to Aug 28th, 2020
On July 20, 2019, many of the Mayne Island Conservancy’s donors joined us for an informal afternoon together at Helen and John O’Brian’s place. We were delighted to mix and mingle with our donor community—it’s rare for us to be able to get together and chat in such a relaxed Read more…
We are pleased to welcome writer Linda Jones with her first article for the Conservancy. Summer on Mayne Island always seems to fly by, and Jill Westby couldn’t agree more. A recent Environmental Science graduate from Royal Roads University, Jill has been working since May on several important Conservancy projects Read more…
(Photo: Lee Beavington) Our annual report for fiscal year 2018 is now online, with photographs from the 2018 Photo Contest. Click here to download it in PDF form.
We would like to propose a few changes to our bylaws, to be voted on at our annual general meeting on April 27th. In a nutshell, we would like to: introduce children’s memberships (non-voting membership for those under 12) introduce family memberships at a rate of $15 simplify the membership Read more…
Are you passionate about nature and education? Do you have experience or interest in helping an organization meet its potential? The Mayne Island Conservancy Society is seeking candidates for our 2019 Board of Directors. The Mayne Island Conservancy works with the community to conserve the ecology of Mayne Island and Read more…
What we’re looking for We are in search of rental housing for one summer staff from May 6th until August 23rd 2019. We have hired Jill Westby to work with us during this time. If you think you may have an option that will work for Jill, please contact Rob Read more…
CONSTITUTION 1. The name of the Society is: MAYNE ISLAND CONSERVANCY SOCIETY 2. The purposes of the Society are: a. To conserve and promote the conservation of the ecological values of Mayne Island’s terrestrial and marine eco-systems, and those of the surrounding region. b. To educate and increase the public’s understanding of the importance Read more…
Is there someone on your holiday list who has everything? Why not give them something lasting and meaningful: a gift in their name, to help conserve the beautiful shores of Mayne Island. Here’s How It Works Make a donation for healthy shores on Mayne Island in the name of someone Read more…
Victoria, BC– The Capital Regional District (CRD) is preparing management plans for both Mount Parke and Saint John Point regional parks on Mayne Island. These plans will provide strategic guidance for on-going management of both parks for the next 15-20 years. Developing the management plans together will create efficiencies in Read more…