This past month we bid a fond farewell to our outgoing Ecosystem Technician, Ethan Heckrodt. Ethan worked with us since April and was a huge part of our work these past six months. His consistent positivity, calm leadership, and strong work ethic will be missed. Ethan was involved in a Read more
Each year, the Mayne Conservancy welcomes bright young professionals to our staff team. They bring fresh perspectives and make invaluable contributions to our work. In return, they gain a diverse work experience that will serve them well as they move forward with the next steps in their careers. This year Read more
Emily has joined the team as our Nature Education and Communications Assistant for the summer. Emily has roots in London Ontario, as well as the Toronto area and is excited to have the opportunity to spend time in BC and learn about the local flora and fauna. I sat down Read more
It’s hard to believe it’s been eight weeks since Amelia Marshall joined us in her role as an Ecosystems Technician. Since the beginning of May, Amelia has been working hard for us on a diversity of projects. She and Ethan have been clearing invasive plants from public parks and conservation Read more
Please join us in welcoming two seasonal staff to our team! Ethan Heckrodt started on April 7th and is already making a big contribution to our nursery and land stewardship projects, he will be with us until the end of September. Amelia Marshall begins an 8-week term with us on Read more
In collaboration with the Gulf Islands Centre for Ecological Learning (GICEL), we are hiring a team member for the summer of 2026 to support educational programming and communications. This is a 12 week position starting June 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026* (with some flexibility around the start and end Read more
The Conservancy is excited to welcome Ethan Heckrodt, Amelia Marshall, and Kamilla Hindmarch to our team for the 2026 field season. Ethan will be with us from April – September, Amelia from May-June, and Kamilla from July – August. These bright young professionals will make essential contributions to our habitat Read more
After I was hired by the Conservancy, one of the first things Michael Dunn shared was an invitation to apply for a program called the Conservation Leadership Program at the Ivey Business School. I was intrigued. What would a collaboration between a highly-rated business school and a national leader in Read more
On January 18th, 2026, the Conservancy held a dinner to honour Michael Dunn, and to celebrate his many contributions over twelve years as Executive Director. We were joined that evening by a number of collaborators and supporters to raise a glass to Michael, and thank him for his dedication to Read more
As we enter into a new year, we wish Eden Perry a fond farewell. Eden has worked with us since April, contributing to a huge diversity of projects from invasive plant management to marine monitoring and native plant propagation. Her work took her to many different environments, from the top Read more