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 constitution. The constitution’s main function is to state what kind of business the organization is 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…
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 have made new friends, and realized just how passionate the small community of Mayne Island Read more…
As you’ve probably heard by now, we have succeeded in protecting St. John Point forever. We talked to our Executive Director, Michael Dunn, about what the new partnership with Capital Regional District Parks means for the Point and for the Mayne Island community. Can you tell us a bit about Read more…
Time for some great news! We’re able to purchase St. John Point! CRD has joined as a major funding partner. We’re not quite finished fundraising, though. The final push is on. We need to raise another $200,000 to meet our campaign goal to cover acquisition costs. But for now, let us Read more…
by Michael Dunn The conservation covenant is one of the most useful and flexible land stewardship tools we have available to us. A conservation covenant is a legal tool created by Section 219 of the BC Land Title Act. It was designed for conservation purposes and provides the legal basis Read more…
Astronomical phenomena abound! As I write this, Mayne Island is enjoying a partial solar eclipse (around 90%), with a full eclipse occurring further south in the USA. I enjoyed a short peek, thanks to a stranger on the dock who offered me a view through her special eclipse sunglasses. Without Read more…
Campaign to save St. John Point on Mayne Island reaches major milestone The Mayne Island Conservancy and American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts are thrilled to announce that we have raised over $2 million in pledges and donations to save St. John Point. The milestone means that an exclusive purchase Read more…
Mayne Island Conservancy’s Mad May Day was a great success. Thanks to Ron Willick, the weather was perfect and there were crowds of people at the first Farmers Market. Our volunteers worked tirelessly to make this event a success whether helping with mask making, wand and garland making or selling Read more…
Board of Directors President – Malcolm Inglis A long-time visitor to Mayne Island, Malcolm retired here in 2010 from a long and varied career in information technology, having worked in the private sector and at all levels of government. On Mayne, Malcolm gets to indulge his love of the natural Read more…