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…
Our 20th anniversary is an opportunity to remember our roots, celebrate our achievements, and recognize the contributions of the people who helped make it all happen. Happy anniversary to all of you who have been a part of our journey! 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Read more…
You may have heard us talk about the CAMAS Fund, or read about it in connection with one of the Conservancy’s land protection projects, and wondered, “What is it, really?” CAMAS stands for Conservation, Acquisition, Management And Stewardship. If you’ve ever donated on our website to Lands Protected in Perpetuity, Read more…
Some Oystercatcher readers will recognize the name of Ann Johnston. For others this article may serve as your introduction, although you’ve probably seen her smiling poster face at the Recycling Depot (but that’s another story for someone else to tell). Ann and I were founding directors of the Friends of Read more…
Once upon an island, not so very long ago, there was a place where western red cedar, grand fir, and Douglas fir grew, shading ferns, salal and Oregon grape, the understorey carpeted by a variety of mosses, lichens and fungi. Paths led to the top of a ridge overlooking surrounding Read more…