Caring for the Land
Henderson Park Video
Henderson Park has been a prime focus of the Mayne Island Conservancy Society over the past 10 years. This video is meant to showcase the hard work, dedication and fruits of our volunteers’ labour.
Caring for the Land
About Our Walkabouts
You might be amazed at who shares your property with you. Mayne Island Conservancy offers a service to land holders on Mayne Island where, at your request, our trained staff and volunteers will accompany you for a walkabout of your property. We can discuss its natural features and how becoming Read more…
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About our Native Plant Nursery
The Nursery Beginnings The Mayne Island Conservancy began a native plant propagation program in the spring of 2011. Having a ready supply of local native plants is a key component in completing our ecosystem restoration projects on Mayne Island. In addition, native plants are growing in popularity with home gardeners, Read more…
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Report on Community Discussions of Deer Problems
September, 2013 – The question of re-establishing deer hunting on Mayne Island was brought to representatives of the Mayne Island Residents and Ratepayers Association and the Mayne Island Conservancy Society by the Provincial Fish and Wildlife Department who asked the Conservancy and MIRRA members to talk to the community members Read more…
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Red Elderberry
Red Elderberry Scientific Name: Sambucus racemosa Status (BC): No concern This large shrub requires a combination of full to part sun with consistent moisture. Its long green leaves accompany large clusters of small white flowers, which become persistent, red, berry-like fruit. Its flowers attract native pollinators and its berries are eaten by Read more…
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Western Screech Owl
Western Screech Owl Scientific Name: Otus kennicottii kennicottii Status (BC): Blue-listed Western Screech-owls are small owls with yellow eyes and tufts over their ears. Their feathers range from grey to brown and have dark wavy lines, creating a streaked appearance. Their calls include trills and have been likened to a bouncing ball. Read more…
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Purple Martin
Purple Martin Scientific Name: Progne subis Status (BC): Blue-listed The Purple Martin is the largest North American swallow and has declined in numbers due to loss of habitat. Originally nesting in large snags and wildlife trees in woodland and freshwater areas, Purple Martin almost all nest in human-made nest boxes placed in Read more…
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Propertius Duskywing
Propertius Duskywing Scientific Name: Erynnis propertius Status (B.C.): Red listed Propertius Dusky Wing Butterflies are brown to purplish, to dark grey, with an array of white spots across both sets of wings. Early and late phase instars (larvae) are sage green, with yellow sub-dorsal lines and rings, as well as Read more…
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Northern Red-legged Frog
Northern Red-legged Frog Scientific Name: Rana aurora Status (B.C.): Blue listed The Northern Red-legged Frog is a medium sized brown or reddish frog, with smooth skin marked by small black “freckles.” Their most distinctive trait is the red coloring on the underside of their hind legs. Northern Red-legged Frogs enjoy Read more…
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Pileated Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker Scientific Name: Dryocopus pileatus Status (B.C.): No concern The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds. Rivaling a crow in size it is distinguished by it’s black body with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. These birds require mature forests Read more…