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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
November 2010- Mayne Island Conservancy is initiating a process to catalyze community groups and individuals around the development of a Mayne Island Community Conservation and Sustainability Plan. In late November 2010 letters were sent out to 26 island organizations inviting participation in the development of this plan and requesting letters Read more…