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Caring for the Land

Mayne Wildlife

Fall Germinating Wildflowers

If you’re enjoying the mild fall, you are not alone. Some native plants have evolved to take advantage of the remaining warmth and sun during this normally wetter end to the growing season. There are several annual wildflowers that germinate in the fall and establish leaves before hunkering down for Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 6 monthsSeptember 28, 2022 ago
Deer Problem Updates

Too Many Deer – a Serious Problem on Mayne

When I first arrived on Mayne I was enthralled to see so many deer wandering along the island roads and paths. They are beautiful animals, and they would stand and look at me with their big brown eyes as I took their photo. But I soon learned that the deer Read more…

By Robin Walsh, 7 monthsAugust 31, 2022 ago
Caring for the Land

Satisfaction Grows on Trees

There are few things in life that provide as much satisfaction as watching plants grow. Many of us first experience this as small children, peering down at germinating bean seeds in classrooms scented by washable paint and warm peanut butter sandwiches. The small act of planting can have an impact Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 7 monthsAugust 24, 2022 ago
Caring for the Land

Native Flowering Onions of Mayne Island

Did you know that we have six native species of flowering members of the onion family here in British Columbia, four of which you might encounter when out on the trails of Mayne Island? The most common is nodding onion (Allium cernuum), and the ones seen less often are Hooker’s Read more…

By Nancy Gibson, 8 monthsJuly 28, 2022 ago
Birds

A New Nesting Site for an Elusive Shorebird

Do you recall the phrase “If you build it, he will come” from the 1989 film Field of Dreams? Well, in the case of the elusive Wilson’s Snipe, we might rephrase it to “If you build it, s/he will stay.” This past spring, the owners of Hedgerow Farm on Mayne Read more…

By Nancy Gibson, 8 monthsJuly 28, 2022 ago
Caring for the Land

The Root Microbiome – Immune System Of The Forest

This is part three of the “Below Our Feet” series, exploring the mysterious workings of the Rhizosphere, which is the region of soil shaped and surrounded by plant roots. In the last article, we met some of the most common soil animals and learned about the vital tasks they perform Read more…

By Gwen Janz, 8 monthsJuly 26, 2022 ago
Caring for the Land

St. John Point Park – Habitat Restoration Expands

In recent weeks, Conservancy staff and volunteers have begun a new habitat restoration site at St. John Point Regional Park. The site may not look like much yet, but in the coming years it will be transformed into a Douglas fir forest, home to a diversity of native plants, animals, Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 8 monthsJuly 25, 2022 ago
Caring for the Land

Soil Life: The Hustle And Bustle Below Our Feet

This is part two of the “Below Our Feet” series. This series of articles aims to shine a light on the mysterious underground world of plant life beneath our feet. In the last article, we explored some of the secret superpowers of plants. Not only are roots the foundation of Read more…

By Gwen Janz, 9 monthsJuly 4, 2022 ago
Mayne Wildlife

Oceanspray – Holodiscus discolor

Oceanspray, also known as cream bush rock spirea, ironwood or arrowwood is a common native flowering shrub found growing in forests on the Southern Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island. In logged areas, or forests recovering from wildfire, it may be one of the first plants to appear. In July, we Read more…

By Adrienne Brown, 9 monthsJuly 1, 2022 ago
Caring for the Land

Wetlands of Mayne Island

As the Biologist for the Mayne Island Conservancy, I get to visit some pretty cool places, and see some amazing things. Finding hidden patches of wildflowers in bloom, watching giant silk moths emerge from cocoons, and observing the graceful movement of kelp crabs balancing on the tips of an eelgrass Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 9 monthsJune 30, 2022 ago

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