Clad in suspenders and boots, he has the build of a logger – but Tal Engel approaches the forest like a doctor in a clinic. He picks off leaves and digs handfuls of soil, looking for clues that indicate the health of the ecosystem. We invited Tal, founder of WolfTree Read more
As one of the Ecosystems Technicians this Summer on SḴŦAḴ | Mayne Island, I’ve spent many days in a variety of landscapes across the island. From removing Scotch broom at the height of soaring turkey vultures on Henderson Hill, to meticulously combing through herbaceous plants on my hands and knees Read more
We hope you’ve had a chance to get out to Edith Point this spring! Next time you visit you may notice some small changes along the trails. Work is ongoing through May and June by the Mayne Conservancy to improve the safety of trails for visitors and to minimize the Read more
Spend enough time in a place or with the same people and you will find you have in small ways become a reflection of those places and people. For example, you may acquire a wind weathered face or adopt the mannerisms of a close friend. Now think about trees, rooted Read more
Thanks to observations by community members, we learned that a plant species called hound’s tongue (Cynoglossum officinale) is growing at the top of Mt. Parke around the helipad. Hound’s tongue is designated a noxious weed in British Columbia because of its economic and environmental impacts. This species is a biennial, Read more
Thijs (pronounced ‘Tice’) and Brock are full-time islanders who volunteer at the Conservancy’s weekly habitat restoration events. In December, they got together with one of our ecosystem technicians, Eden Perry, to talk about their experiences as volunteers. Habitat restoration events generally run once a week, from 10am-12pm. Activities take place Read more
Over the past few months the Mayne Conservancy has been busy working with others in the community to plant native trees and shrubs in public parks and private conservation lands across the island. Planting efforts have focused in areas where past land uses have caused the loss of native plant Read more
When you think about invasive plant management, you may picture a group of volunteers removing Scotch broom along a roadside or in a clearing. What you don’t see is the behind-the-scenes work to prevent the establishment of new invasive plant species and the spread of existing species into new areas Read more
We are excited to announce we have begun a new partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) for the stewardship of Edith Point. We worked closely with the NCC and the Graves Family for years, leading to the purchase of 87-acres at Edith Point by the NCC in 2022. Read more
It was around the kitchen table at Ed Pedersen’s house on Georgina Point Road that the Mayne Island Conservancy was born. In the early 2000’s there was a threat of commercial logging on the ridge of Mount Parke by the managers of the 240 acre Glen Echo property. Most Mayne Read more