The trees of St. John Point are older than they look. Conservancy biologist Rob Underhill recently took core samples of some of the Douglas firs growing on a dry ridge there. While the diameter of the tree was only .6 to .8 metres (2’ to 2.5’), it turns out the Read more…
The campaign to save St. John Point is proceeding well. If you have friends and neighbours just arriving on Mayne Island for the season, please take a moment to tell them about the Save St. John Point Campaign, or direct them here to our website. We have been working closely with Read more…
Since the campaign to save St. John Point began in early December, 2016 there are a number of questions that we are frequently asked. We hope readers will find the following information useful. 1. Will I receive a tax receipt? YES. The Mayne Island Conservancy Society (the Conservancy) is a Read more…
The long, dark winter is over. by Don Enright Yesterday, we took a walk along St. John Point. We’ve been leading our Sunday visits there for a while now, and it has been remarkable to watch the changing of the seasons along its rocky shores. Particularly this year, with its wild Read more…
By Karen Robinson Having joined the Mayne Island Conservancy the spring after I purchased my property on Beechwood Drive, I immediately took advantage of the Conservancy’s Walkabout program in order to learn more about both the native and invasive species on my land. Biologist Rob Underhill and Conservancy Executive Director Read more…
One of my favourite rituals of spring is to seek out the very first flowers of the salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis). Once I’ve found a good patch of blooms, I settle in and listen for quick, low humming sound whizzing by my ears. There! A rufous hummingbird, hovering for salmonberry nectar. Read more…
By Rob Underhill You may have heard about the current housing shortage on Mayne Island. As the inventory of homes for sale has decreased, so has rental availability. This has created a challenging problem for our community that will require us to work together to solve. There is another housing Read more…
We have now passed $1.5 million. We’d like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Mayne Island community for your generous and creative efforts to save St. John Point. Pledges have been flowing in since we announced the initiative on December 3rd. Mayne Island Brewing Co. has offered their tip Read more…
The citizens of Mayne Island and the Salish Sea have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to preserve a unique natural area known as St. John Point. This 64-acre peninsula at the southeast tip of Mayne Island, features 2.1 kilometers (1.3 miles) of pristine shoreline complete with two beaches, a forest of tall Douglas Firs mixed with magnificent…
This is a rare opportunity to protect a large waterfront tract. St. John Point The property, currently on the open market, is zoned for 6 subdivision lots. With 64 acres of relatively undeveloped land, over 2.1 kilometers (1.3 miles) of mostly south facing shoreline and two pebble beaches this property could be very appealing to…