Saturday, May 14, 2022 International Migratory Bird Day 2022 will be celebrated in North America on Saturday, May 14, 2022 and it is designated as a day to reflect on the amazing travels of many bird species from wintering to breeding sites. It is also to raise awareness of the Read more…
Please help us keep this vital program growing. The demand for locally-adapted plants for habitat restoration projects in Mayne Island’s public parks has grown in recent years, as has interest from homeowners and other private land stewards using native plants for land restoration and native plant gardening. Our small native Read more…
All plants are grown on Mayne Island by the Mayne Island Conservancy from seeds and cuttings collected locally by hand. The plants are grown in our plant nursery without the use of artificial fertilizer or any pesticides. We use 100% rainwater to water our plants. Care is taken to follow Read more…
We are pleased to welcome writer Linda Jones with her first article for the Conservancy. Summer on Mayne Island always seems to fly by, and Jill Westby couldn’t agree more. A recent Environmental Science graduate from Royal Roads University, Jill has been working since May on several important Conservancy projects Read more…
The 2019 Annual Mayne Island Beach Cleanup on Sunday April 7th was a huge success thanks to the record number of community volunteers who contributed their time and resources. We had 137 volunteers participate, and together they removed 1,712 kg of human trash from shorelines around Mayne Island. In addition Read more…
What we’re looking for We are in search of rental housing for one summer staff from May 6th until August 23rd 2019. We have hired Jill Westby to work with us during this time. If you think you may have an option that will work for Jill, please contact Rob 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…