Over the course of the summer, the Conservancy is collaborating with the Parks Canada team who oversees the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, and the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council, to bring the community a series of free educational hands-on events that merge science and art. These events are designed for participation by all members of the community, no matter your age, as well as summer visitors.

See the poster for all four events.

Unless stated otherwise, all events are Sundays from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. Themes are:

July 13th: World Orca Day – Starts at 11:30 am (See poster.)

Enjoy an orca talk with a Parks Canada interpreter, then create your
own orca or salmon button to take home with local artist Chairis
Camilleri of the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council. In collaboration with
the Mayne Island Conservancy.

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July 27th: Listening to the Sea

Learn about Clam Garden Restoration with Coast Salish Knowledge
Holders. Explore sea garden habitat and creatures with local ceramic artist
Gabriella Kardosi. Watch a brief clay sculpting demonstration then create
your very own sea garden habitat using natural clay.

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August 3rd: Invasive Species

Learn the basics of invasive species identification and successful removal
techniques from the Mayne Island Conservancy. Then make use of
invasive plants to construct either a whisk made of Scotch Broom and
driftwood, or a basket made of ivy or periwinkle vine. Materials and
instruction are provided.

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August 17th: SḴŦAḴ Lighthouse:
A Beacon of Light in
a Storied Place

Parks Canada Interpreter, Lilias Munn, shares stories of this important place.
Then, come and play with wire, sea glass and driftwood to create your own
up-cycled light catcher or mobile. Along the way you will learn some wire
wrapping and jewelry making techniques from silversmith Jessandra Phillips
of Waters Edge Silver.

Don’t miss these enriching experiences that blend nature, education, and creativity.