Events
Annual General Meeting and Open House Celebration
Mayne Island Agricultural Hall 430 Fernhill Rd, Mayne Island, BC, CanadaCome Celebrate 20 Years of Conservation on Mayne! Open House 1:30 p.m. Annual General Meeting 2:00 p.m. at the Ag. Hall This year's AGM will be a celebration of our 20th anniversary with displays of our work over the last two decades and the people involved who made it all Read more…
Annual Beach Clean-Up
SḴŦAḴ/Mayne IslandThe island-wide beach clean up returns for 2023! An annual event sponsored by the Recycling Society and the Conservancy, this is an important community event that draws participants from all over the island. Community members join up with their neighbourhood crews to tackle garbage and recycling removal from beaches around Read more…
Erica Gies author presents: Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge.
Mayne Island Agricultural Hall 430 Fernhill Rd, Mayne Island, BC, CanadaAn Event to Help Expand our Understanding The Mayne Island Conservancy in partnership with the Mayne Library are pleased to present Erica Gies, prize-winner journalist, National Geographic Explorer and author of the quietly revolutionary book, Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge. Erica will introduce us Read more…
Third Annual Big Day Bird Count
Organized by Michael Dunn, Executive Director, Mayne Conservancy International Migratory Bird Day 2023 will be celebrated in North America on Saturday, May 13. It is designated as a day to reflect on the amazing travels of many bird species from wintering to breeding sites and also to raise awareness of Read more…
May Day 2023 – Volunteers Needed!
Agricultural Hall 430 Fernhill Rd, Mayne Island, BC, CanadaThe Conservancy has embarked on planning for May Day 2023 and we need volunteers. For those of you who have moved to Mayne in the last two or three years, this madcap Conservancy fundraising event takes place on the Saturday of the May long weekend—the first Farmers' Market of the Read more…
Sacred Journey
Join CHIYOKTEN as he presents traditional songs and stories of his Coast Salish tribal ancestors. Thursday June 22, 2023 Miners Bay Park Admission: By donation – Sliding scale $5 to $25 (children under 12 free) Chiyokten (Paul Wagner) is a member of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation, who lives in Redmond Washington. Read more…
Butterflies of the Southern Gulf Islands
Mayne Island Agricultural Hall 430 Fernhill Rd, Mayne Island, BC, CanadaAt the Ag Hall and also on Zoom - participants can join Zoom from 6:45pm onwards, the presentation will begin at 7:00pm. Everyone loves butterflies – for some they are the highlight of the summer. Join us for a presentation by Linda Gilkeson about the 30 species of butterflies that Read more…
Starry Nights
Dinner Bay Park Dinner Bay Rd, Mayne Island, British Columbia, CanadaIt has been a tradition, in August when the Perseid Meteor Showers are at their peak, that the Conservancy host a “STARRY NIGHTS” event. We’ve invited back our favourite expert, Scott Mair, who will show us some of earth’s closest neighbouring planets including Jupiter & its moons in a tour Read more…
Gala Fundraising Dinner with David Suzuki
Mayne Island Community Centre 493 Felix Jack Road, Mayne Island, British Columbia, CanadaSaturday, September 16th at the Community Centre Tickets and waitlist are now closed. Celebrate with us at our 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner, alongside keynote speaker, David Suzuki! Award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster, Dr. Suzuki will share his insights and inspirations, encouraging us to take action on the environmental challenges we Read more…
20th Anniversary Gala After Party
Mayne Island Community Centre 493 Felix Jack Road, Mayne Island, British Columbia, CanadaCan't make it to the Gala Dinner? Join us for the after party with music by The Vitruvian Duo and DJ Luucifer! Cash bar will be available with beer, wine and cider for sale. Tickets are $10.00 at the door.