September 2018
The Old Man and the Vultures
A presentation by Naturalist Dave Manning about the 3 vultures of North America, with special emphasis on a turkey vulture nest site on Pender Island that was observed from mating to migration. Dave, a birder for over 50 years, fell in love with vultures at age 65 when he stumbled…
Find out more »October 2018
Fall Native Plant Sale 2018
The Fall Native Plant Sale will be on Saturday October 13th from 10am to 1pm at the Agricultural Hall Grounds 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…
Find out more »November 2018
Mayne Mushroom Muster 2018
Saturday November 3rd from 1-3pm at the Agricultural Hall It’s shaping up to be a great year for fungi! We hope you’ll join us for a Mayne Island tradition: the Mayne Mushroom Muster. If you haven’t joined us before, this is an opportunity to check out the amazing diversity of…
Find out more »Popup Sale at the Office!
(Photo: Julie Schueck) Stop in to our office in the Root Seller building on Saturday November 10th from 11 to 4, and get great deals on Conservancy merchandise: aerial maps, wine glasses, water bottles and more. And this is the absolute best time to purchase a Conservancy membership—it's good until…
Find out more »December 2018
Bird Identification with Michael Dunn
Did you know that winter is the best time to see shorebirds and waterfowl in the Gulf Islands? Birding is both a passion and a practice that takes time to perfect. Winter on Mayne is the best time to see a large diversity of shorebirds, sea birds, gulls and waterfowl that…
Find out more »January 2019
Society of Crows and Living Nature Culture: An Evening with Dr. Rob Butler
Join the Conservancy for an engaging, enthusiastic and thoughtful evening of stories and understanding by renowned ornithologist, author, film maker and artist Dr. Rob Butler. We will start with the fascinating story of crow society followed by the showing of Dr. Butler’s most recent and stimulating film RETURNING on the…
Find out more »February 2019
Campbell Bay Beach Cleanup
Please join us for an unscheduled, time-sensitive beach cleanup at Campbell Bay Beach tomorrow, Friday February 1st starting at 9am. A section of commercial dock made of concrete and styrofoam has washed up and started breaking apart. Styrofoam is now spread across the top of the beach, concentrated in piles…
Find out more »BEYOND CRISIS- a film
Join the Mayne Island Conservancy and Dr. Simon Dalby for a screening of the documentary BEYOND CRISIS, a film aimed at sparking meaningful dialogue around climate change while empowering people everywhere to make a difference. The reality of climate change may be frightening, but there is good news. Diving into the dramatic climate and…
Find out more »Seed: The Untold Story (Film)
Few things on Earth are as miraculous and vital as seeds. Worshipped and treasured since the dawn of humankind. SEED: The Untold Story follows passionate seed keepers protecting our 12,000 year-old food legacy. In the last century, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared. As biotech chemical companies control the…
Find out more »Seedy Saturday
Join the Mayne Island Agricultural Society & Mayne Island Conservancy for a Seedy Weekend. We are honoured to announce that Tsartlip Elder Dr. John Elliott will be giving an opening welcome at Seedy Saturday. Anxious to get out in the garden? Bring your saved seeds, cuttings, plants, bulbs and tubers…
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