Every Friday, you have the opportunity to join our weekly habitat restoration events! Learn about SḴŦAḴ | Mayne Island ecology through hands-on work alongside Conservancy staff. From invasive species removal to native plant propagation, volunteers learn proper techniques for restoration, increase their knowledge of local flora and fauna and make Read more
As the frost recedes (OK, not so much of an issue this year) and the first green shoots begin to peek through the soil, our community is preparing to awaken. This year, we are hosting the 20th May Day celebration on Saturday May 16th: a celebration of the earth’s renewal, Read more
With the completion of the 2025 field season, the Mayne Island Conservancy has now been monitoring bull kelp around the shores of SḴŦAḴ | Mayne Island for 16 years! This also marked the seventh year since the program expanded to include sites around Galiano, the Penders, and Saturna Island in Read more
We are looking for volunteers to join our bull kelp monitoring survey team this season! Volunteers need to provide their own kayak and safety equipment and be comfortable paddling within 200m of shore under light wind conditions. All training on the survey method is provided in-person. We will also provide Read more
At our April Annual General Meeting, two of our directors retired and three new directors were elected. Retiring were Alison Martin, our former Treasurer, and Don Enright. Our new directors are Jennifer Iredale, Michael Leeson and Robin Walsh. Alison came to us a few years ago when our previous Treasurer, Read more
What has eight legs, two light-tipped claws, and huge cultural, commercial and ecological value on the west coast? Dungeness are a widely loved large crab, known for their sweet, mild taste. In the Hul’qumi’num dictionary, this culturally significant species is noted as the most commonly eaten type of crab for Read more
After a dozen years as a regular visitor to Mayne Island, I became a fulltime resident. As a boater and scuba diver I was attracted to the rich marine setting and shoreline that invites peaceful, restorative walks, access to nature for recreation and the occasional tasty treat. Shorty after moving here, Read more