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Looking towards Georgeson Island from Edith Point
Photo credit: Toby Snelgrove
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A new membership year has started and another exciting series of programs and projects has begun. Stories about our progress are being posted all the time and event schedules and our calendar are continually updated.
For those new to the Conservancy there is plenty of archived material available on the site, and for a quick overview of 2011, and some interesting articles, have a look at our Newsletter. This was mailed to our current list at the end of November 2011 and we are delighted with the response both from the point of view of membership renewal and the level of support for our projects.
Plans for a New Office
After many years of working off the corner of various directors' dining room tables, and latterly out of a 150 sq. ft garden room belonging to our Executive Director the Conservancy has a new home. We have been able to rent space on the second floor of a well known Mayne Island landmark - "The Root Seller" on Village Bay Road. Our plans include setting up library space that will be available to visitors for interest and research purposes, an office for our project workers and much needed storage space for tools, supplies and display material.
We are now (April 2012) more or less set up and we are declaring "Open House" on Saturday 21st and invite members and visitors to come and see where we do the important planning and record keeping involved in our projects.
Thanks to Supporting Agencies & Individuals
The Mayne Island Conservancy Society would like to thank the agencies that have played a part in advancing our
Shoreline Care project, helping with the definition of the
Active Pass Important Bird Area and ongoing monitoring, as well as the conduct of our
Commiunity Stewardship Program:
Above Dinner Bay
- Toby Snelgrove
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- Mayne Island Parks & Recreation Commission
- Capital Regional District
- Vancity ENVIRO Fund
- Vancity Community Fund
- Trees for Tomorrow
- TD Friends of the Earth
- Victoria Foundation
- Government of Canada's EcoAction Program
- Government of British Columbia
We also offer particular thanks to our individual donors and members who do so much to propel the organization with their enthusiasm and generosity. If you would like to join the Mayne Island Conservancy Society - dues $5.00 per year - or assist in any other way, an on-line form can be found on our
How You Can Help page.
Staff & Volunteers
From time to time the Society hires staff under contract to assist with the execution of projects and day to day administrative functions - pictured at right: Chris Fretwell, Leanna Boyer, Miriam Isaac-Renton & Zoe Cocker at the MICS office.
Beginning in mid-2011 the Conservancy hired salaried staff to execute the bulk of its project work under the direction of Leanna Boyer, Executive Director. Chris Fretwell and Rob Underhill had taken on these duties, while Erin Ward has replaced Rob, who recently completed his engagement with the Conservancy.
There are many opportunities to be involved in the Conservancy's projects. At the beginning of the year we will be most active in the Stewardship arena. For information on how you might participate visit the project's Community Involvement page. In the Spring there will be a need for assistance with Shoreline Care as well. Meanwhile contact information and details of specific volunteer activities are to be found here
We hope you enjoy your visit with the Mayne Island Conservancy Society
