In 2016, over 2000 members, supporters, and residents signed The Couchiching Conservancy’s 17% Pledge supporting the vital role that land trusts play in helping Canada meet their new 17% target …
UPDATE: Keeping our communities safe & healthy
In alignment with the province and guidelines to keep our communities safe and healthy solgen-stay-at-home-order-2021-01-13.pdf (ontario.ca), we would like to share some key information and reminders. As we all know, …
Nature is knocking, will you answer?
My son Hudson is obsessed with woodpeckers. He always hears them before I do. Anytime we get to see one, he won’t stop talking about it for the rest of …
Notes from the Field – Fall 2020
During the warm spell November 10th, Joelle and Aiesha did a night time visit to Adams Nature Reserve to see if any salamanders were out and about. Sure enough, they …
Local land trust encouraged by Ontario budget funding for protection of wild spaces
The Couchiching Conservancy applauds the news that the Ontario government is investing in nature.
Can we learn to co-exist?
Rivers are the arteries of life in a landscape, yet in the city we treat them more like rain gutters. North Orillia is fortunate to have a rare cold water …
Are we honouring those who gave everything?
Writing this month’s article I am enjoying a beautiful sunny day. Peak leaf colour, my nieces are raking a pile to jump in, and I can’t think of a more idyllic picture of peaceful life. Of course, with Remembrance Day fast approaching, I am feeling deeply grateful.
Protect the Cedarhurst Alvar
We know you have been waiting to hear any news on the Cedarhurst development for a long time and we thank you for your patience. We have good news …
The Couchiching Conservancy protects more wilderness to build connected corridors thanks to supporters
August 19, 2020, Orillia, ON – The Couchiching Conservancy is celebrating another conservation success, with the protection of the Whitney property, a 12 hectare (30 acre) parcel, 10km east of …
Supporter Spotlight – Janet Machan
Janet Machan has been a long-time supporter of local conservation work, with her work on the Passport to Nature committee and monthly support. Janet has been the key person behind …