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Fantastic Fungi Foraging with Photography

In 3 - Fall, Community Science, News by couchiching

September 10, 2023- Fantastic Fungi Foraging with Photography! On September 10th, we were joined by naturalist and community scientist David Cowl for our Passport to Nature: Foraging Fungi Photos event. We embarked on a mushroom hunt through Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve to identify a diverse range of fungi on the …

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75-hectares permanently protected in Ramara Township

In Media Releases, Nature Reserves & Easements, News by couchiching

The Late John Pitts and Kathleen Milligan honoured at Sweetwater Farm Nature Reserve unveiling ceremony Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Orillia, Ontario – Supporters of the Couchiching Conservancy, including family and friends, celebrated the unveiling of the Sweetwater Farm Nature Reserve. The 75-hectare (185-acre) property in the heart of Ramara, located …

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When we Love Nature, she Loves us Back

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Valentines Day; not everyone loves it, but for me it’s always been a good excuse for celebration and theme-based chocolate. From exchanging little cards with my friends in school, to roses, dinners and ‘Galantines’ as an adult. I can think of no notion more worthy of celebration than love. As …

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New 100-acre Nature Reserve protected

In Nature Reserves & Easements, News by couchiching

The Couchiching Conservancy is celebrating another conservation success, with the protection of the Nicholson Nature Reserve on November 30, a 100-acre (40 hectare) parcel near Sebright. The property was donated by Gary Nicholson in honour of his family, which has owned the property since the late 1800s. Located in Ramara …

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In Praise of Small

In 2 - Summer, Flora, Nature Reserves & Easements, News by couchiching

If there was one Couchiching Conservancy trail that could be considered micro – it would be the Periwinkle trail. It is our shortest trail at a mere 0.15km, at the Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve on Division Road West in Severn. Grant’s Woods is the home of The Couchiching Conservancy’s office …

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Protect the Cedarhurst Alvar

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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 to share. The owners of the 1,350 acre property have decided to sell the property to the Nature Conservancy of …

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Newest Nature Reserve created thanks to supporters

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The Couchiching Conservancy is celebrating another conservation success, with the protection of the Taylor property, a 175 acre (70 hectares) parcel, 14km east of Washago. The property was owned by Dr. Ron Taylor and Charlene Taylor, making them our most recent land donors. Located between the Adams Nature Reserve (5 …