There are 365 days in a year. That’s 52 weeks, 8760 hours or 525,600 minutes. For the supporters, volunteers and staff of The Couchiching Conservancy, that time is dedicated to protecting some of the wild landscapes in our region.
In the News: Wildlife On the Move
A decade ago, we would visit Niagara-on-the-Lake for a glimpse of these species, and marvel that their ranges just barely reached into the southernmost bits of Ontario.
Non-hibernating Mode; Nature in Winter
Anyone who knows me knows I am not a huge fan of winter. In fact, that would be putting it mildly.
Given that humans have not evolved to hibernate through winter, I must figure out a way to make it through to springtime
Join Us For Thirty Days of Gratitude
Studies show that gratitude can change our lives. For the next 30 days, we’re going to express our gratitude for this amazing organization.
Get Outside: Adventures After Dark
Throw your fear of the dark aside, and follow along with Julia Wolst, as she explains the benefits and fun that can be had at night.
Tim-brrrr – exploring the Kris Starr Sanctuary
The Kris Starr Sanctuary is a mixture of alvar and Canadian Shield, with a diverse variety of species. The Head Rivers runs through a section of the property, and to the north, the property connects to the Queen Elizabeth II Provincial Park creating a vast wildlife corridor. Learn about the history of the property here.
How do you save a piece of wilderness?
The concept of a land trust came to this region in the early 1990s when a handful of motivated people were looking for new ways to preserve wilderness areas.
Notes from the Field Fall/Winter 2014
Follow along with our volunteers and Stewardship Program Manager, David Hawke and learn about what it takes to care for land.
Life on the inside: Forest interiors
Several hundred years ago, lush, green forests covered almost all of southern Ontario. The forests were made up of trees of various species, sizes, and ages with shrubs and woodland flowers underneath. Wildlife abounded in these wooded areas. There were few openings in the forest canopy except where weather systems had downed trees or where native grasslands thrived.
Neighbourhood green space is like money in the bank
Real estate agents use every tool at their disposal to get an edge in a competitive market when they are trying to sell homes.