Spring has arrived, and there are so many ways to celebrate our beautiful planet during April, May and June:
Passport to Nature 2024-25 program launch!
Monday, April 22
We will be launching the 10th annual Passport to Nature program on Earth Day, with the digital booklet available for viewing on our website. Physical booklets will arrive early May and will be distributed across the region. Make sure you are signed up to our monthly newsletter so you are the first to know!
Participate in the Clothing Swap
Friday, April 12th to Sunday, April 14th
Blossom Plants & Goods and Marika Fox Decluttering are teaming up to host a clothing swap in celebration of Earth Day, with 100% of proceeds going to The Couchiching Conservancy! Full details here.
Support us in Eclectic Cafe’s Chopped for Charity
Saturday, April 20th
Eclectic Cafe is hosting their Chopped Champ for Charity with competitors vying to face Chef Melanie Robinson. The April 20 date is in support of the Conservancy! Get tickets here.
Join the Hikerbabes outing to two of our Nature Reserves
Sunday, April 21st at 9:00am
Staff member Tanya Clark will be leading the Hikerbabes Muskoka, Ontario Chapter through two of our nature reserves. Note that you must be a member of the Facebook group and sign their waiver to attend.
Missa Gaia / Earth Mass
Sunday, April 21st at 3:00pm
Other community events for Earth Day
Saturday, April 20th: Seedy Saturday/Earth Day Fair at the Orillia Public Library 9am-1pm. More details here.
Sunday, April 21st: Green Orillia Community Garbage Cleanup: Couchiching Beach Park @ 10am. More details here.
Saturday, April 27th: Orillia Repair Cafe – St. James Anglican Church 11am-3pm & Wylie Road garbage cleanup 10am. More details here and here.
Couchiching Conservancy Discover Trails Day
Saturday, May 11th from 10am-2pm
Kick off this year’s Passport to Nature program with Discover Trails Day! This is your opportunity to discover The Couchiching Conservancy’s nature reserves with trails. Connect with volunteer trail ambassadors at one of three locations. Pick up resources, do an activity and learn about what you could see along the trails.
Participate in the 20th Annual Carden Challenge
Friday, May 24th to Saturday, May 25th
Join us for a 24-hour birding and biodiversity marathon in support of efforts to care for the Carden Alvar! This is a great way to build up your naturalist skills, support local work to protect nature and bonus…there is pie at the wrap up dinner. Learn more and register your team here.
Tour the Taste of Italy Fundraiser
Saturday, June 15th
Tour the historic Grant family home. Music by L’italiano fortunato gratta & Appetizers. Tickets are $40 in advance, with proceeds supporting The Couchiching Conservancy. 705-500-5530 or grantonbrant@gmail.com to purchase tickets.