Events Calendar
Check out what nature-y experiences are happening this month at The Conservancy and in the community!
Naturalist Club Calendars: Orillia | Carden | Midland-Penetanguishene | Kawartha | Barrie
may
11may10:00 am2:00 pmPassport to Nature: Discover Trails Day
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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.
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Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve: 10am – 2pm
Cameron Ranch Nature Reserve: 10am – 2pm
Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market: 9am – 1pm
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
24may(may 24)6:00 pm25(may 25)6:00 pmCarden Challenge
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How many species can you and your team count in 24 hours? Head out on the Carden Alvar, or stick around your home base, and count as many species as
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How many species can you and your team count in 24 hours? Head out on the Carden Alvar, or stick around your home base, and count as many species as possible while raising funds for conservation efforts of the Alvar and these precious habitats.
Last year, Challenge participants counted 236 species in 24 hours and raised over $30,000 to support conservation on the Alvar.
Last year’s winners:
COMPETITIVE – The Cool Catbirds, 129 bird species
BIODIVERSITY – Fauna Fanatics, 145 species
RECREATIONAL – Loon Rangers, 105 bird species
HYBRID – Let’s Wing It, 120 species
FUNDRAISING – Top Fundraising Team: Ravin Ravens, $6,117, Top Fundraiser: Ginny Moore, $2,010
Details here: https://couchichingconserv.ca/carden-challenge/
Or contact Tanya Clark (tanya @couchconservancy.ca – just remove the space)
Time
24 (Friday) 6:00 pm - 25 (Saturday) 6:00 pm
june
08jun12:00 pm4:00 pmYouth Program: Wildlife on Roads Bioblitz
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Are you highschool student, post-secondary student, or taking a gap year? If so, we have a workshop for you! This is one day event, you will have the opportunity to
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Are you highschool student, post-secondary student, or taking a gap year? If so, we have a workshop for you! This is one day event, you will have the opportunity to attend a guided hike through Whitney Wetland Reserve and conduct a wildlife on roads monitoring survey. There will be two Bioblitz events, June 8th and July 6th.
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(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
15jun3:00 pm6:00 pmFundraiser: Tour the Taste of Italy
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Music by L’italiano fortunato gratta & Appetizers Tour the historic Grant family home
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Music by L’italiano fortunato gratta & Appetizers
Tour the historic Grant family home
Tickets are $40 in advance, with proceeds supporting The Couchiching Conservancy
Grant on Brant: 159 Lacile Street Orillia
Tickets: 705-500-5530 or grantonbrant@gmail.com
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
july
06jul12:00 pm4:00 pmYouth Program: Wildlife on Roads Bioblitz
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Are you highschool student, post-secondary student, or taking a gap year? If so, we have a workshop for you! This is one day event, you will have the opportunity to
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Are you highschool student, post-secondary student, or taking a gap year? If so, we have a workshop for you! This is one day event, you will have the opportunity to attend a guided hike through Whitney Wetland Reserve and conduct a wildlife on roads monitoring survey. There will be two Bioblitz events, June 8th and July 6th.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
august
september
october
31oct7:00 pm11:00 pmFundraiser: Masquerade Ball
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To the spirit of Moonshine Willy Come dressed in period pieces Grant on Brant 159
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To the spirit of Moonshine Willy
Come dressed in period pieces
Grant on Brant 159 Lacile Street Orillia
Tickets: 705-500-5530 or grantonbrant@gmail.com
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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