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)

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