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To All A Good Night

In 1 - Spring, 2 - Summer, 3 - Fall, Birds, News by couchiching

With a spring of solar flares carrying the northern lights further south than usual more of us have been making an effort to enjoy the night sky. Of course when we go out into the dark we aren’t alone, we are accompanied by bats, birds, moths and more of the …

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Fabulous Fall Fungi

In 3 - Fall, Featured, Grants Woods, News by couchiching

As fall settles across Orillia and the vibrant leaves catch our attention, fungi quietly emerge in the forests of Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve. These fascinating organisms, more commonly known as mushrooms or toadstools, thrive in the cooler, damper conditions of autumn. Fungi are neither plants nor animals—though they are often …

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The Couchiching Conservancy furthers land protection efforts near Hillsdale thanks to donors

In Agnew-Melnyk, Featured, Media Releases, Nature Reserves & Easements, News, Oro Medonte by couchiching

The Couchiching Conservancy has increased land protection thanks to two donors, Sandy Agnew and Lynne Melnyk. The 39.5-acre property, 9km north of Hillsdale, was originally protected under an easement agreement in 2004 and has now been donated outright to the Conservancy. An easement is a legal entity that allows land …

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Embracing Ecological Land Classification for Conservation: The Couchiching Conservancy’s Approach

In 2 - Summer, Carden Alvar, Deverell Morton Nature Reserve, Field notes, Nature Reserves & Easements, News by couchiching

With a mission to protect the natural landscapes and wildlife habitats within the region, we employ various strategies to ensure the sustainability and health of these ecosystems. One pivotal method in our conservation toolkit is the use of Ecological Land Classification (ELC). Understanding Ecological Land Classification Ecological Land Classification is …

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Summer Warblers: Part Two

In 2 - Summer, Birds, News by couchiching

Let’s dive into some of the top birding spots in the Great Lakes region, where you can experience the peak of warbler migration and discover some of the most renowned locations for birdwatching. We’ll also discuss the remaining warblers in the Setophaga genus that weren’t covered in the previous article. …