Check out what the Couchiching Conservancy Community Science teams and stewardship staff have been up to in 2022. We also have focused Notes from the field for Winter, Spring and Summer. On March 25, Aiesha and Toby set up acoustic monitoring devices on a tree overlooking a wetland. These devices …
The Church Woods Nature Reserve: Protecting urban wild spaces
Walking through The Church Woods Nature Reserve on a spring day is a sublime experience. Spring ephemerals such as Blue Cohosh, Trout Lily, White Trillium, and Red Trillium colour the forest understory beautifully. If you look closely though, you’ll notice a few things are amiss, thick patches of invasive garlic …
The Crisis Marches On
As poppies bloom on lapels across the country it is time to turn our attention to the legacy of war. Despite the time set aside to give thanks and reflect, war is an unthinkable thing. With news coming thick and fast from Ukraine, it is still impossible to imagine the …
A Letter from our President
To our dedicated community of Couchiching Conservancy supporters: On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is with sincere gratitude, along with excitement for the future, that I let you know of an upcoming change in leadership for the organization. Our current executive director, Mark Bisset, has announced that he …
Reconciliation and Conservation
The 30th of this month will mark our second National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. This day makes space for Canadians to honour those affected, and reflect on the legacy of the residential school system in our country. The occasion was borne out of a need outlined in the Truth …
Leida & Roman Marley Nature Reserve Unveiling
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Rediscovering My Own Backyard: The Wildlands Road Trip
A common misconception about road trips is that they need to cover long distances in far-away lands over an extended period of time. The truth is, you don’t have to travel across the world to experience new things, explore new landscapes, and have a great adventure. As part of The Couchiching …
Paddling the dark secrets of the Black River
Couchiching Conservancy’s Passport to Nature program offers ‘paddle party’ on this ‘incredible river’ that helps tell the history of the region. What better way to try out a new canoe route than be guided by a professional biologist and joined by a group of paddling adventurers? I always love the opportunity …
Nicholson Nature Reserve Unveiling
Here is your look at the Nicholson Nature Reserve! LEARN MORE : https://couchichingconserv.ca/what-we-do/properties/nicholson-nature-reserve/
Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy
Today we join 90+ nature groups in urging Steven Guilbeault to ensure that Canada’s first-ever climate adaptation strategy advances the protection of critical ecosystems (forests, wetlands, coastlines and oceans) upon which our survival depends. #cdnpoli