The Couchiching Conservancy applauds the news that the Ontario government is investing in nature.
Can we learn to co-exist?
Rivers are the arteries of life in a landscape, yet in the city we treat them more like rain gutters. North Orillia is fortunate to have a rare cold water stream supporting Brook Trout in its midst, but it is gradually declining in health. We believe there’s a way to …
Are we honouring those who gave everything?
Writing this month’s article I am enjoying a beautiful sunny day. Peak leaf colour, my nieces are raking a pile to jump in, and I can’t think of a more idyllic picture of peaceful life. Of course, with Remembrance Day fast approaching, I am feeling deeply grateful.
Protect the Cedarhurst Alvar
We know you have been waiting to hear any news on the Cedarhurst development for a long time and we thank you for your patience. We have good news to share. The owners of the 1,350 acre property have decided to sell the property to the Nature Conservancy of …
Notes from the Field – Summer 2020
Wolf Run Alvar is a land-locked 303-acre nature reserve on the northern edge of Carden’s prime alvar habitat. Because the property is so difficult to access, it has become an annual tradition for Tom Wilson (Carden Field Naturalists) to lead a fall tour. This year presented even more challenges than …
The Couchiching Conservancy protects more wilderness to build connected corridors thanks to supporters
August 19, 2020, Orillia, ON – The Couchiching Conservancy is celebrating another conservation success, with the protection of the Whitney property, a 12 hectare (30 acre) parcel, 10km east of Orillia. The property was previously owned by Norman and Irene Whitney and creates a direct connection to the McIsaac Wetland, …
Supporter Spotlight – Janet Machan
Janet Machan has been a long-time supporter of local conservation work, with her work on the Passport to Nature committee and monthly support. Janet has been the key person behind getting the Passport to Nature registration set up each year, and we can’t thank her enough for the help! She …
Newest Nature Reserve created thanks to supporters
The Couchiching Conservancy is celebrating another conservation success, with the protection of the Taylor property, a 175 acre (70 hectares) parcel, 14km east of Washago. The property was owned by Dr. Ron Taylor and Charlene Taylor, making them our most recent land donors. Located between the Adams Nature Reserve (5 …
Our Latest Updates in these Uncharted Times
June 16th, 2020: All Nature Reserves with public trails have re-opened. Conservancy staff continue to work from home, and the Grant’s Woods office is closed. Grant’s Woods has a limit of 8 cars in the parking lot at a time. Volunteer teams of two who are not from the same …
Welcome to our updated website!
Hello! Welcome – things look a little different here. Here is a quick overview of changes. We hear from people frequently that they enjoy our website – it is updated regularly and connects people to information they need. For a while, we have known that there were aspects of the …