Annual chemical control of Dog Strangling Vine in Carden is necessary to protect this globally-unique alvar. The spraying program has been successful and each year less and less chemical application is necessary. Great care is taken to spot spray and only the minimal amount of chemical is needed to kill …
Job Posting: Bookkeeper
The Conservancy is looking for a bookkeeper to ensure the financial aspects of our organization run smoothly. That includes processing donations, paying invoices, updating QuickBooks, database maintenance, and more. Read the full job description here. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by June 11, 2021.
Striking a balance
I am sitting in the gazebo at Grant’s Woods and working remotely. There are so many birds singing – Black-throated Green Warbler, Brown Creeper, Eastern Meadowlark, Pileated Woodpecker. It’s a long list.
Estate Planning Webinar
A legacy gift is one of the most important gifts you could make. It roots your values and beliefs in a mission to protect nature and create a legacy that lasts for generations. Do you have a will?
Events to connect you to nature
We have launched our seventh annual Passport to Nature program and 17th annual Carden Challenge!
Carden Alvar conservation area expanded
Carden Alvar conservation area expanded. Over 500 hectares (over 1,000 acres) conserved in the heart of Carden Alvar.
Join Us: Field Biologist Job Posting
Download a PDF of the Job Description Here Reports To: Conserved Lands Manager Location: Orillia, Ontario Duration: Permanent, Full-Time Wages & Benefits: $18/ hr for a 37.5 hr work week & employee benefits plan Deadline for Submissions: Friday April 16th, 2021, 4 pm Start Date: Early May, 2021 The Couchiching …
77 acres along the Black River protected thanks to Marley family and The Couchiching Conservancy
The Conservancy is celebrating its newest Nature Reserve, thanks to a donation by the Marley family!
Thank you! Annual General Meeting Re-cap
Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual Annual General Meeting and Film Festival!
Notes from the Field – Winter 2021
Animal sightings can be very rare on a cold February afternoon, but wildlife leave a story behind in the snow. Visits to Sweetwater Nature Reserve this winter have revealed coyote, fox and deer tracks, and also this spot in the snow where an owl dove headfirst after a rodent, leaving …