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Notes from the Field – Spring 2020
Windstorms and power outages are the perfect excuse to make impromptu monitoring visits. There could be downed trees blocking trails, and you also never know what creatures are around. Each visit to a Conservancy nature reserve holds a surprise, and on this day it was a dozen Hooded Merganser …
Welcome
We are so glad you are here! We have gathered up some information and resources for you as you connect with nature. Connect with us online on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Guidelines for Footpath & Trail Use: If the parking area is at capacity, please come back at another time or visit another trail. …
The Ripple Effect of an Environmental Champion
Angela Rehhorn’s team mates from the Canadian Conservation Corps made a special presentation to the Couchiching Conservancy on Saturday June 1st. The 19 youth from Angela’s CCC group arrived from all over Canada for the memorial service held in her honour at Hawk Ridge. Before the memorial, we had …
Nature Rising – 260+ attend Annual General Meeting
Thank you – so much – to all who attended our Annual General Meeting on March 7th! Over 260 people were in attendance this year, making it another record breaking year. Your passion and interest in protecting nature close to home is clear. The meeting was opened by Executive Director, …
Monthly Villager Feature: Building Resilience
We were sitting around the lunch table at the office laughing and joking about building resilience in children yesterday. Enjoying a laugh with coworkers and friends can really lift your spirits, especially funny stories of kids. That same day I went home, and after reading a few heavy articles on the …
Annual General Meeting, March 7th
All are welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting! This is a perfect opportunity to connect with others and learn about local conservation work. We will share conservation news from the year, stewardship and volunteer efforts, and plans for the future. All are welcome! Members have voting rights at …
Notes from the Field – Winter 2019 – 2020
The Orillia Naturalists’ Club steward Carthew Bay Nature Reserve and visited March 11th for their winter monitoring visit. Their report that everything was in good shape is a great relief to staff. Now more than ever we need your eyes and ears to help us care for Nature Reserves. …
Holiday Wishes from The Couchiching Conservancy
Thank you for making 2019 so great! We are honoured to stand with you to protect nature for future generations. Office Closure: We will close by 3:00pm on December 24th and re-open on January 2. Make Your 2019 Gift to Power 2020 Conservation Effort! With your help, we are always …
Fall 2019 Notes from the Field
Alvar Runoff: The recent rain and snowmelt have created a lot of water on the alvar at Bluebird Ranch. Although it may appear to be “just sitting there”, it is actually following an eons old route of seeping across the grassland areas and joining a seasonal stream that feeds westward …