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 …
At Home with The Couchiching Conservancy
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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 …