The caw of the crow, the flight of a bat, and the shadow of a spider all become a bit more spooky this time of year. Read some interesting facts about four spooky species here. Four Spooky Species Facts During the month of October, some species are seen a little …
5 Exciting Things to Do this Fall
Fall is such a beautiful time of the year, but it’s only here for a short amount of time! Here are 5 ways you can make the most of out fall – 1 – Visit the Adams Nature Reserve The Adams Nature Reserve is just one of the Nature Reserves we protect …
Identifying priority lands for protection in Simcoe County
A guest blog post from our colleagues at Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition.
Supporter Spotlight: Katie Paveley & Robert Vella
The wilderness in the region is special for Katie and Robert. They were engaged at one of the Nature Reserves and will have a small ceremony at a property as well. Explain your connection to this area: Orillia is a special place for us because it is the first home we …
Tracking wildlife in the winter
Snow provides a unique way of recording the passing-by of various species of wildlife. Their tracks and trails reveal not only what species are hanging around for the winter, but may also reveal some of their behaviours: Are they solitary or travelling as a family? Eating plants or catching prey? Denning in the snow or constantly moving?
Passport to Nature – upcoming events
There are still spots available for some upcoming Passport to Nature events!
The Perilous Life of a Nesting Turtle
Turtle Nesting season is winding down, but there are still some on the move finding nesting sites or going back to their wetlands. Here are some things to remember: The reason we see so many turtles on the roads at this time of year is that females are looking for that …
Notes From the Field – Summer 2019
During a recent Salamander Monitoring visit to Church Woods with Kim Trudeau & family, they encountered two Eastern Red-backed Salamanders. This terrestrial species of salamander can live for up to 25 years and requires a damp environment to survive. This is because they need to breathe through their skin as they …
Notes from the Field – Summer 2019
Photo: Kim Trudeau
Volunteers receive Freshwater Hero award!
Volunteers Meagan Coughlin & Jamie Ross are veterans of the Conservancy’s Water Quality Monitoring Program Freshwater Future, a cross-border organization working to protect the Great Lakes, has awarded The Couchiching Conservancy the 2019 Freshwater Hero award for their, “innovative and progressive approaches to land and water conservation and stewardship.” “Whether it’s …