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 …
Facts about Halloween’s Four Spooky Species
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 …