What if you could help wildlife move safely across the landscape without leaving your couch? Through an innovative project on Zooniverse, local youth are helping The Couchiching Conservancy understand how fences affect wildlife movement – and providing information that could lead to real conservation action on the ground. Why Wildlife …
Tick Safety Information
Summer is in full swing! If you’re heading out to explore one of the Couchiching Conservancy’s nature reserves, be sure to keep these tick safety tips in mind before you go. Stay safe while exploring the Couchiching Conservancy’s nature reserves this summer!
Carden Bird Blitz – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carden Bird Blitz? The Couchiching Conservancy’s Carden Bird Blitz is an annual event where nearly 60 birders gather at dawn on the Carden Alvar to record as many bird species as possible in a single morning. The data collected is then shared with organizations such as Ontario …
Embrace summer, explore nature
Summer is here! As forests burst with green, birds fill the air with song, and trails come alive with activity, there’s no better time to reconnect with the land – and make a real difference – right here in our region. At The Couchiching Conservancy, we know that protecting nature …
Tracking Migration in the Carden Conservation Corridor with Motus Towers
The Couchiching Conservancy protects over 15,000 acres that are home to various flying species of birds, bats, and insects. Have you ever stopped and wondered “Where are they flying to?” many of these animals live here, many are just passing through along their migration routes. Studying migration used to require …
Embrace spring, explore nature
Spring is a time of renewal – and a powerful reminder that nature needs us, too. As forests green up, birds return, and trails come alive again, there are so many ways to reconnect with the land and make a real difference right here in our region. At The Couchiching …
Couchiching Conservancy Celebrates 32nd Annual General Meeting with Major Conservation Momentum
The Couchiching Conservancy welcomed members, partners, and community leaders to its 32nd Annual General Meeting on March 28 at Hawk Ridge Golf Club, featuring guest speaker Dr. Anabela Bonada from the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation and celebrating a year of conservation impact. Over the past year, the Conservancy protected …
Annual General Meeting – Sat. March 28
Join Us in Shaping Nature’s Future Together! Saturday, March 28 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (doors open at 1:00pm) Hawk Ridge Golf Club (1151 Hurlwood Ln, Severn) Accessibility: there is ample parking. It is possible to be dropped off at the front door. There are wheelchair friendly doors with buttons …
Grant’s Woods Trails Temporarily Closed On Weekdays For Office Renovation
2026-04-07: We are open again Please excuse us while we grow! The Couchiching Conservancy office, which is located at Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve trailhead is under construction. We currently have 11 employees dedicated to land conservation, working in a building with four offices. Our storage room is being renovated to …
Nature Counts 2025 – Event Recap
Nature Counts is our annual volunteer appreciation day, where we celebrate the incredible impact our volunteers make across all of our programs. With 200+ volunteers, 5,242 hours contributed, and 12+ community science programs in action this year, there was a lot to acknowledge — and even more to be inspired …