A Letter from our President
To our dedicated community of Couchiching Conservancy supporters: On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is with sincere gratitude, along with anticipation for the future, that I let you know of an upcoming change in leadership for the organization. Our current Executive Director, Dorthea Hangaard, has announced that she …
Birds, Beer & Bingo
To increase the community’s awareness of The Couchiching Conservancy’s work, we’re writing a monthly column in Orillia Matters. This was originally published on Oct. 22nd. “Do You Hear That? It’s The Call Of The Great Outdoors” Over lunch this spring, a colleague at The Couchiching Conservancy told us she heard …
Green Power vs. Green Space in Kawartha Lakes
An article by Joel Wittnebel A large-scale solar project has been proposed on one of the world’s rarest habitats — raising questions about how we balance renewable energy development with biodiversity conservation. This piece from The Pointer explores the challenges and potential impacts of the project.
Who Uses Land Trusts?
To increase the community’s awareness of The Couchiching Conservancy’s work, we’re writing a monthly column in Orillia Matters. This was originally published on Sept. 4th. “Visitors Find Peace And Purpose At Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve” An almost two-year-old named Winter, is in a raincoat repeatedly, and proudly, pressing the accessibility …
“Conservancy Building Lifeline To Help Wildlife Cross Road Safely”
In an effort to highlight the work you support, The Conservancy now has a monthly column in Orillia Matters. This was originally published on August 5th. I’m speeding along Highway 12 when I see a mother duck with a line of ducklings trying to cross ahead of me. There are …
Field Notes: Monarch Monitoring
Throughout the Summer months, you might see Monarch Butterflies sunning themselves on warm sidewalks, spiralling through the air in courtship displays, or sipping nectar from flowers like Asters and Goldenrod. The sight of these vibrant butterflies has grown less common in recent years, however, as Monarch populations continue to decline …
Wildfire Risk on Couchiching Conservancy Nature Reserves
The Couchiching Conservancy region is currently under high or extreme fire risk. Conditions are dangerously dry due to a lack of rain over the past months. Vegetation is crispy and there is an excess of fuel in forested areas due to deadfall from this spring’s historic ice storm. Current Closures …
My Summer at Couchiching Conservancy
This summer, I’ve had the privilege to work as an Invasive Species Technician with The Couchiching Conservancy, and it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. Going into this job, I knew I cared about the environment, but I didn’t realize just how much I’d grow to …