Are you or your family members looking for unique adventures to get outside and enjoy the remaining weeks of precious summer weather? Then take a look at the events and activities offered by the Couchiching Conservancy through their Passport to Nature program. There are two in-person Passport to Nature events …
Join us in celebrating our newest addition!
It is with great pleasure that we announce the addition of seven small but mighty acres to The Conservancy roster. These seven acres build on the Turnbull Ranch Nature Reserve, originally a conservation easement protected in December 1999 and later donated fully to the Conservancy by Carolyn and Neil Turnbull …
Couchiching Conservancy 30th Anniversary Art Contest
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! The Couchiching Conservancy is holding an art contest in celebration of our 30th anniversary. The winner of this contest will have their design featured on a t-shirt for sale on our online merchandise shop! Here’s how it works: UPDATE: This Art Contest is now closed. Thank you …
Local youth community science youth stewardship project to honour the memory of Angela Rehhorn and 17 other Canadians
Beginning this summer, a new youth community science program of The Couchiching Conservancy will provide opportunities for local youth (between the age of 16 and 30) to participate in conservation projects. The Angela Rehhorn Commemorative Project, as the new program is named, will allow youth to be involved in making …
Notes from The Field- Summer 2023
We hope you enjoyed reading about the kickoff of all our monitoring projects and outdoor activities in The Spring Edition of Notes from the Field! This summer is also packed with activities on our Nature Reserves. September 8, 2023- A Review of Fascinating Forests Passport to Nature Another Passport to …
75-hectares permanently protected in Ramara Township
The Late John Pitts and Kathleen Milligan honoured at Sweetwater Farm Nature Reserve unveiling ceremony Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Orillia, Ontario – Supporters of the Couchiching Conservancy, including family and friends, celebrated the unveiling of the Sweetwater Farm Nature Reserve. The 75-hectare (185-acre) property in the heart of Ramara, located …
Celebrate Pollinator Week with Pollinator Bingo
Register for Pollinator Bingo Here National Pollinator Week is from June 19-25, 2023. Pollinators play an important role in the ecosystem by transporting pollen and fertilizing plants. The Couchiching Conservancy has helped to protect over 14,000 acres in the Couchiching and Severn region. This protected land provides connected, species-rich habitat …
An antidote to despair is action
Canada is on fire from coast to coast. And ironically, today is Clean Air Day. As of June 2nd, wildfires are burning across six provinces and one territory in Canada — and they’re still spreading in an unprecedented way. So far, more than 2,200 fires have broken out across the country …
Meet our summer staff!
Hi! My name is Quinlan MacDonald and I am one of the Summer Interns with the Couchiching Conservancy for this season! I am currently in my 4th year at Trent University, completing my bachelor’s degree in biology which I will be finishing over the summer. During this time, I focused …
Supporter Story: Crowther family
This month’s Supporter Spotlight features Richard and Joan Crowther, and their daughter and son, Barbara Crowther and Hugh Crowther. Growing up in the United States, the love of birding started with mom, Joan. Once the family moved to Washington, coastal birds peaked Richard’s interest and he was hooked. Whether it …