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Notes From the Field – 2022 Recap

In 1 - Spring, 2 - Summer, 3 - Fall, 4 - Winter, Community Science, Fauna, Flora, Frogs, People, Property Maintenance, Salamanders, Stewardship, Turtles, Water by couchiching

Check out what the Couchiching Conservancy Community Science teams and stewardship staff have been up to in 2022. We also have focused Notes from the field for Winter, Spring and Summer. On March 25, Aiesha and Toby set up acoustic monitoring devices on a tree overlooking a wetland. These devices …

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Passport to Nature is here!

In 1 - Spring, 2 - Summer, 3 - Fall, 4 - Winter, Carden Alvar, Events, Kids, Nature Reserves & Easements, News by couchiching

The Couchiching Conservancy is inviting you to get out, connect and protect nature through the popular Passport to Nature program. This year the conservancy is offering a hybrid program of in-person events, virtual seminars and downloadable activities. New for this year are the Family Fun Collection of downloadable activities, two …

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Meet our Engagement Organizer

In 1 - Spring, 2 - Summer, 3 - Fall, 4 - Winter, Events by couchiching

Written by Kathy Hunt for OrilliaMatters For Samantha Vessios, capturing the beauty of the outdoors with her camera has been her “passport” to nature. Now, as the new Engagement Organizer with the Couchiching Conservancy, her passport to nature has become more meaningful. Among other duties, Vessios is responsible for helping …

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Celebrating Success in 2021

In 4 - Winter by couchiching

As 2021 comes to a close and we look forward to ringing in 2022 The Couchiching Conservancy has an incredible bounty to be grateful for, and we invite you to share the feeling. This year, The Conservancy was able to continue its essential work despite the ongoing challenges brought on …

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Wishing you a Safe & Happy Season!

In 4 - Winter by couchiching

The holidays are almost here, and we’ve got you covered with a new Holiday Green Giving Guide! Here’s our list of ideas for experiences or gifts to purchase in support of the mission to protect nature. Please note that the office closes at 3:00pm on Friday, December 24th and will …

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Notes from the Field – Winter 2021

In 4 - Winter by couchiching

Animal sightings can be very rare on a cold February afternoon, but wildlife leave a story behind in the snow.   Visits to Sweetwater Nature Reserve this winter have revealed  coyote, fox and deer tracks, and also this spot in the snow where an owl dove headfirst after a rodent, leaving …

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Holiday Message from The Couchiching Conservancy

In 4 - Winter by couchiching

Happy Holidays from the staff of The Couchiching Conservancy! Header photo: Snowy Owl by Toby Rowland Office Closure  The Grant’s Woods office continues to be closed and staff will be on holidays from December 25th-January 1st. If you are interested in making a donation, purchasing Holiday cards, or need to …