The 9th year of Passport to Nature is in the books! This year we reached over 350 participants with a hybrid program of in-person events, virtual seminars and downloadable activities. Visit https://couchichingconserv.ca/passport-to-nature/ to learn more about how to get out – connect – protect. Below is a recap of this …
Rediscovering My Own Backyard: The Wildlands Road Trip
A common misconception about road trips is that they need to cover long distances in far-away lands over an extended period of time. The truth is, you don’t have to travel across the world to experience new things, explore new landscapes, and have a great adventure. As part of The Couchiching …
Notes from the Field – Winter 2021
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 …
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 …