Orillia, Ontario – September 11, 2023 – Brewery Bay and The Couchiching Conservancy are thrilled to announce an exciting upcoming event that brings together delicious cuisine, community spirit, and environmental conservation. On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, Brewery Bay will host a fundraising dinner in support of The Couchiching Conservancy, a …
Soak up the rest of summer with our events and activities
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 …
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 …
Carden Challenge participants raise $30K & count hundreds of species!
Beautiful blue skies and warm weather greeted the 74 people who took part in the 19th annual Carden Challenge. It was fun being together in celebration of this landscape and the species who call it home. All together, participants raised an impressive $30,000 for alvar stewardship efforts. Thank you to …
Unveiling the Frantzke-Williamson Easement
On a beautiful sunny day, staff and friends of Evelyn Frantzke and Robert Williamson gathered at their home to celebrate the completion of their 44.5-acre easement. The easement was completed in January 2023 – check out the OrilliaToday article here. The area that this easement is in is a key strategic …
Thank you – 2023 Annual General Meeting Recap
Our thanks to over 190 people who attended in person and on Zoom! It was wonderful to connect with you again and share work accomplished in 2022 as well as plans for 2023 and beyond. A written re-cap is below our video recording. Re-cap: Jane Bonsteel read highlights from the …
Thank you: 2023 Annual General Meeting!
Please save the date for our 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM): Saturday, March 4th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm! This year we will be holding our AGM as a hybrid format: in-person at Hawk Ridge Golf Club (1151 Hurlwood Ln, Severn) or live via Zoom. Our AGM is the …
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 …
Paddling the dark secrets of the Black River
Couchiching Conservancy’s Passport to Nature program offers ‘paddle party’ on this ‘incredible river’ that helps tell the history of the region. What better way to try out a new canoe route than be guided by a professional biologist and joined by a group of paddling adventurers? I always love the opportunity …
Nicholson Nature Reserve Unveiling
Here is your look at the Nicholson Nature Reserve! LEARN MORE : https://couchichingconserv.ca/what-we-do/properties/nicholson-nature-reserve/