The Couchiching Conservancy is seeking two enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Invasive Species Technicians for the summer. This role offers the opportunity for training in Best Practices for mapping, monitoring and controlling invasive plants as designated by the Ontario Invasive Plant Council and Invasive Species Centre. Technicians will …
Annual General Meeting: Sat, March 29
Join Us in Shaping Nature’s Future Together! Saturday, March 29th2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (doors open at 1:00pm)Hawk Ridge Golf Club (1151 Hurlwood Ln, Severn)Accessibility: there is ample parking. It is possible to be dropped off at the front door. There are wheelchair friendly doors with buttons to open. The …
Remembering Ron Reid
A giant in the land conservation movement passed away at his home in Washago on Sunday, December 15th. His partner of 45 years, Janet, and their sons Alex and Peter were by his side. Ron Reid is locally known as co-founder and first Executive Director of the Couchiching Conservancy, formed …
Learning isn’t always as ‘Natural’ as you might think
As published in Orillia Matters on Dec. 8, 2024 Recently, I left a job in morning radio to work at the Couchiching Conservancy. I’ve spent the past few months thinking about the ways we learn and speak. It’s been really intimidating learning new things, especially when I feel guilty for …
The Couchiching Conservancy furthers land protection efforts near Hillsdale thanks to donors
The Couchiching Conservancy has increased land protection thanks to two donors, Sandy Agnew and Lynne Melnyk. The 39.5-acre property, 9km north of Hillsdale, was originally protected under an easement agreement in 2004 and has now been donated outright to the Conservancy. An easement is a legal entity that allows land …