Brechin, Ontario – June 30, 2026 – The Couchiching Conservancy has permanently protected the Lake Dalrymple Alvar Nature Reserve, a 174-hectare (nearly 430-acre) property located 7 kilometres northeast of Brechin, Ontario in Ramara township. This milestone expands the Carden Alvar Important Bird & Biodiversity Area and marks a historic moment …
Land in Trust: Where Conservation & Art Meet
What does it mean to hold land in trust? It means caring for something that is bigger than ourselves – protecting the forests, wetlands, shorelines and rare ecosystems that make this region special, and ensuring they are here for future generations. This summer, the City of Orillia and the Couchiching …
Youth Use Technology to Help Wildlife Move Freely
What if you could help wildlife move safely across the landscape without leaving your couch? Through an innovative project on Zooniverse, local youth are helping The Couchiching Conservancy understand how fences affect wildlife movement – and providing information that could lead to real conservation action on the ground. Why Wildlife …
Embrace summer, explore nature
Summer is here! As forests burst with green, birds fill the air with song, and trails come alive with activity, there’s no better time to reconnect with the land – and make a real difference – right here in our region. At The Couchiching Conservancy, we know that protecting nature …