View Post

Local youth community science youth stewardship project to honour the memory of Angela Rehhorn and 17 other Canadians

In Climate Change, Community Science, Funding, Media Releases, People, Wildlife on Roads by couchiching

Beginning this summer, a new youth community science program of The Couchiching Conservancy will provide opportunities for local youth (between the age of 16 and 30) to participate in conservation projects. The Angela Rehhorn Commemorative Project, as the new program is named, will allow youth to be involved in making …

View Post

A Big Thank You to the Youssef-Warren Foundation

In Community Science, Funding by couchiching

The Youssef-Warren Foundation is a Canadian family foundation that has benefitted conservation, arts, and healthcare organizations worldwide since 1997. They took a chance on our fledgling Community Science Program in 2017, and became annual supporters. As the foundation closes this year, we wish to send our heartfelt thanks for both …

View Post

Kick off your spring by giving back to nature

In Events, Funding by couchiching

Join the Conservancy on Saturday, April 23 for a group clean-up in Orillia at Scout Valley OR choose to pick up garbage throughout your neighbourhood or favourite walking place. Garbage bags will be provided at the group clean up, but please bring your own gloves. Share your photos with us …

View Post

Federal commitment to protect more land & nature

In Funding, News by couchiching

The Government of Canada is providing support for the delivery of a $100M to support the delivery of a four year, national program that will help protect more of Canada’s nature.The Couchiching Conservancy applauds the action and are eager to compete for the funds to help protect important wild spaces …