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169-hectares protected in perpetuity : Deverell-Morton Nature Reserve protected

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Couchiching Conservancy adds 55th protected property SEPTEMBER 20, 2023, ORILLIA, ONTARIO – The Couchiching Conservancy is overjoyed to announce the protection of the Deverell-Morton Nature Reserve. This 169-hectare (417-acre) parcel is in Carden Township, 35km east of Orillia. The property has been in the Deverell family since the mid 1800’s. …

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Where Art Meets Nature: Art Trees of Oro-Medonte

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I have always lived around trees.  In the mountains of Colorado and Southern British Columbia they were something I took for granted.  Now living here in the beautiful forests of deciduous hardwoods, I find myself appreciating them in a new way.  Recently I took a drive through Craighurst and visited …

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Couchiching Conservancy 30th Anniversary Art Contest

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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:

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75-hectares permanently protected in Ramara Township

In Media Releases, Nature Reserves & Easements, News by couchiching

The Late John Pitts and Kathleen Milligan honoured at Sweetwater Farm Nature Reserve unveiling ceremony Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Orillia, Ontario – Supporters of the Couchiching Conservancy, including family and friends, celebrated the unveiling of the Sweetwater Farm Nature Reserve. The 75-hectare (185-acre) property in the heart of Ramara, located …

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Celebrate Pollinator Week with Pollinator Bingo

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Register for Pollinator Bingo Here National Pollinator Week is from June 19-25, 2023. Pollinators play an important role in the ecosystem by transporting pollen and fertilizing plants. The Couchiching Conservancy has helped to protect over 14,000 acres in the Couchiching and Severn region. This protected land provides connected, species-rich habitat …

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An antidote to despair is action

In Climate Change, News by couchiching

Canada is on fire from coast to coast. And ironically, today is Clean Air Day. As of June 2nd, wildfires are burning across six provinces and one territory in Canada — and they’re still spreading in an unprecedented way. So far, more than 2,200 fires have broken out across the country …

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Supporter Story: Crowther family

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This month’s Supporter Spotlight features Richard and Joan Crowther, and their daughter and son, Barbara Crowther and Hugh Crowther. Growing up in the United States, the love of birding started with mom, Joan. Once the family moved to Washington, coastal birds peaked Richard’s interest and he was hooked. Whether it …