Our newly upgraded accessible trail is officially open! Over the years, Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve has provided local residents and visitors with a serene and captivating environment, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation, education, and relaxation. We estimate that over 7,000 people visit the trails each year, a vital part of …
Protecting the Heart of Nature: Building stronger corridors of protected wilderness
As a dedicated supporter of our conservation family, you understand the critical importance of preserving our natural landscapes for future generations. We wanted to provide you with an update on our conservation efforts. It seems these days we are seeing ever increasing evidence of the impacts of climate change and …
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 …
Notes from The Field- Summer 2023
We hope you enjoyed reading about the kickoff of all our monitoring projects and outdoor activities in The Spring Edition of Notes from the Field! This summer is also packed with activities on our Nature Reserves. September 8, 2023- A Review of Fascinating Forests Passport to Nature Another Passport to …
75-hectares permanently protected in Ramara Township
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 …
Celebrate Pollinator Week with Pollinator Bingo
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 …
An antidote to despair is action
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 …
Supporter Story: Crowther family
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 …
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 area that this easement is in is a key strategic area we are focusing on. We have deemed it Bass Lake West, which …
Indigenous Perspectives on Conservation: Workshop with Gary Pritchard
On February 16th, Conservancy staff Courtney, Alysha, Madeleine, and Brandon attended a workshop at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation called Indigenous Perspectives on Conservation: Moving Beyond Species at Risk Conservation. It was hosted by the Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA). This important day of listening and learning more deeply about …