14 teams and 66 participants searched for as many species as possible from Friday, May 27 at 6:00pm to Saturday, May 28 at 6:00pm, while raising money to help the Conservancy protect the Carden Alvar. All together they counted 247 species and raised over $33,000 for alvar conservation efforts! See …
My First Carden Challenge
I remember my first Carden Challenge; how could I forget? It was the first time I woke up pre-dawn for something that wasn’t an international flight. Although, that something did have wings. I’d opted to participate in the Conservancy’s largest fundraiser of the year, a 24-hour birding and biodiversity marathon …
Passport to Nature is here!
The Couchiching Conservancy is inviting you to get out, connect and protect nature through the popular Passport to Nature program. This year the conservancy is offering a hybrid program of in-person events, virtual seminars and downloadable activities. New for this year are the Family Fun Collection of downloadable activities, two …
Annual General Meeting Re-Cap
Our thanks to all who registered, attended and watched the recording of our Annual General Meeting! Over 270 people were involved this year. HIGHLIGHTS: Executive Director, Mark Bisset, welcomed everyone to our second virtual Meeting; Lisa Neville, Board Member & Secretary, reviewed the minutes of the last Meeting; Neil Gray, …
Celebrating Women in Conservation
As a woman, I love to relish in reflect on International Women’s Day. After all, there is so much to celebrate. On days like this I frequently look to famous international figures for insight, like Jane Goodall or Greta Thunberg. But this year it hit me; I don’t have to …
When we Love Nature, she Loves us Back
Valentines Day; not everyone loves it, but for me it’s always been a good excuse for celebration and theme-based chocolate. From exchanging little cards with my friends in school, to roses, dinners and ‘Galantines’ as an adult. I can think of no notion more worthy of celebration than love. As …
New 100-acre Nature Reserve protected
The Couchiching Conservancy is celebrating another conservation success, with the protection of the Nicholson Nature Reserve on November 30, a 100-acre (40 hectare) parcel near Sebright. The property was donated by Gary Nicholson in honour of his family, which has owned the property since the late 1800s. Located in Ramara …
Remembering the Anthropocene
Remembrance Day holds a great deal of gravity for me. I know the stories of my grandfathers, great grandfathers and great-great uncles. I know which of my great grandmothers worked in munitions factories, I have held my grandmother’s ration card, and seen pictures of Nan the day the war ended. …
Doing more for nature
Little did we know when my wife Charon and I relocated to the Couchiching area that there were so many natural areas to explore, so many recreational opportunities to enjoy and so many people like you with an interest and passion for conservation. We love it here and have become …
Virtual Unveiling & Tour of the Taylor Reserve
In July of 2020, The Couchiching Conservancy celebrated another conservation success: Protection of 175 acres 14km east of Washago on the Black River Road. The property was donated by Dr. Ron Taylor and Charlene Taylor. The property dedication was on hold due to the pandemic.