It was June 5, 2022 and I was testing my car along Alvar Road, listening for birds that I could add to my square for the Breeding Bird Atlas project. A distance along the road, I heard a Hermit Thrush singing very near the road. The Hermit Thrush song may …
The Church Woods Nature Reserve: Protecting urban wild spaces
Walking through The Church Woods Nature Reserve on a spring day is a sublime experience. Spring ephemerals such as Blue Cohosh, Trout Lily, White Trillium, and Red Trillium colour the forest understory beautifully. If you look closely though, you’ll notice a few things are amiss, thick patches of invasive garlic …
Leida & Roman Marley Nature Reserve Unveiling
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Rediscovering My Own Backyard: The Wildlands Road Trip
A common misconception about road trips is that they need to cover long distances in far-away lands over an extended period of time. The truth is, you don’t have to travel across the world to experience new things, explore new landscapes, and have a great adventure. As part of The Couchiching …
Paddling the dark secrets of the Black River
Couchiching Conservancy’s Passport to Nature program offers ‘paddle party’ on this ‘incredible river’ that helps tell the history of the region. What better way to try out a new canoe route than be guided by a professional biologist and joined by a group of paddling adventurers? I always love the opportunity …
Nicholson Nature Reserve Unveiling
Here is your look at the Nicholson Nature Reserve! LEARN MORE : https://couchichingconserv.ca/what-we-do/properties/nicholson-nature-reserve/
Rosebush Landing comes to life
The dream of a canoe & kayak launch at Ron Reid Nature Reserve is now a reality. This 729 acre nature reserve is surrounded by QEII Wildlands Provincial Park, and has a 4 kilometre stretch of the Black River running through it. It’s an ideal destination for a paddle, yet …
Earth Day a perfect day for spring cleanup of Scout Valley
In celebration of Earth Day, approximately 20 local people took part in a cleanup of Scout Valley Saturday morning. The Couchiching Conservancy, which has an easement on Scout Valley, hosted Saturday’s event as part of their Passport to Nature program. Participants roamed around the parking lot and onto the trail armed with garbage bags …
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 …
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 …