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TRAIL STATUS UPDATES

In News by couchiching

August 11, 2025 All nature reserves closed because of the April ice storm are now re-opened. July 22nd, 2025 All Couchiching Conservancy nature reserves except Kris Starr Nature Reserve are NOW OPEN.  If You Would Like To Help Volunteer Trail Clean Up Dates:  Thurs: July 10 T.C. Agnew Clean Up …

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Labourers – Roadside EcoPassage Construction (2 Positions Available)

In 3 - Fall, Job Opportunities, News, Whitney Wetland Nature Reserve by couchiching

Location: Whitney Wetland Nature Reserve, Ramara Employer: The Couchiching ConservancyStart Date: October 2025, when two workers are hiredJob Type: Temporary Contract/ Full-Time (2 Weeks)Wage: $20-25/hourApplication Deadline: until filled The Couchiching Conservancy is a non-profit charitable land trust that has helped to protect 15,135 acres of environmentally significant land in the …

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Green Power vs. Green Space in Kawartha Lakes

In Birds, Carden Alvar, News by couchiching

An article by Joel Wittnebel A large-scale solar project has been proposed on one of the world’s rarest habitats — raising questions about how we balance renewable energy development with biodiversity conservation. This piece from The Pointer explores the challenges and potential impacts of the project.

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Who Uses Land Trusts?

In Featured, Grants Woods, News by couchiching

To increase the community’s awareness of The Couchiching Conservancy’s work, we’re writing a monthly column in Orillia Matters. This was originally published on Sept. 4th. “Visitors Find Peace And Purpose At Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve” An almost two-year-old named Winter, is in a raincoat repeatedly, and proudly, pressing the accessibility …

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Field Notes: Monarch Monitoring

In 2 - Summer, Community Science, Featured, Field notes, News, Species at Risk, Stewardship by couchiching

Throughout the Summer months, you might see Monarch Butterflies sunning themselves on warm sidewalks, spiralling through the air in courtship displays, or sipping nectar from flowers like Asters and Goldenrod. The sight of these vibrant butterflies has grown less common in recent years, however, as Monarch populations continue to decline …

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My Summer at Couchiching Conservancy

In 2 - Summer, Eldridge, Featured, News by couchiching

This summer, I’ve had the privilege to work as an Invasive Species Technician with The Couchiching Conservancy, and it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. Going into this job, I knew I cared about the environment, but I didn’t realize just how much I’d grow to …