What is the Carden Bird Blitz? The Couchiching Conservancy’s Carden Bird Blitz is an annual event where nearly 60 birders gather at dawn on the Carden Alvar to record as many bird species as possible in a single morning. The data collected is then shared with organizations such as Ontario …
Embrace summer, explore nature
Summer is here! As forests burst with green, birds fill the air with song, and trails come alive with activity, there’s no better time to reconnect with the land – and make a real difference – right here in our region. At The Couchiching Conservancy, we know that protecting nature …
Tracking Migration in the Carden Conservation Corridor with Motus Towers
The Couchiching Conservancy protects over 15,000 acres that are home to various flying species of birds, bats, and insects. Have you ever stopped and wondered “Where are they flying to?” many of these animals live here, many are just passing through along their migration routes. Studying migration used to require …
Embrace spring, explore nature
Spring is a time of renewal – and a powerful reminder that nature needs us, too. As forests green up, birds return, and trails come alive again, there are so many ways to reconnect with the land and make a real difference right here in our region. At The Couchiching …
Couchiching Conservancy Celebrates 32nd Annual General Meeting with Major Conservation Momentum
The Couchiching Conservancy welcomed members, partners, and community leaders to its 32nd Annual General Meeting on March 28 at Hawk Ridge Golf Club, featuring guest speaker Dr. Anabela Bonada from the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation and celebrating a year of conservation impact. Over the past year, the Conservancy protected …
Annual General Meeting – Sat. March 28
Join Us in Shaping Nature’s Future Together! Saturday, March 28 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (doors open at 1:00pm) Hawk Ridge Golf Club (1151 Hurlwood Ln, Severn) Accessibility: there is ample parking. It is possible to be dropped off at the front door. There are wheelchair friendly doors with buttons …
Grant’s Woods Trails Temporarily Closed On Weekdays For Office Renovation
2026-04-07: We are open again Please excuse us while we grow! The Couchiching Conservancy office, which is located at Grant’s Woods Nature Reserve trailhead is under construction. We currently have 11 employees dedicated to land conservation, working in a building with four offices. Our storage room is being renovated to …
Nature Counts 2025 – Event Recap
Nature Counts is our annual volunteer appreciation day, where we celebrate the incredible impact our volunteers make across all of our programs. With 200+ volunteers, 5,242 hours contributed, and 12+ community science programs in action this year, there was a lot to acknowledge — and even more to be inspired …
The Couchiching Conservancy Protects the Blackwell Brady Clark Nature Reserve, Strengthening Wildlife Corridors Near Washago
The Couchiching Conservancy has permanently protected the Blackwell Brady Clark Nature Reserve, a 30-hectare (74-acre) property located just 1.44 kilometres west of Washago, Ontario. This newly secured reserve is a significant step toward connecting two of the region’s most important natural corridors: the Matchedash Wildlands and the Black River Wildlands. …
The Couchiching Conservancy Kicks Off Giving Tuesday with a challenge gift from Orillia Naturalists’ Club to Protect 430 Acres on Lake Dalrymple
The Couchiching Conservancy has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to permanently protect 430-acres of remarkable natural land on the shores of Lake Dalrymple, and protect Land for Life. To kick start this initiative, the Orillia Naturalists’ Club, executive and members have contributed towards this property, and are challenging the community to match …