The Orillia Naturalists’ Club steward Carthew Bay Nature Reserve and visited March 11th for their winter monitoring visit. Their report that everything was in good shape is a great relief to staff. Now more than ever we need your eyes and ears to help us care for Nature Reserves. …
Holiday Wishes from The Couchiching Conservancy
Thank you for making 2019 so great! We are honoured to stand with you to protect nature for future generations. Office Closure: We will close by 3:00pm on December 24th and re-open on January 2. Make Your 2019 Gift to Power 2020 Conservation Effort! With your help, we are always …
Fall 2019 Notes from the Field
Alvar Runoff: The recent rain and snowmelt have created a lot of water on the alvar at Bluebird Ranch. Although it may appear to be “just sitting there”, it is actually following an eons old route of seeping across the grassland areas and joining a seasonal stream that feeds westward …
Facts about Halloween’s Four Spooky Species
The caw of the crow, the flight of a bat, and the shadow of a spider all become a bit more spooky this time of year. Read some interesting facts about four spooky species here. Four Spooky Species Facts During the month of October, some species are seen a little …
5 Exciting Things to Do this Fall
Fall is such a beautiful time of the year, but it’s only here for a short amount of time! Here are 5 ways you can make the most of out fall – 1 – Visit the Adams Nature Reserve The Adams Nature Reserve is just one of the Nature Reserves we protect …
Identifying priority lands for protection in Simcoe County
A guest blog post from our colleagues at Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition.
Supporter Spotlight: Katie Paveley & Robert Vella
The wilderness in the region is special for Katie and Robert. They were engaged at one of the Nature Reserves and will have a small ceremony at a property as well. Explain your connection to this area: Orillia is a special place for us because it is the first home we …
Tracking wildlife in the winter
Snow provides a unique way of recording the passing-by of various species of wildlife. Their tracks and trails reveal not only what species are hanging around for the winter, but may also reveal some of their behaviours: Are they solitary or travelling as a family? Eating plants or catching prey? Denning in the snow or constantly moving?
Passport to Nature – upcoming events
There are still spots available for some upcoming Passport to Nature events!
The Perilous Life of a Nesting Turtle
Turtle Nesting season is winding down, but there are still some on the move finding nesting sites or going back to their wetlands. Here are some things to remember: The reason we see so many turtles on the roads at this time of year is that females are looking for that …