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 …
Voice For Nature
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 Nov. 20th. “Mother Nature deserves seat at boardroom table” Canada recently ranked at the bottom of a list of countries in Nature Connectedness. Canada! Land of trees, …
Birds, Beer & Bingo
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 Oct. 22nd. “Do You Hear That? It’s The Call Of The Great Outdoors” Over lunch this spring, a colleague at The Couchiching Conservancy told us she heard …
Who Uses Land Trusts?
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 …
Field Notes: Whitney Wetland Eco-passage Summer Updates
With the Summer in full swing, many reptiles are mating and nesting near lakes, rivers, and wetlands—which means that the roads adjacent to these areas are an even more perilous place than usual. When roads are built beside or bisecting natural areas, wildlife must either cross them, or risk remaining …
How To Solve A Problem You Don’t Know Exists?
To increase the community’s awareness of Couchiching Conservancy’s work, we’re writing monthly columns in the local media. The below article was originally published in Orillia Matters on July 2nd. Jocelyn and Brian trudge through the darkness, trying not to trip over tree roots as they make their way to the next bat …
How Does The Ice Storm Affect Nature?
In the wake of the intense ice storm our region recently endured, it’s clear that damage is extensive. The last time Canada experienced a similar event was 27 years ago when the 1998 Montreal Ice Storm caused devastation. Many of our communities will never look the same after this year’s …
Kids In Conservation
To increase the community’s awareness of the work of The Conservancy, we’ve been telling stories about what we do, how we do it and who is helping. This story about our fabulous eight year old volunteer Kelvin was originally published in Orillia Matters on June 10th. Young Local Nature Lovers …
Couchiching Conservancy one of the first certified Land Trusts to achieve national recognition for conservation leadership
March 25, 2025. Orillia, Ontario Couchiching Conservancy one of the first certified Land Trusts to achieve national recognition for conservation leadership The Centre for Land Conservation (CLC) announced the first Canadian land trusts to achieve Conservation Excellence Certification, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Canada’s land conservation sector. …