Barred owls do not migrate, they are year round residents, so there is plenty of opportunity to see and hear them. Learn about these feathered friends.
Comparison: Birders versus Bird Watchers
I must clarify something. I am not a Birder – I am just a Bird Watcher! What’s the difference?
Join Us For Thirty Days of Gratitude
Studies show that gratitude can change our lives. For the next 30 days, we’re going to express our gratitude for this amazing organization.
A New Year, a Renewed Drive to Get Outdoors
New Years Eve; the time of year when my younger self was ready to party.
But of recent New Years has taken on a new meaning
Adventure Awaits with Night Sky Stewardship
As the sun sets day after day, not all natural resources disappear to the naked eye, especially in locations situated in central and northern Ontario
‘Tis the season for giving back
Everywhere you look there are sparkly lights, holiday events and Christmas shoppers. I think Orillia must be one of the most generous communities around – one reason why I love living here.
Migrating Ducks are on the Move
It can really be an exciting time of the year, especially if you live by a lake as we do, for you never know from one day to the next, what species of bird will appear on the lake.
You and the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario
We are not the owners of this Earth, we are merely its guardians for a short time. That being said, the pace of world trade, manufacturing and consumption has grown exponentially in the past century.
Get Outside: Adventures After Dark
Throw your fear of the dark aside, and follow along with Julia Wolst, as she explains the benefits and fun that can be had at night.
The ins and outs of Conservation Easements
The Couchiching Conservancy land trust is involved with land protection in three ways: We own the land, we partner with other organizations (for example, Ontario Parks, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust) to acquire and manage the land, or we work with private landowners to protect their land using a conservation easement.