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Ontario’s Lake Country is your four season destination located at an hour North from Toronto. Boasting some of the best resorts, venues and attractions in Ontario such as Horseshoe Valley Resort, Casino Rama Resort, Burl’s Creek Events Grounds, Mount St. Louis Moonstone or Hardwood Ski & Bike to mention a few! The area offers many different options for accommodations such as several B&B’s, Hotels and accommodation resorts making it perfect for your over night stay! With many events happening in the area we are your go to destination for young and old located in Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Rama, Ramara, Severn and area’s four season playground in Simcoe County.
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Road Trip of the Wildlands
Looking to explore a new region but don’t know where to go? We’ve got your itinerary planned for you! This do it yourself road trip takes you to the Black River Wildlands. Home to hundreds of species, the Wildlands is a mixture of wetlands, forests and magnificent Canadian Shield. There is so much to explore. Trip highlights are scenic viewpoints, beautiful streams, creeks, and forests, and visiting two different nature reserves with trails. Download our guide to receive insider tips…
Find out more »Road Trip of the Wildlands
Looking to explore a new region but don’t know where to go? We’ve got your itinerary planned for you! This do it yourself road trip takes you to the Black River Wildlands. Home to hundreds of species, the Wildlands is a mixture of wetlands, forests and magnificent Canadian Shield. There is so much to explore.
Find out more »Road Trip of Carden
Looking to explore a new region but don’t know where to go? We’ve got your itinerary planned for you! This do it yourself road trip takes you to a globally rare landscape with over 200 bird species who call this area home. Trip highlights are scenic viewpoints, rare species and plants, and visiting three different nature reserves with trails. Download our guide to receive insider tips from locals, ensuring an unforgettable exploration of the region. If you make a generous…
Find out more »Wildflower Photography
Join local photographers Deb Halbot (Through My Eyes Photography) and Nicole Rulff (N. Rulff Photography & Art) to examine the three elements of photography with a focus on the unique wildflowers found in the Carden Alvar. Appropriate lenses, apertures, lighting scenarios and perspectives will be discussed as we create beautiful images of Castilleja (commonly known as Painted Cup), Field Chickweed, Balsam Ragwort, and the iconic Prairie Smoke. Dress appropriately for the weather, including tick awareness (pants tucked into socks, shirts…
Find out more »Pride in Nature
Join Lake Country Pride and The Couchiching Conservancy in celebrating Pride Month with a nature walk for members of the queer community and allies. This walk will be an opportunity to explore Grant’s Woods, and learn about ecology as it relates to Queer Theory along the way! Sheena Tolland (HBASc), a volunteer with the Conservancy and Max McKenzie (BSc, MA) from Lake Country Pride will serve as your guides. We’ll be identifying plant and animal species, learning about the ecosystem,…
Find out more »Grassland Flora Walk
Join this walk on one of our newest nature reserves led by botanist and ecologist Dale Leadbeater who will share the history, geography, and geology of the area, its landforms and habitats and how those influenced the flora that is here today. Dale has worked in the field of environmental assessment since 1978. Her areas of expertise include landscape ecology, vegetation analysis, wildlife assessment, and wetland evaluation, mitigation and restoration. Dale is on the Board of The Couchiching Conservancy. With…
Find out more »Discover Trails Day
Kick off this year’s Passport program with Discover Trails Day! This is your opportunity to discover The Couchiching Conservancy’s nature reserves with trails. Connect with volunteer trail ambassadors at one of three locations. Pick up resources, do an activity and learn about what you could see along the trails. No registration required, just drop in!
Find out more »Wheels & Wetlands
Grab your bike and join a guided cycling tour of an important watershed within the City of Orillia. You will learn about a hidden gem in our community – a rare cold-water stream that needs to be protected and restored. This will be a leisurely 15 km bike ride, beginning at Couchiching Beach Park. We will explore the flow of Sundial Creek, making stops at Grant and Wilson Wetland. Conservancy Board Members Jane Bonsteel and Bob Sullivan will share information…
Find out more »Painting in the Wildlands
Join Doug Cooper, a well-known artist from Washago, for an outdoor acrylic painting workshop. This 3-hour workshop will take place at Adams Nature Reserve located off of Coopers Falls Road, approximately 5km west of the village of Washago, providing stunning vistas to inspire you. Participants are asked to bring their own painting supplies and dress for the weather as it will go rain or shine. So, sign up, come out and partake in this “plein air” experience!
Find out more »Afternoon at the Movies
Join us as we view and discuss a thought-provoking documentary film about what impacts the natural world around us and how we can better preserve it. The title of the film will be published at a later date but prior to the registration deadline. This engaging and educational film will be introduced by Dr. Gerardo Reyes, Assistant Professor at Lakehead University in the Departments of Biology and Sustainability Sciences and subject matter expert on Environmental Issues, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Population…
Find out more »Full Moon Night Snowshoe
Bundle up and embark on a magical winter adventure at East Coulson Swamp (NCC). Under the glow of the full moon, explore the snow-covered landscape on a snowshoe trek while our knowledgeable guides share insights into the ecology of the area. Please bring your own snowshoes. Event guides: Chase Moser, (M.Sc. Biology), is a member of the Biology & Sustainability Sciences staff at Lakehead University & Jamie Ross, (B.Sc. Biology, B.Ed.), Past President of the Couchiching Conservancy, has held multiple…
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