In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous ~ Aristotle
 

A LIVING LEGACY OF NATURE

 

Joan Berndt and Susan Campbell have made a legacy for their family - a living legacy of nature that will give back to the community forever. The Thomas C. Agnew Nature Reserve is a 85 acre property of mixed upland forest with more than 228 native plants. Read more on our website. 
  
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Annual General Meeting
Saturday, January 25, 2014  

2:00pm to 4:00pm  

Hawkridge Golf & Country Club

 

Guest Speaker: Dr. Ronald Brooks, University of Guelph  

Learn about his research on the life history of turtles. 

 

Join us and learn more about the work that the Couchiching Conservancy has done in the past year.

 

Open to the public. Members are encouraged to attend to vote (remember to renew your membership for the year).

 

Click here to view the rest of our Calendar of Events.  

 

PROPERTY UPDATE

The Battle against Invasive Plants Continues!  

 

Unfortunately, several of our properties have seen the arrival of unwanted plant species. Yuck! The undesirables include garlic mustard, dog-strangling vine (aka DSV) and phragmites, as well as a list of species with lesser yet still negative effects (including periwinkle, buckthorns and yellow iris).

 

Read more on our website about how our volunteers and staff have made a great effort to stop the continued spread of these plants.  

Copeland Forest Stewardship Committee
COPELAND FOREST
STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE

Public Meeting to Present the Copeland Report

Tuesday December 3, 2013   

Location to Be Announced  

 

In the months following the Open Forum at Horseshoe Resort last November, eighteen very dedicated Stewardship Committee members met to review the public's input and draft recommendations for the short, medium, and long term management of Copeland Forest...more 

LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?
 
How would you like to enjoy the fruit of the vine while helping to support conservation in your area? The Conservancy is pleased to make available fine vintages from Pelee Island Winery.

This is a gift that gives twice. Not only are you showing that you care by purchasing a unique present, you are also supporting The Couchiching Conservancy.

 

Ordering is available by the case or by the bottle (to make a case of 12) and the prices are the same as wine purchased through the LCBO. Orders are to be picked up in time for the holidays at the Grant's Woods Conservation Centre; no home delivery available. We will contact you when the order arrives.

 

The deadline is November 15, 2013. 
 
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