Greetings,
The environmental poet
Gary Snyder
once wrote that the best thing you can do for the planet is stay home. In this instance he wasn't referring to a reduced carbon footprint, but to the amplified impact your actions have when you decide to stay put and get involved locally. This is, after all, the place that has sustained and nurtured you, and that probably understands you best.
As has become our January custom, we're dedicating this newsletter to our substantial volunteer community. It is both a thank-you, and an invitation to join us. All of our volunteers can vouch for the statement that the cure for despair is action.
In this edition:
- A video of our volunteers in action
- Details of the January 18th "Nature Counts" Event - don't forget to RSVP
- New Volunteer Opportunities and Courses
- The Great Couchiching Conservancy Crossword Puzzle
"Find your place on the planet. Dig in, and take your responsibility from there." -Gary Snyder
We look forward to protecting nature with you in 2020.
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A beacon of hope since 1993
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In 2019 volunteers helped us to steward our nature reserves, monitor critical habitat, complete restoration projects, control invasive species, represent us in the community, compile statistics and data, develop a new five year strategic plan, organize events, fundraise, develop policies, and serve on our board.
Due to your tremendous support, we can continue to grow and ensure a healthy future for all beings in our region.
Click on the photo to see a video of volunteers in action in 2019.
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Saturday January 18th is our 2nd Annual
Nature Counts Event
Have You Registered Yet?
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Calling all Ambassadors, Citizen Scientists, Maintenance Crews, Board & Committee Members, Office Helpers, and anyone who has volunteered for us in 2019!
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY JANUARY 13TH, 2020 to dorthea@couchconservancy.ca or call her at the office: (705) 326-1620
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Can you help out at this event?
Contact Joelle: info@couchconservancy.ca
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Now Recruiting:
New Volunteer Opportunities and Courses in 2020
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In 2020 we are recruiting for twelve featured jobs. This includes our new bat monitoring program, a new pilot program in plant monitoring, a summer youth biodiversity team, and established programs such as ambassadors, reptile and amphibian monitors, water quality, and whip-poor-will surveys.
No experience is necessary - all training is provided.
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This year we've got more courses than ever to enrich your naturalist skills and help you improve your citizen science monitoring results.
New courses include an outdoor turtle nesting workshop, improved training for reptile and amphibian monitors, and an introduction to Botany.
Note that you must be a volunteer with us in order to take these courses.
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The Great Couchiching Conservancy Crossword Puzzle!
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Our first-ever crossword puzzle (sure to become a collector's item).
Call Courtney for clues.
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Phone: 705-326-1620
Mail: Box 704, Orillia, ON L3V 0X6
Office: 1485 Division Rd W, Orillia, ON L3V 6H2
Charitable Registration #: 13972 5030 RR0001
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