Summer issue of the Muskoka Steward from Muskoka Conservancy | |
AUTUMN 2026 EDITION
- Thanksgiving Season Thank You
- Scott's Thoughts
- Out in the Field with Reegan Sargent
- Opening Pathways: Building Relationships for the Future of Conservation
- Jaguar Land Rover in Support of Muskoka Conservancy
- Hiking in the Fall
- Webinars are Back - Spooktacular Bats, Oct. 29
- Invitation: End of Field Season Trivia Night, Bracebridge Barrelhouse, Nov. 17
- Membership Renewal Reminder
- Why Donating Securities is a Win-Win
- Celebrating 40 Years of Caring for Muskoka in 2027
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This Thanksgiving season, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the lakes, forests, wetlands, wildlife and natural spaces that make Muskoka such a special place.
We’re also giving thanks to you—our supporters, volunteers, landowners and community partners. Your generosity, time and commitment help protect Muskoka’s natural heritage and ensure these places remain cared for, connected and protected forever. <Read more>
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Is Your Family Soul in Muskoka?
By Scott Young, Executive Director
My job allows me to do some very cool things. One of my favourites is walking the land with families. One experience that stands out is a hike on an island led by a barefooted man who was overflowing with stories connected to the incredible pocket of unspoiled nature they had simply chosen to let alone for five generations. <Read more>
| | Out In the Field with Reegan Sargent | |
By Reegan Sargent, Conservation Technician
When I joined Muskoka Conservancy in December 2025, I knew a busy field season was ahead. After months of planning, scheduling, and waiting for the snow to disappear, the floodgates opened. From early spring through fall, no two days in the field were quite the same—and that was part of the fun. <Read more>
| | Opening Pathways: Building Relationships for the Future of Conservation | | On September 25, Muskoka Conservancy welcomed First Nations representatives, conservation organizations, community partners, funders and regional stakeholders to MapleCross–Fraserburg Nature Reserve for Opening Pathways—an afternoon dedicated to building relationships, sharing knowledge and exploring opportunities for collaboration. <Read more> | | Jaguar Land Rover in Support of Muskoka Conservancy | | |
Muskoka Conservancy was honoured to share our conservation and stewardship vision at Range Rover House Muskoka, a glamorous, invitation-only lakeside retreat held by Jaguar Land Rover on the shores of Little Lake Joseph in August. <Read more>
| | Fall is a great time to get outside for a hike. Cooler weather, colourful leaves, and quieter trails make for a refreshing walk—and there’s plenty to spot if you slow down and look around. Muskoka Conservancy maintains public hiking trails on four of our nature reserves. <Read more> | | MC Webinars are Back! Join us for Spooktacular Bats, October 29 | | Welcome bat to Muskoka Conservancy's webinars! Ready to spread your wings and learn all about Ontario's bats this Halloween season? Join us for...Spooktakular Bats, October 29 from 10 - 11 am. <Read more> | | Invitation: End of Field Season 2026 Trivia Night, Bracebridge Barrelhouse, November 17 | | |
Muskoka Conservancy volunteers and supporters, we hope you had an enjoyable and satisfying summer. Thank you for contributing your time and effort to Muskoka Conservancy this 2026 field season!
Let’s celebrate the end of field season with a trivia night get-together at Bracebridge Barrelhouse on November 17. Dillon, who hosts trivia there every Tuesday, is preparing a special nature-themed session just for us! <Read more>
| | Muskoka Conservancy Membership Renewal Reminder | | |
Thank you for being part of Muskoka Conservancy. Your support helped protect five new areas last year—1,565 acres of wetlands, wildlife habitat, and other natural lands. Today, we care for 62 properties, protecting 6,700 acres and 85,000 feet of shoreline across Muskoka.
We have an ambitious goal to double the amount of land we protect in 10 years. Please renew your annual membership at $95 or more, and consider making an additional gift to help protect more land. You can also give monthly or leave a legacy gift of funds, securities, or land in your will. <Read more>
| | Why Donating Securities is a Win-Win | | If you have an investment portfolio and are considering selling some of your investments to make a cash donation in support of land conservation in Muskoka: Did you know that donating appreciated stocks, bonds, ETFs, or mutual fund units directly may be more tax-efficient than selling them first? <Read more> | | Celebrating 40 Years of Caring for Muskoka in 2027 | | |
Next year, Muskoka Conservancy celebrates 40 years of coming together to care for Muskoka’s natural heritage. There’s a lot to celebrate.
Our achievements are measured in more than acres. It’s the generations of donors, volunteers, landowners, staff, and community members whose care and generosity have made this work possible. Their stories—and the places they helped protect—will be at the heart of our anniversary celebration. <Read more>
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