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Tree Planters: A podcast about change for a better worldAuthor: Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition
We live in a world running out of space, resources, and time. There are solutions. We can build a better world - a world that is fair, healthy, and prosperous. But this requires transformative change. Why Tree Planters Podcast you ask? Well, there's a great proverb that goes as follows:A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.We feel there's a scarcity of tree planters in positions of power these days. Each month we look at problems and solutions relating to how we live in modern society, including those of sprawl and associated consumption patterns and behaviour, climate change, habitat degradation and species loss, community development and empowerment, knowledge of and connection to place, leadership and accountable governance, among others.We welcome you to join us on our journey. Please don't hesitate to connect with us if you have suggestions or questions. Language: en-us Genres: Nature, Science, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Minesing to Matchedash — Sandy Agnew and Lynne Melnyk
Saturday, 13 December, 2025
In this episode, we speak with Sandy Agnew and Lynne Melnyk about the unveiling of the Agnew–Melnyk Nature Reserve—one of the newest protected properties within the Minesing to Matchedash Connected Corridor. This 39.5-acre reserve, donated to the Couchiching Conservancy in 2024, protects a rich mix of grassland meadow, a section of Hogg Creek, and conifer swamp, all forming part of a critical wildlife movement corridor in central Ontario.Sandy and Lynne share the story behind the donation, what motivated them to secure the land’s future, and how this reserve fits into the broader landscape of conservation work happening across the region. We also explore the long-term goals of the Land For Life Campaign and the growing importance of private land stewardship in maintaining habitat connectivity.Beyond the history of this particular reserve, our conversation turns to what others can do: how residents can get involved with local conservation efforts, what options exist for protecting their own lands, and why individual action—whether through volunteering, stewardship agreements, or land donations—has become an increasingly important part of safeguarding ecosystems in Ontario.It’s a discussion about legacy, community-driven conservation, and the role each of us can play in protecting land for generations to come.Support the show
