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Nature Inspires at Annual Conservation Gala

The CVC Foundation held its 16th Annual Conservation Gala last month and received an outpouring of support. Funds raised will help build the Crane Gathering Space, the first Indigenous placemaking site along the Credit Valley Trail.

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Green your Property

Join neighbours, farmers, business leaders and organizations across the watershed in creating positive environmental change. Discover ways we can help you green your property.

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Discover Nature-based Solutions

Temperatures are rising and the weather is getting wilder and wetter. But nature offers a solution. Nature-based solutions can cool our cities, clean our air and water, and protect our homes and livelihoods. Watch a video to learn more about nature-based solutions.

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Get Inspired by Nature

three people standing in front of a podium at an event with one person smiling holding arms in the air

Nature Inspires at Annual Conservation Gala

The CVC Foundation held its 16th Annual Conservation Gala last month and received an outpouring of support. Funds raised will help build the Crane Gathering Space, the first Indigenous placemaking site along the Credit Valley Trail.

CVC staff with resident in urban yard

Green your Property

Join neighbours, farmers, business leaders and organizations across the watershed in creating positive environmental change. Discover ways we can help you green your property.

Illustration of a home near river surrounded by nature.

Discover Nature-based Solutions

Temperatures are rising and the weather is getting wilder and wetter. But nature offers a solution. Nature-based solutions can cool our cities, clean our air and water, and protect our homes and livelihoods. Watch a video to learn more about nature-based solutions.

River & Streams

Normal

Lake Ontario Shoreline

Normal

Low Water Conditions

Level 2

Learn more about ﬂood warning & forecasting View water levels & precipitation in real-time

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Couple canoeing on Island Lake

Island Lake Conservation Area

A family walks along a trail in the fall.

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Parent and child fishing at the end of a pond

Ken Whillans Resource Management Area

Park visitors on bridge at Belfountain.

Belfountain Conservation Area

Park visitor walking their dog on Elora Cataract Trailway.

Elora Cataract Trailway

View of the rolling hills and trees at the Cheltenham Badlands

The Cheltenham Badlands

Water rippling underneath a stone bridge at Limehouse

Limehouse Conservation Area

Two park visitors sightseeing at Rattray Marsh

Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

Boardwalk surrounded by mature trees at Silver Creek

Silver Creek Conservation Area

Upper Credit River surrounded by trees with fall colours

Upper Credit Conservation Area

News & Blog

Monarch butterfly in flight.

Where Do Insects Go in Winter?

Dec. 8, 2022

There Are Many Strategies for Surviving Winter The summer months are filled with the sights and sounds of …

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Preparing Evergreens for Winter

Dec. 1, 2022

Tips to Protect Evergreens From the Cold Not only do evergreen trees protect our homes from cold winds, …

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Eastern White Cedar

Dec. 1, 2022

Beauty in Your Yard All Year Eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) is a cone-shaped tree that stays green …

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Showcase evergreens inside and out

Dec. 1, 2022

Bring Nature Indoors For centuries people in colder climates have been bringing nature indoors to display signs of …

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