Sustainable Neighbourhoods: A Year in Review
A Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan, or SNAP, is a comprehensive approach to urban renewal and climate action. Working […] … Continue reading
Our Forests Need Biodiversity
From a young age we’re taught about the importance of trees. Trees have an important role in ecosystems … Continue reading
Can Nature Help Address Climate Change?
Like the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change has the potential to put immense pressure on nearly every aspect of … Continue reading
Crawlies that Aren’t so Creepy
It’s almost Halloween and that means it’s the perfect time to celebrate the things that can sometimes make … Continue reading
Award Winning Landowner Protects the Watershed
We believe that when people feel connected to nature, they will do more to protect it. We also … Continue reading
Celebrating the Community Tree Project
We’re committed to working with you to make communities in the Credit River Watershed cleaner, greener and ready … Continue reading
Fabulous Field Finds 2021
Summer has come to an end and autumn has made itself known as the trees change to beautiful … Continue reading
Explore Fall Colours at Credit Valley Parks
Fall is in full force and it’s the perfect time to head out to a Credit Valley Parks … Continue reading
Youth Continue to Give Back to Nature
Every summer youth volunteers work with CVC staff to learn about environmental issues and take action. After pausing … Continue reading
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a day for reflection and change. … Continue reading
Bringing Brook Trout Back to the Credit River
If you’ve ever seen a brook trout in the Credit River, you know they’re a beautiful sight. Brook … Continue reading
Everyone Has a Reason to Plant Trees
Fall colours are stunning in the Credit River Watershed. Everywhere you look there is a sea of colour … Continue reading
Friends of Island Lake Host Annual Trail Donation Day
The Friends of Island Lake (FOIL) held their annual Fall Trail Donation Day on Saturday, September 11. The … Continue reading
Capturing the Beauty of Butterflies
Citizen scientists play an important role in environmental conservation. Citizen science is the practice of public participation and … Continue reading
4 Reasons Why We Love Trees
September 22 is National Tree Day and it has us thinking about how much we love trees. We … Continue reading
A Digital Makeover to our Monitoring Program!
For more than 20 years, we’ve been tracking the health of the environmental conditions in the Credit River … Continue reading
Restoring Belfountain Conservation Area
The closure of Belfountain Conservation Area this year may have you wondering what’s going on at the park. … Continue reading
How We’re Monitoring Stormwater
Have you ever wondered what happens to rainwater when it drains into storm sewers? From a storm sewer … Continue reading
Top 5 Common Plants in the Credit River Watershed
One amazing thing about getting outside in nature is that there’s always something new to discover. But some … Continue reading
Corporate Partners Connecting with Nature
One of the things we’re passionate about at CVC is connecting people with nature and inspiring them to … Continue reading
Golly, Grasshoppers are Great!
Grasshoppers are small but mighty insects. One second you see them and with one giant leap they’re gone! … Continue reading