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
New Fletchers Creek and Hungry Hollow Neighbourhood Guides
Credit Valley Conservation is excited to announce the launch of our Neighbourhood Guides for the Fletchers Creek and … Continue reading
Butterfly Blitz Results are Flying in!
Our annual Butterfly Blitz citizen science project is the perfect opportunity to learn more about butterflies, have fun … Continue reading
Chilling with Trees
We can all agree trees are cool. They have many talents, including playing an important role in cooling … Continue reading
LDD Moth Update
Ontario has once again been hit hard by the invasive LDD moth (gypsy moth). They’ve been nearly impossible … Continue reading
Grasslands Aren’t Just Grass!
The Credit River Watershed has several forests and wetlands but grasslands are another important ecosystem that are sometimes … Continue reading
Pollinator Partnerships
We’re celebrating Pollinator Week by profiling some of the vibrant native plant and pollinator partnerships in our watershed. … Continue reading
CYC is bringing youth back to nature
CVC’s Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) is gearing up for summer! As the province starts to move into its … Continue reading
What’s with all the Algae this Year?
Some small creeks in the Credit River Watershed looked a little green this spring. That’s because of algae! … Continue reading
Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
Ecosystems such as forests, wetlands and streams support all life on Earth. Healthier ecosystems mean a healthier planet. … Continue reading
A small step towards the natural
A thousand gold-tipped arrow shafts are just beginning to surface on Island Lake as the rising sun casts … Continue reading
Facts you may newt (not) know about reptiles and amphibians
The days are warmer, the ground is drier and we’re not the only ones delighted about the vitamin … Continue reading
Another Year of Invasive Moths
If you have trees on your property, you’re likely familiar with the invasive LDD moth (also known as … Continue reading
Discover the Beauty of Butterflies
Do you remember the first time you saw a butterfly? There’s an excitement watching a butterfly flutter from … Continue reading
See spring ephemerals before they’re gone
Watch for these pretty plants In early spring when the ground has thawed, the forest floor comes alive … Continue reading
Animals of the Night
When the sun is down and daytime animals, known as diurnal animals, are resting for the night, a … Continue reading
Earth Day Food for Thought: Farming for Conservation
The Credit River Watershed is a working landscape. Over 50 per cent of the land in the northern … Continue reading