Making Maple Memories… Online!
March is maple month. In the past, we celebrated this liquid gold at Island Lake and Terra Cotta […] … Continue reading
Woodpeckers March to their own Beat
Spring is almost here. If you listen closely, you’ll hear songbirds announcing their presence with unique melodies. Woodpeckers … Continue reading
Youth Continue Environmental Leadership During the Pandemic
Each year hundreds of youth volunteer with us to learn about nature and take environmental action. Through our … Continue reading
How You’re Inspired by Nature
Social media is a great tool for sharing outdoor adventures throughout the Credit River Watershed. On February 10 … Continue reading
Grow Your Invasive Species Knowledge
We can’t see them now but lurking beneath the snow are invasive plants. Next week is Invasive Species … Continue reading
Love in the Credit River Watershed
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which makes it the perfect time to celebrate love in the Credit … Continue reading
Winter Tree Identification
It’s often a tree’s lush leaves or vibrant needles that catch our attention. But how often do we … Continue reading
Walk and Talk About Mental Health
Caring for our mental health is more important now than ever. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Region … Continue reading
How Wildlife Survive Winter
It’s hard to imagine spending the entire winter outside. As humans, we’re lucky we can keep warm indoors. … Continue reading
Strike a Pose: Photos from the Watershed
We all know how important it to spend time in nature. At CVC, we love that people are … Continue reading
Bending the Curve For Biodiversity
Globally, scientists have been sounding the alarm on the loss of biodiversity. A recent global report from the World Wildlife … Continue reading
Streambank Erosion: Washing Away Misconceptions
In Caledon, the Credit River flows through natural landscapes and broad valleys. If you look closely at the … Continue reading
Salmon Migration is Something to See
The salmon migration, or run, up the Credit River is a sign that summer is ending and autumn … Continue reading
Celebrate Pollinator Week
What do a rural homeowner in Erin, a Jewish congregation in Mississauga and a brewery in Caledon have … Continue reading
Private Landowners Partner for Stormwater Solutions
When rain falls it needs somewhere to go. On hard surfaces such as roads, parking lots and roofs … Continue reading
We’re Suckers for Citizen Science
Ever wondered what’s going on along the shoreline and under the waves? Last summer, our staff filmed an … Continue reading
Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Takes Shape
With strict health and safety protocols in place, our restoration crew is continuing to construct a beautiful 64-acre … Continue reading
An Impossumible Feast
Recently, my son and I had an uncanny wildlife encounter in our backyard. We watched as something furry … Continue reading
Mayflies – the ‘Circle of Life’
The emergence of the mayfly is a spectacular but very short-lived sight to see. Each year from May through … Continue reading
A Question Mark with Four Wings
Life is full of uncertainty. At the same time, being grateful for spring and the return of many … Continue reading
Leading in a time of COVID
By Deborah Martin-Downs, Chief Administrative Officer I am a CAO of an organization with approximately 215 staff – … Continue reading