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
Plant Native this Spring
The weather is getting warmer with each passing day. Spring is finally here! Spring rain and warming temperatures … Continue reading
Meet the Expert – Caring for Your Green Yard
When you think of a technician, you don’t often think of trees and gardens. But planting trees and … Continue reading
Become a Backyard Birder on Go Birding Day
The warm spring weather in April brings on many exciting changes in nature: snow changes to rain, flowers … Continue reading
Our Waste, Their Home
Spring is a Busy Time for Migration and Breeding While we’re staying home, ecologists are starting to see … Continue reading
Creature Calls – Nature’s Soundtrack
In spring, the earth is buzzing with the sounds of wildlife. While field work is on hold right … Continue reading
A Friendly Photography Competition Among Staff
Each year field staff from CVC’s Ecology and Monitoring group compete in a photo contest. We take pictures … Continue reading
Keep the Kids Busy with Watershed Science
Extra time at home with your children may have you stumped on how to keep them occupied. Why … Continue reading
Workshops for Landowners Looking to Make a Difference
Calling all homeowners, corporate and institutional property owners and agricultural landowners. We have workshops to help you enhance … Continue reading