Credit Valley Conservation Unveils Tales on the Trail Conversations, Media Release, News Room / Credit Valley Parks, Island Lake, Terra Cotta, Things to Do / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 On Friday, June 16, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) unveiled Tales on the Trail, an interactive experience that promotes … Credit Valley Conservation Unveils Tales on the Trail Continue Reading
Have Your Say: CVC’s New Strategic Plan Conversations / Credit Valley Parks, CVC Updates, Get Involved, Green Your Property / Thursday, June 15, 2023 Planning for the Future Credit Valley Conservation’s current strategic plan, Our Future Taking Shape, is built upon the foundation of Our … Have Your Say: CVC’s New Strategic Plan Continue Reading
Wildlife Spotlight: American Red Squirrel Conversations / Nature and Wildlife / Thursday, June 8, 2023 Get to know Squirrels in the Watershed We see squirrels every day. Whether they’re foraging for food, chasing … Wildlife Spotlight: American Red Squirrel Continue Reading
Fishing at Island Lake: A Must this Summer! Conversations / Credit Valley Parks, Event, Fishing, Friends of Island Lake, Island Lake, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do / Thursday, June 1, 2023 Get Hooked on Fishing Year after year, hundreds of people come out to support the annual Bass Fishing … Fishing at Island Lake: A Must this Summer! Continue Reading
There’s So Much to Love about Butterflies Conversations / Butterfly, Butterfly Blitz, Get Involved, Insects, Nature and Wildlife, Volunteer / Thursday, May 25, 2023 Get Involved in our Annual Butterfly Blitz On May 6, we launched our fifth annual Butterfly Blitz. This … There’s So Much to Love about Butterflies Continue Reading
Youth Make a Difference in the Watershed Conversations / Conservation Youth Corps, Frontline, Get Involved, Teens, Volunteer / Thursday, May 18, 2023 Save the Environment, Make Friends It takes a community to protect a watershed and within that community is … Youth Make a Difference in the Watershed Continue Reading
Caution: Turtles Crossing Conversations / Nature and Wildlife / Thursday, May 11, 2023 Turtles are Trying to Cross the Road Spring is in full swing and turtles are out of hibernation … Caution: Turtles Crossing Continue Reading
What is Ranavirus? Conversations / Environmental Monitoring, Invasive Species, Nature and Wildlife / Thursday, May 4, 2023 Learn About this Invasive Species With the arrival of spring’s warmer temperatures, watershed residents and wildlife alike are … What is Ranavirus? Continue Reading
Say Hello to Spring Wildlife! Conversations / Gardening, Insects, Nature and Wildlife, Pollinators / Thursday, April 27, 2023 Species to Look For A sure sign of spring is the fresh smell in the air, new buds … Say Hello to Spring Wildlife! Continue Reading
CVC Awarded TD Green Space Grant for Innovative Urban Greening Initiatives Conversations, Media Release, News Room / Climate Change, CVC Updates, Funding, SNAP, Tree Planting / Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has been awarded a $21,200 TD Green Space Grant from the Arbor Day Foundation. … CVC Awarded TD Green Space Grant for Innovative Urban Greening Initiatives Continue Reading
Through the Lens of a Wildlife Camera Conversations / Conservation Area, Explore our Parks, Jim Tovey Lakeview, Nature and Wildlife, Restoration, Restoration Project / Thursday, April 20, 2023 Learn about Wildlife at Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Last year, we started observing wildlife at the highly … Through the Lens of a Wildlife Camera Continue Reading
It’s Report Card Time for CVC Conversations / Green Your Property, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Watershed Health, Watershed Science / Thursday, April 13, 2023 It’s report card time, for conservation authorities. We recently released our Watershed Report Card in collaboration with Conservation … It’s Report Card Time for CVC Continue Reading
Well Upgrade Gives Landowner Peace of Mind Conversations / Green Your Property, Landowner Action Fund, Participant and Partner Features, Rural Landowners, Source Water Protection, Wells / Thursday, April 6, 2023 Protect Your Groundwater John Island knows his one-hectare property in Mono like the back of his hand. Surrounded … Well Upgrade Gives Landowner Peace of Mind Continue Reading
Maples: a Diverse Group of Trees Conversations / Nature and Wildlife, Trees, Trees and Forests, Watershed Science / Thursday, March 30, 2023 It’s Maple Syrup Season Many people have heard of the tree species sugar maple, it produces deliciously sweet … Maples: a Diverse Group of Trees Continue Reading
Indigenous Placemaking at Island Lake Conservation Area Conversations / Credit Valley Parks, CVC Updates, Get Involved, Indigenous Engagement, Island Lake / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Recognizing and Honouring Indigenous Culture Nestled at the northern trailhead of the Credit Valley Trail (CVT), at Island … Indigenous Placemaking at Island Lake Conservation Area Continue Reading
Get into the Spirit of Spring Conversations / Green Your Property, Native Plants, Nature and Wildlife / Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Welcome Spring! March 20 is the first day of spring. We’re certainly not wishing the wonderful season of … Get into the Spirit of Spring Continue Reading
Connecting with Youth through Ecological Experiences Conversations / Branch Out, Outdoor Education, Teachers, Things to Do / Thursday, March 9, 2023 Come Experience Nature with Us We are inspired by nature, and we love connecting with watershed residents and … Connecting with Youth through Ecological Experiences Continue Reading
March Brings Maple Goodness to Credit Valley Parks Conversations / Credit Valley Parks, Explore our Parks, Island Lake, Maple Syrup, Terra Cotta, Things to Do / Thursday, March 2, 2023 Enjoy Maple Syrup in the Park The calendar has flipped to March and as the season shifts towards … March Brings Maple Goodness to Credit Valley Parks Continue Reading
Fight the Phrag Conversations / Get Involved, Invasive Species / Thursday, February 23, 2023 Take Action to Combat Invasives Invasive species have become so common in Canada, that the Ontario based Invasive … Fight the Phrag Continue Reading
What’s Happening Under the Ice? Conversations / Fish, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science, Winter / Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Water is Amazing Winter is a magical time to experience nature in our parks. As you explore, you … What’s Happening Under the Ice? Continue Reading
Credit Valley Conservation and The UPS Foundation join forces to support more sustainable communities Conversations, Media Release, News Room / CVC Foundation, CVC Updates, Tree Planting / Monday, February 13, 2023 The Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) announced today a renewed two-year partnership with The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic … Credit Valley Conservation and The UPS Foundation join forces to support more sustainable communities Continue Reading