Let the Good Times Flow at Maple Syrup in the Park
Flipping the calendar to March means one thing – soon we’ll be enjoying pancakes and real maple syrup! […]
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Top Home Tree Planting Tips
Planting a tree in your yard is one of the easiest ways to build climate change resilience in
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Spread the Word About Invasive Species
It may be winter but before we know it, we’re going to be seeing the first signs of
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Urban Wetlands are Home to Wildlife
You might not be thinking much about frogs, turtles and other hibernating wildlife, but under snow and ice
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Serson Creek: Reconnecting a Lost River
What was once a forgotten creek is now the realization of a dream. On a sunny morning in
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Get Hooked on Ice Fishing at Island Lake
The recent snowfall and cold temperatures created the perfect conditions for winter activities at our parks. While many
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Meet One of the Experts Who Monitor Our Watershed
There are many aspects of the local natural environment that need to be managed, monitored and maintained to
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Winter Activities are Cool
It can be hard to get outside in the winter. We get it – cozy sweaters and binge-watching
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Old Christmas Trees – The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Drop-Off Your Old Christmas Tree You’re probably thinking to yourself – It’s January, why are we still talking
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Winter Wonders of Local Wildlife
With the beginning of a new year, fitness resolutions abound, many of us are by gearing up for
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Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
They say patience is a virtue. For hay growers who delay the hay cut, it also helps save
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Reflections on the Credit from CVC’s Outgoing CAO
Almost 40 years ago, I was first introduced to the Credit River. I chose to do my master’s
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CVC Research Colloquium: Connecting Knowledge with Action
In addition to outdoor recreation, our conservation areas offer deep insights into the natural world, right in our
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Streams Are Getting Saltier
Whether you love it or could leave it, winter is coming. And with changing weather comes icy roads,
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Birding in the Credit River Watershed is a Hoot
Winter is a great time to get your binoculars out when tree leaves have fallen and branches are
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Connecting People With Nature Through the Credit Valley Trail
For many of us, spending time in nature has played a critical role in maintaining our personal health
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Belfountain Conservation Area Taking Shape
It’s been a busy year at Belfountain Conservation Area. We’ve been working hard to complete a critical restoration
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Sustainable Neighbourhoods: A Year in Review
A Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan, or SNAP, is a comprehensive approach to urban renewal and climate action. Working
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Our Forests Need Biodiversity
From a young age we’re taught about the importance of trees. Trees have an important role in ecosystems
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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
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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
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