The Sweetest Month of the Year
As March approaches, many of us begin thinking more and more about our country’s favourite food. It’s sticky, sweet, and delicious. That’s right, we’re talking about maple syrup. It’s a staple in many Canadian kitchens,… Continue Reading
Changing Forests in a Changing Climate
Our winters are getting warmer. Maybe you’ve been enjoying the milder weather or perhaps you’re pining for the colder days of winters past. If you find yourself in the latter camp, you’re not alone. Our… Continue Reading
Romance in the Wild
Let’s face it – dating is complicated! Human courtship rituals often seem strange and confusing, and this also applies to wildlife. Next time you’re wondering if you should wait three days to call, or if… Continue Reading
Frosty Fun at Our Parks
When the cold weather hits, it can be hard to convince yourself to go outside. While staying indoors sometimes seems like the better option, winter has a lot to offer us in terms of outdoor… Continue Reading
Monitoring Moves Indoors for the Winter
Staff who work on our Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program (IWMP) are often asked: What do you do in the winter? Through our Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program (IWMP), we study the living and non-living features in… Continue Reading
Snow Tales
During the winter months it’s easy to spot the signs of animals big and small. Once there’s snow on the ground, it’s fun to play winter wildlife detective and examine tracks and the stories they… Continue Reading
Green Infrastructure is Making an Impact in the Region of Peel
You might have heard of green infrastructure, but what does it mean? We often think of infrastructure as roads, sewers and power lines. But, we can also build green infrastructure like rain gardens, green roofs… Continue Reading
Thank you to our 2019 Volunteers
If you would like to get involved with our volunteers in 2020 check out our event calendar! Download a PDF here.
Special Finds from the Field
By CVC’s Adrienne Ockenden, Specialist, Watershed Monitoring This year we’re celebrating 20 years of ecological monitoring in the Credit River Watershed. Since 1999, we’ve tracked conditions and trends in groundwater, stream, forest and wetland ecosystems… Continue Reading
