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 Frontline program, participants, called Frontliners, take part in workshops and stewardship activities to develop their leadership skills,… 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, we officially reached 6,000 followers on Instagram! To celebrate this milestone and to say thank you, we… 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 Awareness Week. It’s the perfect time to learn more about these pesky plants so you can avoid… 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 River Watershed. According to the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), about five per cent of all mammal species… 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 stop to admire a tree’s bark? It can be difficult to identify deciduous trees in the winter… 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 of Peel and the Canadian Mental Health Association to share tips on how you can beat the… 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. Wildlife must either migrate, adapt or enter a state known as dormancy during the cold winter months…. 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 inspired to share photos they take while exploring the Credit River Watershed. Here are some highlights from… 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 Fund (WWF) found that between 1970 and 2016, populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have declined 68 per… Continue Reading
