See spring ephemerals before they’re gone
In early spring when the ground has thawed, the forest floor comes alive with flowering plants. Some of these early flowering plants are called spring ephemerals because they aren’t around for long. These short-lived plants grow only in spring… Continue Reading
Animals of the night
When the sun is down and daytime animals, known as diurnal animals, are resting for the night, a new group of animals starts their day. These animals are nocturnal meaning they are active at night…. Continue Reading
Earth Day Food for Thought: Farming for Conservation
The Credit River Watershed is a working landscape. Over 50 per cent of the land in the northern part of the watershed is farmland. Farmers provide us with food, fuel and fibre for clothing and… Continue Reading
Meet the Expert Who Inventories Our Watershed
There are 376 native plant species, 41 mammal species and 244 bird species in the Credit River Watershed. We know facts like these because of the work of CVC’s Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) program. CVC’s… Continue Reading
Wildlife that fool you
Happy April Fools! While we may dedicate one day a year to putting sugar in the saltshaker or plastic wrap over the toilet seat, in nature, pranks happen every day. Many animals change their appearance… Continue Reading
Why do Water Levels Change at Rattray Marsh?
Spring is here, which often means higher water levels across the Credit River Watershed. Rattray Marsh in south Mississauga is no exception. As a coastal wetland on Lake Ontario its water levels are influenced by… Continue Reading
Making Maple Memories… Online!
March is maple month. In the past, we celebrated this liquid gold at Island Lake and Terra Cotta Conservation Areas with our annual Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival. This year, we’re celebrating the sweetest season online… Continue Reading
Woodpeckers March to their own Beat
Spring is almost here. If you listen closely, you’ll hear songbirds announcing their presence with unique melodies. Woodpeckers also play in the spring symphony. Both male and females will drum into dead or hollow trees… Continue Reading
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
