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
Streambank Erosion: Washing Away Misconceptions
In Caledon, the Credit River flows through natural landscapes and broad valleys. If you look closely at the river in this area you’ll notice that the streambank is eroding – and in this case, it… Continue Reading
Let’s Celebrate! Two Years of Neighbourhood Action in Fletchers Creek SNAP
We’re wrapping up the second year of neighbourhood action in our first SNAP project – Fletchers Creek Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP). The Fletchers Creek SNAP is an action-oriented plan. It advances watershed priorities, Brampton 2040… Continue Reading
The Amazing Life Cycle of the Red-spotted Newt
As the year comes to an end, staff from our Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program (IWMP) have wrapped up their field season. Similarly, many animals are also winding down to prepare for winter. Red-spotted newts endure… Continue Reading
Alertable App Makes Getting CVC Flood Warnings Simple
CVC’s role is to protect people and property from flooding. One of the ways we do this is by maintaining a flood forecasting and warning system. When flooding is possible or about to occur, we… Continue Reading
