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The Secret Life of Dragonflies

Posted on July 7, 2026 in Conversations

A Sure Sign of Summer The fast flight and shimmering colours make dragonflies one of summer’s most recognizable […] … Continue reading

What Shark Awareness Day can Teach us About Local Water Systems

Posted on June 30, 2026 in Conversations

You Won’t Find Sharks Here – But We Still Need Predators When people think of predators in aquatic … Continue reading

Meet the Credit River Watershed’s Rarest Butterfly

Posted on June 24, 2026 in Conversations

A Species Few Have Observed When you think of rare wildlife in the Credit River Watershed, butterflies may … Continue reading

Bend It Like a River

Posted on June 23, 2026 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

The Importance of River Bends From its headwaters near Island Lake, the Credit River winds its way through … Continue reading

Credit Valley Conservation Launches New Digital Tools for Rural Landowners

Posted on June 22, 2026 in Media Release

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has launched three new digital tools to help rural landowners better understand and manage … Continue reading

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Credit Valley Conservation Marks 40 Years of Celebrating Environmental Excellence at Annual Friends of the Credit Event

Posted on June 19, 2026 in Media Release

Last night, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) hosted a special Friends of the Credit event, marking its 40th anniversary … Continue reading

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What Wetlands Can Teach Us About Networks

Posted on June 18, 2026 in Conversations

Wetlands Are Stronger Together When we think about networks, social media platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook often come … Continue reading

Compete for Cash Prizes at the Annual Island Lake Bass Derby

Posted on June 16, 2026 in Media Release

Reel in a big catch and compete for exciting prizes at the Annual Island Lake Bass Derby, taking … Continue reading

Group photo of CVC Board of Directors, Conservation Detection Dog program staff and Working K9 with Tilly, a labrador retriever.

Credit Valley Conservation Launches Innovative Conservation Detection Dog Program to Improve Early Detection of Invasive Species

Posted on June 12, 2026 in Media Release

June 12, 2026 – Today, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) announced … Continue reading

Living with Mosquitoes and Black Flies

Posted on June 10, 2026 in Conversations

Make the Most Out of the Outdoors this Summer As temperatures rise and outdoor adventures fill our calendars … Continue reading

Support Lesser-known Pollinators at Home

Posted on June 9, 2026 in The Garden Post

Tips and tricks for creating a pollinator-friendly yard and garden Get to Know the Lesser-known Pollinators in Your … Continue reading

Credit Valley Conservation and Trees for Life Partner to Plant 24,000 Trees Across the Watershed

Posted on June 9, 2026 in Media Release

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is strengthening local climate resilience and community well-being through a new partnership with Trees … Continue reading

Project partners standing together on the shore of Lake Ontario for a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area.

CVC Celebrates the Opening of a Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area at Sunrise and Ribbon-cutting Ceremonies

Posted on June 4, 2026 in Media Release

June 4, 2026 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) marked a major milestone in waterfront revitalization on Friday, May … Continue reading

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More Than a Name: The Stories Behind CVC’s Conservation Areas

Posted on June 4, 2026 in Conversations

A Two-part Series Exploring These Fascinating Stories The names of CVC’s conservation areas have their own story, shaped … Continue reading

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5 Benefits of Outdoor Learning

Posted on May 28, 2026 in Conversations

The Value of Getting Kids Outside Nature offers some of the best opportunities for children to learn, explore … Continue reading

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Climate Change Champions

Posted on May 26, 2026 in Green Brief

Rain gardens, such as this one at Le Cercle de l’Amitié, can help meet ESG goals, address climate … Continue reading

A pedestrian spanning a river where it opens to a lake. A network of trails runs through Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area.

Public Invited to Celebrate the Opening of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area

Posted on May 25, 2026 in Media Release

May 25, 2026 | Mississauga, ON – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), in partnership with Peel Region and Toronto … Continue reading

A wetland land surrounded by construction fencing with a sunrise coming up in the horizon.

Explore the Transformation of a New Landscape Through Photography in Celebration of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Opening

Posted on May 20, 2026 in Media Release

May 20, 2026 | Mississauga, ON – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites the public to attend the final … Continue reading