Plants Keep You Cool
We’ve already experienced a few 30 degree days this year and we’ll likely see more because of climate […]
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News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Barren Strawberry
Small yellow flowers bloom on this low-growing groundcover in mid-late spring. As it grows, it forms a dense
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Upper Credit Conservation Area Will Close for Restoration Work
July 5, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) confirms that Upper Credit Conservation Area in Alton will close
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Natural Champions
Congratulations to Whole Village on their 2021 Friends of the Credit Conservation Award Along the Town of Caledon’s
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Get Hooked on Fishing at Island Lake
Our Annual Fishing Derby is Back Our annual Island Lake Bass Fishing Derby has been on hold for
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Be on the Hunt for Invasives
Nature Invaders Scavenger Hunt When left unmanaged, invasive species can take over your yard, garden, field or forest.
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Our Climate is Changing
Climate change is happening around the globe. In the Credit River Watershed, changing patterns in our climate look
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Biodiversity Below Ground
Healthy Soils to Support Plant Growth This is part five of our five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation
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Join CVC’s Nature Invaders Scavenger Hunt
June 13, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is launching a new citizen science project for landowners across
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Community Leaders Honoured through Environmental Awards Program
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) honoured local partners and neighbours at the annual Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards,
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How to Remove Goutweed
It’s Not Easy But Don’t Give Up Removing goutweed and other invasive groundcovers, like periwinkle, English ivy or
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Forest Restoration Update at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is continuing its efforts to bring back healthy forests to Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
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Problem Plants
There are some plants that you wish you didn’t invite into your yard. These are invasive species—non-native plants
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Invasive Goutweed
Goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria), also known as bishop’s weed or snow on the mountain, is a perennial groundcover native
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Bringing Back Healthy Forests to Rattray Marsh
With the field season in full swing, CVC staff are busy working at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area. We’re
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Join CVC at the Monora Park Open House
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites residents to learn about the pond and dam removal at Monora Park at
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Clean, Drain, Dry Days at Island Lake Conservation Area to Stop the Spread of Invasive Species
June 8, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Belfountain Conservation Area Set to Re-open After Major Restoration Work
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is pleased to announce Belfountain Conservation Area will re-open to visitors on Wednesday, June
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Keep Soil Rooted
Roots Support Plant Growth This is part four of our five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation of our
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Bring on the Bugs
It’s Time to Celebrate Bugs When they’re stuck in your hair or floating in your drink, insects might
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Oak Wilt: An Advancing Threat
Invasive Species and Our Forests We have a team dedicated to monitoring and managing priority invasive species in
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