Life Underground
When planning and planting our gardens, we often focus on what we see above ground, like birds nesting […]
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News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
American Hop-hornbeam
Looking for a small to medium-sized tree for your yard? American hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) is a great choice
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How to Top-dress with Compost
The best (and easiest) way to improve the soil in your garden is to top-dress with compost. Top-dressing
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Spread the Word About Invasive Species
It may be winter but before we know it, we’re going to be seeing the first signs of
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Experience Maple Syrup in the Park
Tap into the sweet taste of spring as Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) hosts Maple Syrup in the Park,
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Play Detective
Crime and mystery novels are two of the best-selling genres of fiction worldwide. So there’s a good chance
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2022 Ice Fishing Derby Results
Thank-you to all who participated in our Annual Ice Fishing Derby at Island Lake Conservation Area! We had another
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Urban Wetlands are Home to Wildlife
You might not be thinking much about frogs, turtles and other hibernating wildlife, but under snow and ice
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Rural Relationship Advice
Most relationship advice columnists will tell you it’s probably not a good idea to try to change the
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Serson Creek: Reconnecting a Lost River
What was once a forgotten creek is now the realization of a dream. On a sunny morning in
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Better Birding
Great Backyard Bird Count The Great Backyard Bird Count, a global citizen science and birdwatching event, will take place
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Reel in a Big Catch at the Annual Island Lake Ice Fishing Derby
The competition is about to heat up at Island Lake Conservation Area as Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) hosts
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Get Hooked on Ice Fishing at Island Lake
The recent snowfall and cold temperatures created the perfect conditions for winter activities at our parks. While many
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Rewet the Land
Wetlands aren’t a good place to build a house but many diverse plants and animals call them home.
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Meet One of the Experts Who Monitor Our Watershed
There are many aspects of the local natural environment that need to be managed, monitored and maintained to
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Councillor Tom Adams Appointed Chair of CVC Board of Directors
Town of Oakville Councillor Tom Adams was acclaimed as Chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the inaugural
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Winter Activities are Cool
It can be hard to get outside in the winter. We get it – cozy sweaters and binge-watching
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Hunters and Anglers Committed to Forests for the Future
The Dufferin Northern Peel Anglers and Hunters Association (DNPAHA) is a conservation association managing their woods and wetlands
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Old Christmas Trees – The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Drop-Off Your Old Christmas Tree You’re probably thinking to yourself – It’s January, why are we still talking
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Winter Wonders of Local Wildlife
With the beginning of a new year, fitness resolutions abound, many of us are by gearing up for
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Winter Safety Message
Be Safe Near Waterways: Unsafe Ice Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents and visitors to our parks of
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