Restoring Grasslands at Upper Credit Conservation Area
A Beautiful Transformation In 2014, we began a grassland restoration project at Upper Credit Conservation Area. The goal […] … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Experience Brews in the Bush
Eat, Drink and Be Merry Terra Cotta Conservation Area is home to beautiful wildlife, scenic trails and many … Continue reading
13th Annual Bass Fishing Derby – Results for 2023
Thanks to all participants of the 13th Annual Bass Fishing Derby at Island Lake Conservation Area held on … Continue reading
Future Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area
New Trails, Boardwalks, Lookouts and Gathering Spaces CVC and our partners at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and … Continue reading
Strength in Numbers
Importance of Biological Diversity Did you know that across Ontario, almost 70 per cent of all farmland is used … Continue reading
Be Aware of Flood Risks due to Thunderstorms
How Flooding Works Summer and thunderstorms go hand in hand. While rain brings fresh air and provides a … Continue reading
Understanding Plant Labels
Learn What It All Means Plant tags contain essential information to help you make the best choices when … Continue reading
Pale Purple Coneflower
Echinacea pallida While you may notice colourful arrays of coneflowers in local gardens or nurseries, pale purple coneflower … Continue reading
Choosing Wisely
The Difference Between Natives, Cultivars and “Nativars” If you’re out browsing nurseries for wildlife-friendly plants to add to … Continue reading
Getting Closure
Three Reasons to Properly Plug and Seal Your Well Many landowners have wells on their property that are … Continue reading
So Long Spongy Moth
A Population Crash… For Now If you’ve gone hiking recently, you’ve probably seen the spongy moth and its … Continue reading
Beneath the Surface of Rivers and Streams
Summer is an Important Season for Aquatic Life During summer, water levels in streams are at their lowest … Continue reading
Celebrate Summer at our Parks
It’s Officially Summer! Summer is a great time to connect with nature while enjoying activities with friends and … Continue reading
Insect Allies
Part Three: The Fruits of their Labour This is part three of a three-part series on beneficial insects … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation Unveils Tales on the Trail
On Friday, June 16, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) unveiled Tales on the Trail, an interactive experience that promotes … Continue reading
Celebrating Environmental Excellence at the Friends of the Credit Event
Last night, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) hosted a special Friends of the … Continue reading
Have Your Say: CVC’s New Strategic Plan
Planning for the Future Credit Valley Conservation’s current strategic plan, Our Future Taking Shape, is built upon the foundation of Our … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation Seeks Input on New Strategic Plan
June 14, 2023 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is developing a new strategic plan that will guide the … Continue reading
Wildlife Spotlight: American Red Squirrel
Get to know Squirrels in the Watershed We see squirrels every day. Whether they’re foraging for food, chasing … Continue reading
The Amazing Power of Trees
Learn about the benefits of trees Studies have shown that parks, gardens and landscaped boulevards can have profound impacts … Continue reading
Insect Allies
Part Two: Crowd Control This is part two of a three-part series on beneficial insects — how to … Continue reading