Serviceberries
Amelanchier species The delicate white flowers of serviceberries herald spring. Appearing in long clusters, these star-like blossoms arrive […] … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Tracking the Spring Leaf-Out
Welcome Spring There are few more welcome signs of spring than when bright green leaves begin to unfurl … Continue reading
Maples: a Diverse Group of Trees
It’s Maple Syrup Season Many people have heard of the tree species sugar maple, it produces deliciously sweet … Continue reading
How To Protect Your Drinking Water
Learn Sources of Contamination As extreme weather events become more common, so does the risk of drinking water … Continue reading
Healthy Plants Need Healthy Soil
Improve Your Garden Here are a few things you can do and not do to improve the health … Continue reading
Common Snowberry
Symphoricarpos albus When choosing a new tree, shrub or plant, it’s important to consider the soil, moisture and … Continue reading
Your Soil is Made Up of 4 Crucial Ingredients
Did you know? When we picture an ideal garden, we tend to imagine all the activity going on … Continue reading
Join CVC at the Solutions for Safer Well Water Webinar
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites well owners in the Credit River Watershed to attend Solutions for Safer Well … Continue reading
CVC Releases 2023 Watershed Report Card
March 24, 2023 (MISSISSAUGA) – Report cards aren’t just for students. Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), in conjunction with … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement: CVC Urges Caution Around Sick and Dead Birds
March 23, 2023 – The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are currently responding … Continue reading
Indigenous Placemaking at Island Lake Conservation Area
Recognizing and Honouring Indigenous Culture Nestled at the northern trailhead of the Credit Valley Trail (CVT), at Island … Continue reading
Get into the Spirit of Spring
Welcome Spring! March 20 is the first day of spring. We’re certainly not wishing the wonderful season of … Continue reading
Fight the Phrag
Managing Invasive Species It might look like a harmless grass blowing in the wind by the roadside, but … Continue reading
Connecting with Youth through Ecological Experiences
Come Experience Nature with Us We are inspired by nature, and we love connecting with watershed residents and … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement: Spring Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways
Hazardous Conditions On and Around Bodies of Water March 9, 2023 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding … Continue reading
March Brings Maple Goodness to Credit Valley Parks
Enjoy Maple Syrup in the Park The calendar has flipped to March and as the season shifts towards … Continue reading
Coyote Season is Here
Your furry countryside neighbours If you’ve been hearing an increase in barks, yips and howls, you’re likely not … Continue reading
Fight the Phrag
Take Action to Combat Invasives Invasive species have become so common in Canada, that the Ontario based Invasive … Continue reading
Celebrate Maple Syrup in the Park Three Different Ways with Credit Valley Conservation
Tap into the sweet taste of spring! Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is preparing to host it’s popular Maple … Continue reading
What’s Happening Under the Ice?
Water is Amazing Winter is a magical time to experience nature in our parks. As you explore, you … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation and The UPS Foundation join forces to support more sustainable communities
The Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF) announced today a renewed two-year partnership with The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic … Continue reading