Fine-tuning Your Pruning
Autumn signals it’s time to start your property maintenance routine to protect your landscape from potential winter damage. […] … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Fabulous Field Finds 2021
Summer has come to an end and autumn has made itself known as the trees change to beautiful … Continue reading
Give an Inch and They’ll Take an Acre
Invasive Species Spotlight Sometime in the 1700s, someone set sail from Eurasia to North America with the glossy … Continue reading
CVC Seeks Nominations for Environmental Awards
Do you know someone who works hard to protect nature through on-the-ground action? Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is … Continue reading
Explore Fall Colours at Credit Valley Parks
Fall is in full force and it’s the perfect time to head out to a Credit Valley Parks … Continue reading
Everyone Has a Reason To Plant Trees
Plant Trees on Your Property Whether you want to reduce your property taxes, add beauty and privacy, decrease … Continue reading
Morphology Photography Exhibit Shines a Light on Mississauga’s Waterfront Transformation
Morphology 2021, presented by Lakeview Community Partners, is an evolving photography exhibit, documenting construction of the Jim Tovey … Continue reading
Youth Continue to Give Back to Nature
Every summer youth volunteers work with CVC staff to learn about environmental issues and take action. After pausing … Continue reading
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a day for reflection and change. … Continue reading
Keeping Fall Colourful
Autumn is a Spectacle Among the many perks of countryside living is witnessing the sweeping display of fall … Continue reading
Island Lake Conservation Area Management Plan Community Consultation
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is developing a new park management plan for Island Lake Conservation Area (ILCA). CVC … Continue reading
Bringing Brook Trout Back to the Credit River
If you’ve ever seen a brook trout in the Credit River, you know they’re a beautiful sight. Brook … Continue reading
Explore Fall Colours Responsibly at Credit Valley Parks
The fall season is officially underway and with fall temperatures expected to be above the seasonal average, it’s … Continue reading
Everyone Has a Reason to Plant Trees
Fall colours are stunning in the Credit River Watershed. Everywhere you look there is a sea of colour … Continue reading
Bringing the Magic Back to Second Creek
Protecting Brook Trout It is said that brook trout were once so common in parts of the Credit … Continue reading
Friends of Island Lake Host Annual Trail Donation Day
The Friends of Island Lake (FOIL) held their annual Fall Trail Donation Day on Saturday, September 11. The … Continue reading
Nature on Full Display
Thank you for participating in the Hungry Hollow SNAP photo contest and marking the launch of the Sustainable … Continue reading
Capturing the Beauty of Butterflies
Citizen scientists play an important role in environmental conservation. Citizen science is the practice of public participation and … Continue reading
Why Leaves Change Colour When They Shouldn’t (and How to Stop Them)
If the leaves on your trees and shrubs are changing unseasonably early, it could be a sign something’s wrong. … Continue reading
Why Leaves Change Colour
The switch from summer to fall can be bittersweet. But two things that help ease the transition are … Continue reading
Freeman Maple
Hardy and fast-growing, Freeman maple is a great shade tree suited to medium and large urban yards. Small … Continue reading