Managing LDD Moths
Have you seen this caterpillar? If you have, it’s likely you’ve seen more than one. This is the […]
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News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Celebrate Neighbourhood Nature in Brampton’s Fletchers Creek Neighbourhood with CVC
For Immediate Release June 7, 2021 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites residents of Brampton’s Fletchers Creek SNAP
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How to Deter Wasps
Wasps can be aggressive if you disturb their nest. They can also be annoying when you’re trying to
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Pollination through Insects
Nectar, the tasty treat hidden inside a flower, feeds many small mammals, birds and insects. Most importantly, it
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Foxglove Beardtongue
As one of our top pollinator plants, foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) attracts bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds. Small
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Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
Ecosystems such as forests, wetlands and streams support all life on Earth. Healthier ecosystems mean a healthier planet.
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CVC Foundation partners with Timber Specialties Limited on accessible boardwalk
MISSISSAUGA – Supported by a generous donation of lumber from Timber Specialties Limited, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) plans
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A small step towards the natural
A thousand gold-tipped arrow shafts are just beginning to surface on Island Lake as the rising sun casts
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Facts you may newt (not) know about reptiles and amphibians
The days are warmer, the ground is drier and we’re not the only ones delighted about the vitamin
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The Community Tree Project is Coming to Your Neighbourhood
Credit Valley Conservation’s Community Tree Project is a community-based project to cool neighbourhoods from the impacts of climate
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Discover Nature Close to Home
Neighbourhood Nature – a Special Online Educational Presentation During these unprecedented times, nature in our neighbourhoods has become
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Preparedness is the Best Defense
Over 500 local governments across Canada have declared a climate emergency. At least six municipalities within the Credit River
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Join CVC’s Free Online Tree and Shrub Gardening Workshops
For Immediate Release May 26, 2021 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites homeowners to its free gardening workshops
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Another Year of Invasive Moths
If you have trees on your property, you’re likely familiar with the invasive LDD moth (also known as
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Discover the Beauty of Butterflies
Do you remember the first time you saw a butterfly? There’s an excitement watching a butterfly flutter from
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See spring ephemerals before they’re gone
Watch for these pretty plants In early spring when the ground has thawed, the forest floor comes alive
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“Delay the Hay” with CVC to Protect Grassland Birds
May 5, 2021 – In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day on May 8, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)
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Removing Invasive Periwinkle
Periwinkle is one of many invasive plants found in backyards. Left unmanaged, this invasive ground cover can smother a garden
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Where to Find Plants
If you’ve found invasive species growing in your yard, remove them and replace them with native plants. Removing invasive species
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Alternatives to Invasive Plants
Aggressive invaders such as periwinkle, goutweed or “snow on the mountain” and English ivy can quickly take over large
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Outdoor Exploring
Get your class outside this spring and ask students to go to a place that matters to them,
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