Rain-Ready Plants
April showers bring May flowers, but they also create puddles and soggy spots in your yard. With more […]
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News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Great Blue Lobelia
Long-blooming great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) stands out in summer. Dense spires of blooms float above long, pointed
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Meet the Expert Who Inventories Our Watershed
There are 376 native plant species, 41 mammal species and 244 bird species in the Credit River Watershed.
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Wildlife that fool you
Happy April Fools! While we may dedicate one day a year to putting sugar in the saltshaker or
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What Does it Mean to Restore the Earth?
Talking about the Earth and what we can do to protect it can feel overwhelming. After all, it’s
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Why do Water Levels Change at Rattray Marsh?
Spring is here, which often means higher water levels across the Credit River Watershed. Rattray Marsh in south
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CVC Affirms Commitment to Continued Meaningful Engagement with Indigenous Peoples
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is committed to learning, growing and taking steps on the path toward
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Making Maple Memories… Online!
March is maple month. In the past, we celebrated this liquid gold at Island Lake and Terra Cotta
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How to be a Good Neighbour
What does it mean to be a good neighbour? Exchanging customary remarks about the weather seems quintessential. And there’s
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Connecting Communities
Connecting with others has been challenging this past year. Now that snow is melting, your yard can help
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How Early is Too Early to Plant?
You’ve got your chosen list of native plants ready. Maybe you’ve already purchased seeds from a native plant nursery.
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Shrubs for Bird Communities
Diversity is key for creating vibrant communities, yards, and gardens. Native shrubs are a great option for adding
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Woodpeckers March to their own Beat
Spring is almost here. If you listen closely, you’ll hear songbirds announcing their presence with unique melodies. Woodpeckers
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Youth Continue Environmental Leadership During the Pandemic
Each year hundreds of youth volunteer with us to learn about nature and take environmental action. Through our
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Tap Into Tradition
As cool winter nights give way to warm spring days, the full moon rises to usher in a
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Funding Available to Farmers to Improve Profitability and the Environment
March 3, 2021 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) encourages farmers to take advantage of funding for water and
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Spring Safety Message: Be Careful Around Waterways
Hazardous Conditions On and Around Bodies of Water Mississauga, ON – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents
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How You’re Inspired by Nature
Social media is a great tool for sharing outdoor adventures throughout the Credit River Watershed. On February 10,
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Public Service Announcement – Winter Safety Message – Be Safe Near Waterways: Unsafe Ice
February 25, 2020 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents and visitors to our parks to stay off
Emerald Ash Borer Response Continues at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is continuing its Emerald Ash Borer Restoration Project at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area in
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Stonewell Lavender Farm: Restoring our Natural and Cultural Heritage
Making a Difference Four years ago, Lee Anne Downey and her husband Tom Hitchman moved to their Erin
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