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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News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
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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Grow Your Invasive Species Knowledge
We can’t see them now but lurking beneath the snow are invasive plants. Next week is Invasive Species
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Love in the Credit River Watershed
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which makes it the perfect time to celebrate love in the Credit
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Winter Tree Identification
It’s often a tree’s lush leaves or vibrant needles that catch our attention. But how often do we
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Backyard Scavenger Hunt
Winter is a great time to learn about the many active creatures that call your backyard home during
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Scavengers Among Us
Scavengers are animals who eat carrion and decaying plant matter. They play an important ecological role by feeding
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Forget Fall Chores for Winter’s Foragers and Scavengers
If you didn’t complete all your yard cleanup chores before the snow fell, you’ll be relieved to know
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Eastern White Cedar
Eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) can lift your spirits whether you have it planted outdoors or bring some sprigs
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Walk and Talk About Mental Health
Caring for our mental health is more important now than ever. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Region
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How Wildlife Survive Winter
It’s hard to imagine spending the entire winter outside. As humans, we’re lucky we can keep warm indoors.
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Strike a Pose: Photos from the Watershed
We all know how important it to spend time in nature. At CVC, we love that people are
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