Barren Strawberry
Small yellow flowers bloom on this low-growing groundcover in mid-late spring. As it grows, it forms a dense […] … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Upper Credit Conservation Area Will Close for Restoration Work
July 5, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) confirms that Upper Credit Conservation Area in Alton will close … Continue reading
Natural Champions
Congratulations to Whole Village on their 2021 Friends of the Credit Conservation Award Along the Town of Caledon’s … Continue reading
Get Hooked on Fishing at Island Lake
Our Annual Fishing Derby is Back Our annual Island Lake Bass Fishing Derby has been on hold for … Continue reading
Be on the Hunt for Invasives
Nature Invaders Scavenger Hunt When left unmanaged, invasive species can take over your yard, garden, field or forest. … Continue reading
Our Climate is Changing
Climate change is happening around the globe. In the Credit River Watershed, changing patterns in our climate look … Continue reading
Biodiversity Below Ground
Healthy Soils to Support Plant Growth This is part five of our five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation … Continue reading
Join CVC’s Nature Invaders Scavenger Hunt
June 13, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is launching a new citizen science project for landowners across … Continue reading
Community Leaders Honoured through Environmental Awards Program
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) honoured local partners and neighbours at the annual Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards … Continue reading
How to Remove Goutweed
It’s Not Easy But Don’t Give Up Removing goutweed and other invasive groundcovers, like periwinkle, English ivy or … Continue reading
Forest Restoration Update at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is continuing its efforts to bring back healthy forests to Rattray Marsh Conservation Area … Continue reading
Problem Plants
There are some plants that you wish you didn’t invite into your yard. These are invasive species—non-native plants … Continue reading
Bringing Back Healthy Forests to Rattray Marsh
With the field season in full swing, CVC staff are busy working at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area. We’re … Continue reading
Join CVC at the Monora Park Open House
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites residents to learn about the pond and dam removal at Monora Park at … Continue reading
Clean, Drain, Dry Days at Island Lake Conservation Area to Stop the Spread of Invasive Species
June 8, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters … Continue reading
Belfountain Conservation Area Set to Re-open After Major Restoration Work
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is pleased to announce Belfountain Conservation Area will re-open to visitors on Wednesday, June … Continue reading
Keep Soil Rooted
Roots Support Plant Growth This is part four of our five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation of our … Continue reading
Bring on the Bugs
It’s Time to Celebrate Bugs When they’re stuck in your hair or floating in your drink, insects might … Continue reading
Oak Wilt: An Advancing Threat
Invasive Species and Our Forests We have a team dedicated to monitoring and managing priority invasive species in … Continue reading
Pond Lowering at Monora Park to Restore Healthy Habitat in Monora Creek
May 26, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has begun lowering water levels in Monora Pond to restore … Continue reading
Friends of Island Lake to Host Spring Trail Donation Day
On Saturday, May 28, show your love for Island Lake Conservation Area at the annual Spring Trail Donation … Continue reading