Let the Good Times Flow at Maple Syrup in the Park
Flipping the calendar to March means one thing – soon we’ll be enjoying pancakes and real maple syrup! […] … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Top Home Tree Planting Tips
Planting a tree in your yard is one of the easiest ways to build climate change resilience in … Continue reading
Know the Signs
If your plantation was unhealthy, would you know the signs? Fifteen per cent of the Credit River Watershed’s … Continue reading
Life Underground
When planning and planting our gardens, we often focus on what we see above ground, like birds nesting … Continue reading
American Hop-hornbeam
Looking for a small to medium-sized tree for your yard? American hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) is a great choice … Continue reading
How to Top-dress with Compost
The best (and easiest) way to improve the soil in your garden is to top-dress with compost. Top-dressing … Continue reading
Spread the Word About Invasive Species
It may be winter but before we know it, we’re going to be seeing the first signs of … Continue reading
Experience Maple Syrup in the Park
Tap into the sweet taste of spring as Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) hosts Maple Syrup in the Park … Continue reading
Play Detective
Crime and mystery novels are two of the best-selling genres of fiction worldwide. So there’s a good chance … Continue reading
2022 Ice Fishing Derby Results
Thank-you to all who participated in our Annual Ice Fishing Derby at Island Lake Conservation Area! We had another … Continue reading
Urban Wetlands are Home to Wildlife
You might not be thinking much about frogs, turtles and other hibernating wildlife, but under snow and ice … Continue reading
Rural Relationship Advice
Most relationship advice columnists will tell you it’s probably not a good idea to try to change the … Continue reading
Serson Creek: Reconnecting a Lost River
What was once a forgotten creek is now the realization of a dream. On a sunny morning in … Continue reading
Better Birding
Great Backyard Bird Count The Great Backyard Bird Count, a global citizen science and birdwatching event, will take place … Continue reading
Reel in a Big Catch at the Annual Island Lake Ice Fishing Derby
The competition is about to heat up at Island Lake Conservation Area as Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) hosts … Continue reading
Get Hooked on Ice Fishing at Island Lake
The recent snowfall and cold temperatures created the perfect conditions for winter activities at our parks. While many … Continue reading
Rewet the Land
Wetlands aren’t a good place to build a house but many diverse plants and animals call them home. … Continue reading
Meet One of the Experts Who Monitor Our Watershed
There are many aspects of the local natural environment that need to be managed, monitored and maintained to … Continue reading
Councillor Tom Adams Appointed Chair of CVC Board of Directors
Town of Oakville Councillor Tom Adams was acclaimed as Chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the inaugural … Continue reading
Winter Activities are Cool
It can be hard to get outside in the winter. We get it – cozy sweaters and binge-watching … Continue reading
Hunters and Anglers Committed to Forests for the Future
The Dufferin Northern Peel Anglers and Hunters Association (DNPAHA) is a conservation association managing their woods and wetlands … Continue reading