CVC’s New Rain-ready Plant List
Have you ever wanted to create a rain garden, build a soakaway or plant a soggy area of your yard? You […] … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Swamp Milkweed
The vibrant pink blooms of swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) will stand out in any rain garden. This great pollinator … Continue reading
Rain-ready Landscaping: When to DIY or Hire a Pro
You’ve decided a rain-ready landscape is the right fit for your yard. The next decision is whether to … Continue reading
Studying Salt: What Are the Long-term Effects?
While it’s now officially spring and most of the snow has melted away, the side effects of winter … Continue reading
Good Work Pays Off
New Partnership CVC announces new partnership to increase financial support for on-farm stewardship in the Region of Peel. … Continue reading
While IPCC sounds the alarm on climate change, CVC is well positioned to help the community adapt
MISSISSAUGA – The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sounded the alarm in their recent report on … Continue reading
Only 100 Acres to Go: Certify Your Hay as Bird-friendly
March 28, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is inviting hay growers to delay this year’s hay cut … Continue reading
Watershed Farmers Delay the Hay to Protect Grassland Birds
Every year, grassland birds like bobolink and eastern meadowlark build their nests in hay fields across the Credit … Continue reading
Good Work Pays Off for Farmers in Peel
In the 1950s, agriculture was practiced on 74 per cent of the land in the Credit River Watershed. … Continue reading
Hummingbirds Will Soon Return for Spring
Goodbye Winter and Hello Spring! One of the most exciting things about spring is the return of wildlife … Continue reading
LDD Lowdown
LDD moth (formerly gypsy moth) has a new name: spongy moth. We continue to use the name LDD … Continue reading
New Partnership with ALUS Pays Farmers to Protect Nature
March 16, 2022 – Farmers can now receive annual payments to protect and monitor nature on their lands … Continue reading
Spring Safety Message: Be Careful Near Waterways
Hazardous conditions on and around bodies of water Mississauga, ON – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents … Continue reading
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
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