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
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
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
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