Stop Invasive Species Before They Spread
Join us for an interactive scavenger hunt to discover if you have invasive species on your property. Learn about programs and … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Keep Chick-a-dee-dee on Repeat
Create a Forest Management Plan Can you imagine no longer hearing the cheerful “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” of the black-capped chickadee? … Continue reading
CYC is bringing youth back to nature
CVC’s Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) is gearing up for summer! As the province starts to move into its … Continue reading
Low Water Levels at Island Lake
Water levels at Island Lake are lower than usual. It is anticipated that levels will drop further from … Continue reading
What’s with all the Algae this Year?
Some small creeks in the Credit River Watershed looked a little green this spring. That’s because of algae! … Continue reading
Managing LDD Moths
Have you seen this caterpillar? If you have, it’s likely you’ve seen more than one. This is the … Continue reading
Celebrate Neighbourhood Nature in Brampton’s Fletchers Creek Neighbourhood with CVC
For Immediate Release June 7, 2021 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites residents of Brampton’s Fletchers Creek SNAP … Continue reading
How to Deter Wasps
Wasps can be aggressive if you disturb their nest. They can also be annoying when you’re trying to … Continue reading
Pollination through Insects
Nectar, the tasty treat hidden inside a flower, feeds many small mammals, birds and insects. Most importantly, it … Continue reading
Foxglove Beardtongue
As one of our top pollinator plants, foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) attracts bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds. Small … Continue reading
Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
Ecosystems such as forests, wetlands and streams support all life on Earth. Healthier ecosystems mean a healthier planet. … Continue reading
CVC Foundation partners with Timber Specialties Limited on accessible boardwalk
MISSISSAUGA – Supported by a generous donation of lumber from Timber Specialties Limited, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) plans … Continue reading
A small step towards the natural
A thousand gold-tipped arrow shafts are just beginning to surface on Island Lake as the rising sun casts … Continue reading
Facts you may newt (not) know about reptiles and amphibians
The days are warmer, the ground is drier and we’re not the only ones delighted about the vitamin … Continue reading
The Community Tree Project is Coming to Your Neighbourhood
Credit Valley Conservation’s Community Tree Project is a community-based project to cool neighbourhoods from the impacts of climate … Continue reading
Discover Nature Close to Home
Neighbourhood Nature – a Special Online Educational Presentation During these unprecedented times, nature in our neighbourhoods has become … Continue reading
Preparedness is the Best Defense
Over 500 local governments across Canada have declared a climate emergency. At least six municipalities within the Credit River … Continue reading
Join CVC’s Free Online Tree and Shrub Gardening Workshops
For Immediate Release May 26, 2021 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites homeowners to its free gardening workshops … Continue reading
Another Year of Invasive Moths
If you have trees on your property, you’re likely familiar with the invasive LDD moth (also known as … Continue reading
Discover the Beauty of Butterflies
Do you remember the first time you saw a butterfly? There’s an excitement watching a butterfly flutter from … Continue reading
See spring ephemerals before they’re gone
Watch for these pretty plants In early spring when the ground has thawed, the forest floor comes alive … Continue reading