Rain-Ready Plants
April showers bring May flowers, but they also create puddles and soggy spots in your yard. With more […] … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Great Blue Lobelia
Long-blooming great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) stands out in summer. Dense spires of blooms float above long, pointed … Continue reading
Meet the Expert Who Inventories Our Watershed
There are 376 native plant species, 41 mammal species and 244 bird species in the Credit River Watershed. … Continue reading
Wildlife that fool you
Happy April Fools! While we may dedicate one day a year to putting sugar in the saltshaker or … Continue reading
What Does it Mean to Restore the Earth?
Talking about the Earth and what we can do to protect it can feel overwhelming. After all, it’s … Continue reading
Why do Water Levels Change at Rattray Marsh?
Spring is here, which often means higher water levels across the Credit River Watershed. Rattray Marsh in south … Continue reading
CVC Affirms Commitment to Continued Meaningful Engagement with Indigenous Peoples
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is committed to learning, growing and taking steps on the path toward … Continue reading
Making Maple Memories… Online!
March is maple month. In the past, we celebrated this liquid gold at Island Lake and Terra Cotta … Continue reading
How to be a Good Neighbour
What does it mean to be a good neighbour? Exchanging customary remarks about the weather seems quintessential. And there’s … Continue reading
Connecting Communities
Connecting with others has been challenging this past year. Now that snow is melting, your yard can help … Continue reading
How Early is Too Early to Plant?
You’ve got your chosen list of native plants ready. Maybe you’ve already purchased seeds from a native plant nursery. … Continue reading
Shrubs for Bird Communities
Diversity is key for creating vibrant communities, yards, and gardens. Native shrubs are a great option for adding … Continue reading
Woodpeckers March to their own Beat
Spring is almost here. If you listen closely, you’ll hear songbirds announcing their presence with unique melodies. Woodpeckers … Continue reading
Youth Continue Environmental Leadership During the Pandemic
Each year hundreds of youth volunteer with us to learn about nature and take environmental action. Through our … Continue reading
Tap Into Tradition
As cool winter nights give way to warm spring days, the full moon rises to usher in a … Continue reading
Funding Available to Farmers to Improve Profitability and the Environment
March 3, 2021 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) encourages farmers to take advantage of funding for water and … Continue reading
Spring Safety Message: Be Careful Around Waterways
Hazardous Conditions On and Around Bodies of Water Mississauga, ON – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents … Continue reading
How You’re Inspired by Nature
Social media is a great tool for sharing outdoor adventures throughout the Credit River Watershed. On February 10 … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement – Winter Safety Message – Be Safe Near Waterways: Unsafe Ice
February 25, 2020 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents and visitors to our parks to stay off … Continue reading
Emerald Ash Borer Response Continues at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is continuing its Emerald Ash Borer Restoration Project at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area in … Continue reading
Stonewell Lavender Farm: Restoring our Natural and Cultural Heritage
Making a Difference Four years ago, Lee Anne Downey and her husband Tom Hitchman moved to their Erin … Continue reading