Bending the Curve For Biodiversity
Globally, scientists have been sounding the alarm on the loss of biodiversity. A recent global report from the World Wildlife […] … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Notice of Meeting to Approve the 2021 Non‐Matching Levy (2021 Budget)
Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 139/96 (as amended by O.R. 106/98), notice is hereby given that Credit Valley Conservation … Continue reading
Outdoor Learning
Head outside with your class this winter and try these quick activities from “Five Minute Field Trips:” K-Grade … Continue reading
Spotting Tracks in the Snow
During the winter months, it’s easier to spot the signs of animals once there is snow on the … Continue reading
Take Education Outdoors
Check out this FREE, online course from High Park Nature Centre on How to Make Nature Your Classroom. Do … Continue reading
Take Time to be in Nature
Reconnect with nature’s healing hands in your schoolyard or nearby park by discovering a special sit spot with your students. … Continue reading
Nature is the Best Medicine
The sound of a gurgling river flowing under melting ice; the scent of crushed balsam needles; the glimpse … Continue reading
Managing Snow Load
When do snow-covered tree branches go from picturesque winter wonderland to worrisome? How much weight can those branches … Continue reading
Plant for Winter Colour
Your yard can be beautiful and colourful even in winter. Planning your garden with winter in mind ensures … Continue reading
Paper Birch
The unique, peeling white bark of paper birch (Betula papyrifera) make it a year-round standout and homeowner favourite. Available … Continue reading
Streambank Erosion: Washing Away Misconceptions
In Caledon, the Credit River flows through natural landscapes and broad valleys. If you look closely at the … Continue reading
A Winter Menu for the Birds
Tips for Feeding Birds This Winter Feeding birds that brave our long, cold winters is an enjoyable experience. … Continue reading
Winter Birdwatching for Science
Bird Counts and Projects To Take Part In As winter quickly approaches, some of us are eager to … Continue reading
Smooth Rose
Rosa blanda Smooth rose steals the spotlight in June when its pink petals unfurl to reveal buttery-yellow centres. … Continue reading
CVC Receives Funds for Smart Blue Roof Pilot Project
November 24, 2020 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) received over $280,000 from Intact Financial Corporation’s Intact Adaptation Action … Continue reading
Salmon Migration is Something to See
The salmon migration, or run, up the Credit River is a sign that summer is ending and autumn … Continue reading
Habitat How-To for Pollinators
Set Pollinators Up for Success One of the most wonderful sounds of summer is the hum of pollinators … Continue reading
Caterpillars Are Picky Eaters
Provide Them a Good Meal Monarch butterflies cannot survive without milkweed. The leaves of these native wildflowers are … Continue reading
Butterfly Milkweed
Butterfly Milkweed If you have a sunny spot with well-draining soil, show pollinators hospitality by planting colourful and … Continue reading
Celebrate Pollinator Week
What do a rural homeowner in Erin, a Jewish congregation in Mississauga and a brewery in Caledon have … Continue reading
Private Landowners Partner for Stormwater Solutions
When rain falls it needs somewhere to go. On hard surfaces such as roads, parking lots and roofs … Continue reading