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
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Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
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
Smooth Rose
Rosa blanda Smooth rose steals the spotlight in June when its pink petals unfurl to reveal buttery-yellow centres. … 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
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
Wildflower Riches: A Bird-Lover’s Meadow Transformation
Chris Wedeles loves watching birds. When he purchased his 23-acre property on the outskirts of Erin, he hoped … Continue reading
Sonnen Hill Brewing: Doing More for Wildlife
Sonnen Hill Brewing serves more than pale ales and lagers to local beer lovers. Located on the 37-acre … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
Yesterday, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) was named one of Canada’s Greenest Employer (2020). CVC was recognized for its … Continue reading