Credit Valley Conservation Launches Spring Landowner Workshops
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is launching their lineup of spring landowner workshops. CVC’s workshops give residents and landowners […] … Continue reading
News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
The Sweetest Month of the Year
As March approaches, many of us begin thinking more and more about our country’s favourite food. It’s sticky … Continue reading
Changing Forests in a Changing Climate
Our winters are getting warmer. Maybe you’ve been enjoying the milder weather or perhaps you’re pining for the … Continue reading
Community is Invited to Share Experiences at Upcoming Environmental Workshop
Local conservation authorities and environmental groups invite the community to participate in the seventh biennial Sharing Experiences workshop. … Continue reading
Watershed Farms: Invest in Soil, Invest in Success
The Gardhouse Family has operated Watershed Farms in East Garafraxa for decades. Their holistic approach to farming has … Continue reading
Romance in the Wild
Let’s face it – dating is complicated! Human courtship rituals often seem strange and confusing, and this also … Continue reading
Frosty Fun at Our Parks
When the cold weather hits, it can be hard to convince yourself to go outside. While staying indoors … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation appoints 2020 Chair and Vice-Chair
Mississauga Councillor Karen Ras was acclaimed as chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the inaugural 2020 board … Continue reading
Monitoring Moves Indoors for the Winter
Staff who work on our Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program (IWMP) are often asked: What do you do in … Continue reading
Snow Tales
During the winter months it’s easy to spot the signs of animals big and small. Once there’s snow … Continue reading
Vision and Volunteers Sustain Stewardship at UCM
Building sustainable communities is foundational to the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga’s (UCM) mission. In addition to providing a … Continue reading
Green Infrastructure is Making an Impact in the Region of Peel
You might have heard of green infrastructure, but what does it mean? We often think of infrastructure as … Continue reading
Thank you to our 2019 Volunteers
If you would like to get involved with our volunteers in 2020 check out our event calendar! Download … Continue reading
The Wrights: Farms Working for Grassland Birds
Barry Wright was born and raised in Erin on his family’s dairy farm. Today, he and his wife … Continue reading
Schoolyard Transformation – Glendale Rain Garden
We’re excited to announce a beautiful new rain garden at Glendale Public School in City of Brampton’s Fletchers … Continue reading
Have your garden and caterpillars too
Keep gardens and caterpillars thriving Home gardeners frequently ask how to keep caterpillars from munching on their garden … Continue reading
Trumpeter Swans: A Treasure of the Credit
By CVC’s Meagan Ruffini, Marketing and Communications Associate It’s a warm spring day and the sun is shining … Continue reading
Where in the Watershed are the Silver-spotted Skippers?
I remember the first time I saw a silver-spotted skipper. I was in a meadow in the Rouge … Continue reading
The Benefits of Snow Cover
Your Garden Can Benefit The freeze and thaw cycles of winter can be hard on plants, especially those … Continue reading
Footprints in the Snow
Improve your Identification Skills During the winter months, it’s easier to spot the signs of animals big and … Continue reading
Winterberry
Ilex verticillata The red berry-like clusters of the Winterberry shrub (Ilex verticillata) provide a striking contrast to the … Continue reading