Credit Valley Conservation Makes Nature More Accessible at Terra Cotta Conservation Area
Nature just became more accessible at Terra Cotta Conservation Area thanks to Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and Novo […] … Continue reading
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Healthcare Providers Agree: Nature is Nurturing
Healthcare Professionals Can Prescribe Nature There are many activities to enjoy at our parks, from fishing, to hiking … Continue reading
Heart-leaved Aster
Symphyotrichum cordifolium As nights cool and days shorten, watch for spikes of small pale lavender to white flowers … Continue reading
Caring for Your Tree as It Ages
Ensure Your Trees Live Long Whether you planted a tree 15 years ago or just this past spring … Continue reading
The Benefits of Trees
The Many Benefits of Trees Accumulate Over Time There is a long list of benefits to planting native … Continue reading
What is Climate Anxiety?
How to Reduce Worry As temperatures cool after a hot summer, you may be thinking about extreme weather … Continue reading
The Birds, the Bees and the Blooms of Fall
Birds and bees, plus hummingbirds, butterflies, moths and other insects play a key role in the reproduction of … Continue reading
Regain Control of Your Land From These Invasive Species
European buckthorn is common in the Credit River Watershed As you’ve hiked, biked, driven or walked through the … Continue reading
Building a Greener Future for Acton with SNAP
Fairy Lake, the headwaters of Black Creek, is one of Acton’s most recognizable landmarks. Its shoreline, trails and … Continue reading
Goose-Proofing Your Business
Strategies to Deter Canada Geese If your business is near water or has open landscaped spaces, chances are … Continue reading
The Wonders of Wetlands
Wetlands are Vital Ecosystems Wetlands are among the most vibrant ecosystems in our watershed. From turtles basking on … Continue reading
Acton SNAP: Get Involved in Shaping a Greener Community
August 20, 2025 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), the Town of Halton Hills and Halton Region are seeking … Continue reading
Real-time Environmental Data at Your Fingertips
Easy to Access Data Have you ever wondered how much rain fell after a storm and how that … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation and PaRx Launch Nature Prescription Partnership to Support Community Health
“I think we’re collectively remembering what we’ve always known deep down—that being outside helps us feel better,” says … Continue reading
How to Maintain Rain-ready Features This Summer
Caring for your LID Features Though this summer has been hot and dry, taking proactive measures now can … Continue reading
Creating Rain-ready Gardens at Home
LID Features Help Manage Runoff Urban areas without stormwater management controls are prone to flooding during heavy rainfall. … Continue reading
Scarlet Beebalm
Monarda didyma With flowers that glow crimson in the summer sun, scarlet beebalm (Monarda didyma) will light up your … Continue reading
Attracting Beneficial Insects Supports Low-Impact Farming
Tara Weerasuriya’s career in environmental science has provided her with a firsthand experience of the impacts of pollutants … Continue reading
Protect Island Lake, One Wash at a Time
New Boat Washing Station Helps to Stop the Spread of Invasive Species If you’re launching your boat at … Continue reading
Mysteries of the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
Nature’s Trickster of the Summer Garden The next time you’re admiring a patch of blooming wildflowers, you might … Continue reading
Removing Invasive Plants
Learn to Effectively Remove Invasives Removing stubborn invasive plants from a garden can be difficult. Knowing which invasive … Continue reading