Problem Plants
There are some plants that you wish you didn’t invite into your yard. These are invasive species—non-native plants […]
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News & Blog
Read the latest blogs and news from Credit Valley Conservation.
Invasive Goutweed
Goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria), also known as bishop’s weed or snow on the mountain, is a perennial groundcover native
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Bringing Back Healthy Forests to Rattray Marsh
With the field season in full swing, CVC staff are busy working at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area. We’re
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Join CVC at the Monora Park Open House
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites residents to learn about the pond and dam removal at Monora Park at
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Clean, Drain, Dry Days at Island Lake Conservation Area to Stop the Spread of Invasive Species
June 8, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) in partnership with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Belfountain Conservation Area Set to Re-open After Major Restoration Work
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is pleased to announce Belfountain Conservation Area will re-open to visitors on Wednesday, June
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Keep Soil Rooted
Roots Support Plant Growth This is part four of our five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation of our
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Bring on the Bugs
It’s Time to Celebrate Bugs When they’re stuck in your hair or floating in your drink, insects might
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Oak Wilt: An Advancing Threat
Invasive Species and Our Forests We have a team dedicated to monitoring and managing priority invasive species in
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Pond Lowering at Monora Park to Restore Healthy Habitat in Monora Creek
May 26, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has begun lowering water levels in Monora Pond to restore
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Friends of Island Lake to Host Spring Trail Donation Day
On Saturday, May 28, show your love for Island Lake Conservation Area at the annual Spring Trail Donation
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Summer Safety Message: Be Aware of Urban River Flooding Due to Thunderstorms
MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near rivers, streams, ponds
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Be a Wildlife Ally
Together, We Can Live in Harmony With warmer weather arriving, more people are out and about having picnics,
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Do Not Disturb
Limiting Soil Disturbance Promotes Healthy Soil Structure This is part three of our five-part Farm Gate series on
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Fantastic Frog Calls
Just like humans, frogs speak different languages. Well, maybe they don’t actually speak but you can certainly tell
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Get to Know Spring’s Native Flowers
One of the best things about spring is spotting the first plants of the season sprouting. Little bits
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Cover It Up
Improve Soil Health This is part two of our five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation of our
Growing Ground Covers
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Common silverweed grows less than 20 centimetres tall and can tolerate light foot traffic.
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Wild Strawberry
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Wild strawberry offers pollinators early season nectar and pollen.
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Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area: Wonderful Wetlands
It’s officially spring, and we’re excited for all the changes happening in Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area. At
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