CVC Celebrates 70 Years of Conservation
Our Enduring Legacy in the Community Over the past 70 years, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has had an […]
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Credit Valley Conservation Celebrates 70-years of Conservation
May 13, 2024–Today, May 13, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is celebrating 70-years of conservation in the Credit River
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Join Credit Valley Conservation at the Prepare your Property for Climate Change Bus Tour
This event is cancelled. Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites rural landowners to attend the Prepare your Property for
The Story of Credit Valley Conservation
Our story goes back to 1946, when the Province of Ontario passed the Conservation Authorities Act. It empowered
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Credit Valley Conservation Celebrates Construction Completion of Smart Blue Roof
May 10, 2024 – Today, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) celebrated the construction completion and commissioning of its new
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Supporting Parks, Supports Conservation
Plan Your Visit The weather is warming up and summer is around the corner. It’s the perfect time
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More Local Plants to Grow
We’re excited to announce that the new Woodland Plants for Landscaping booklet is ready for you to enjoy! Originally released in
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Cucumber Tree
Magnolia acuminata Often referred to as the cucumber magnolia, this large tree, native to parts of southern Ontario,
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Putting Down Roots: Proper Planting Depth
How deep is too deep? Planting a tree incorrectly can have an immediate or long-lasting impact on the
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Grasslands for All: Supporting Livestock, Wildlife and Climate Resilience
This is part four of our five-part Farm Gate series about agricultural projects that are supported by the
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Red Admiral Butterflies are on the Move
You may have noticed more butterflies this spring, compared to recent years. If so, you’re not imagining it!
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Transforming Lawns to Landscapes
In recent years, there’s been a lot of press about “No-Mow May”, a call-to-action urging us to leave
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Enhancing Your Experience at Ken Whillans
We are excited to reopen the Ken Whillans Conservation Area for the 2024 season this weekend. Come explore
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Coexisting With The Cold-Blooded
April showers bring spring critters! Warming weather means the return of our cold-blooded friends: reptiles and amphibians. Though
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Natural Cover in the Watershed
Five-part Series Highlighting the Top Stories of the Watershed Plan We’re continuing our five-part series highlighting the top
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What to Prune Now
In most cases, pruning trees and shrub is best done before they “wake up” from their winter dormancy
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Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa Planting native oak trees helps combat the lack of habitat caused by invasive species in our
Invasives
Neighbourhood Watch Be on the lookout! Invasive species can have detrimental effects on natural areas and our own
Credit Valley Conservation Named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
April 16, 2024—Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has received the title of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers (2024) for
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Join Credit Valley Conservation at the Pits to Parks Open House
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites the community to attend the Pits to Parks Open House on April 18,
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Restoring Two Former Pits to Parks
The Pits to Parks Restoration Project We’re planning to ecologically restore two former aggregate sites in Caledon, Pinchin
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