Biodiversity

Inside the Deep, Dark Woods

Posted on October 30, 2025 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

Why the Deep, Dark Woods Matter and How You Can Help It’s October — the perfect time to […] … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Birds, Farmers and Equine Operators, Forest, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Trees and Forests

A cluster of small white flowers on stems with large heart-shaped leaves.

Fantastic Flora in the Watershed

Posted on May 7, 2025 in Conversations

As the weather warms up for the season, the Credit River Watershed is transforming with the vibrant tapestry … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Credit Valley Parks, Explore our Parks, Gardening, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do

Community Members Come Together to Support Wildlife: The SNAP Approach

Posted on May 1, 2025 in Conversations

As they say, teamwork makes the dream work and our Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Plan (SNAP) projects are proof … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Cooksville SNAP, Fletchers Creek SNAP, Get Involved, HH SNAP, Nature and Wildlife, SNAP, Things to Do

A yellow and black bumble bee resting on a fluffy yellow tree bloom.

Insect Observation: Finding Mindfulness in Nature’s Tiny Wonders

Posted on April 23, 2025 in Conversations

Entomology Meets Mindfulness With signs of spring all around us, you may be inspired to get outside and … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Credit Valley Parks, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do

A full view of a forest with a swamp on the ground.

Celebrating Earth Day: Embrace the Four Elements of the Watershed

Posted on April 16, 2025 in Conversations

The elements of nature — water, air, fire and earth — are a lens in which we can … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Corporations and Institutions, Farmers and Equine Operators, Green Your Property, Nature and Wildlife, Rural Landowners, Things to Do, Tree Planting, Urban Homeowners, Watershed Science

A dark brown bird with a white head perched on top of dead standing tree.

Watershed Wildlife: Four Species Making a Comeback – Bald Eagle

Posted on April 9, 2025 in Conversations

Wildlife in the Credit River Watershed This is part-three, in our four-part wildlife spotlight series where we’re sharing … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A frog sitting on a wet fallen log in front of a wet area.

Leap into the Watershed this World Frog Day

Posted on March 19, 2025 in Conversations

Frogs are Fantastic Today is both the first day of spring and World Frog Day! Let’s celebrate the … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Credit Valley Parks, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do

Two people holding small reddish-brown crayfish.

Youth Discover Wildlife at Silver Creek Restoration Project

Posted on March 13, 2025 in Conversations

The Credit River Watershed is home to diverse wildlife that often goes unseen because of their solitary and … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Credit Valley Parks, Get Involved, Invasive Species, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do, Volunteer, Youth 4 the Credit

A dark brown otter sitting upright in a snow-covered field.

Watershed Wildlife: Four Species Making a Comeback – River Otter

Posted on March 6, 2025 in Conversations

Wildlife in the Credit River Watershed This is part-two in our four-part wildlife spotlight series sharing the exciting … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A small slender brown furry animal with a long tail perched on branches without leaves.

Watershed Wildlife: Four Species Making a Comeback – Fishers

Posted on January 30, 2025 in Conversations

Announcing Exciting Wildlife News for our Watershed We are thrilled to share that over the past few years … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Health, Watershed Science

A large dark brown and black coloured porcupine with a coat of sharp quills, sitting in the middle of green leafy plants.

Wildlife Spotlight: North American Porcupines

Posted on September 5, 2024 in Conversations

What looks like a beaver but is a little spikier? Porcupines, of course! While exploring our parks, you … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do

A bright red spotted salamander on top of a moss.

Biodiversity at Risk

Posted on August 14, 2024 in Conversations

Five-part Series Highlighting the Top Stories of the Watershed Plan The first phase of the Watershed Plan characterizes … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Conservation Biology, Nature and Wildlife, Restoration, Watershed Plan, Watershed Science

The backs of three people as they walk along a boardwalk with a river to their right and a bridge.

CVC’s Conserved Lands Contribute to Canada’s Protected Areas Target

Posted on May 15, 2023 in Media Release

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), Ontario Nature and Conservation Ontario are pleased to announce that 14 of CVC’s properties … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Conservation Planning, Credit Valley Parks, CVC Updates

Making Connections

Posted on October 19, 2022 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

Help Wildlife in the Watershed When we travel, we often make a number of stops along the way: … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Green Your Property, Nature and Wildlife, Rural Landowners

Two people standing on a bridge looking out over a wetland.

The Results are Coming in for Island Lake’s BioBlitz!

Posted on September 22, 2022 in Conversations

Surveying Invasive Species at Island Lake Conservation Area This past July, we conducted our first invasive species bioblitz … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Environmental Monitoring, Invasive Species, Island Lake, Nature and Wildlife