Living with Mosquitoes and Black Flies
Make the Most Out of the Outdoors this Summer As temperatures rise and outdoor adventures fill our calendars, […] … Continue reading
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CVC Celebrates the Opening of a Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area at Sunrise and Ribbon-cutting Ceremonies
June 4, 2026 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) marked a major milestone in waterfront revitalization on Friday, May … Continue reading
More Than a Name: The Stories Behind CVC’s Conservation Areas
A Two-part Series Exploring These Fascinating Stories The names of CVC’s conservation areas have their own story, shaped … Continue reading
5 Benefits of Outdoor Learning
The Value of Getting Kids Outside Nature offers some of the best opportunities for children to learn, explore … Continue reading
Tiny Springtails Beneath Our Feet
A Closer Look at One of the Tiniest Animals of the Credit River Watershed Wetlands, forests and streams … Continue reading
Grand Opening: Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area
New Waterfront Destination Opens to the Public Saturday, May 30 After more than a decade of planning, collaboration … Continue reading
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Nature
A Look at How Wildlife Care for Their Young in the Credit River Watershed Mother’s Day is coming … Continue reading
Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Public Opening
Celebrate this Transformative Achievement in Waterfront Revitalization and Habitat Creation Join us as we celebrate the opening of
Three Bird Species to Spot on Your Winter Hikes
Winter is a Great Time for Birding When the Credit River Watershed turns quiet and frosty, it can … Continue reading
Many Hands, One Trail: Credit Valley Trail Collaboration
Building the Credit Valley Trail, One Connection at a Time The Credit Valley Trail (CVT) is taking shape. … Continue reading
Explore the Latest Progress at Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area
Opening Spring 2026 Over the past 70 years, the Credit River Watershed has transformed dramatically. Our journey of … Continue reading
50 Years of Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
A Vital Ecological Treasure Nestled along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Mississauga, Rattray Marsh Conservation Area is more … Continue reading
Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Public Information Session
Connect With Us to Learn More Learn about the new Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area (JTLCA) opening spring
Five Native Trees in the Credit River Watershed Worth Knowing
Celebrate Our Forests The Credit River Watershed is home to an incredible diversity of forests. There are over … Continue reading
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
What You Need to Know About Ticks
At Credit Valley Conservation, we’re big fans of bugs. Insects and other arthropods play vital roles in our … Continue reading
World Snake Day: Discover the Snakes of the Credit River
July 16 is World Snake Day! Love them or not, snakes are here to stay. World Snake Day … Continue reading
Spring Tips for Wildlife Encounters
What to do if you Find a Baby Animal in our Parks Spring and early summer mark a … Continue reading
Use Nature as a Reset Button
At Credit Valley Parks, step into a world where fresh air, lush greenery and open skies invite you … Continue reading
Fantastic Flora in the Watershed
As the weather warms up for the season, the Credit River Watershed is transforming with the vibrant tapestry … Continue reading
Tapping into Tradition: Indigenous Storytelling
This year, when you join us at our annual Maple Syrup in the Park festival at Terra Cotta … Continue reading