Gillian Northgrave: Discovering the carbon capture benefits of protecting cows and water quality
Gillian Northgrave can’t imagine life without cows. Since 1991, she has grazed beef cattle on her bucolic farm …
Farmers and Equine Operators
Life Partnerships
Pollinators sustain life. Without them, we would not be able to sustain agricultural food production. Ecosystems would perish. Pollinators …
Stop Invasive Species Before They Spread
Join us for an interactive scavenger hunt to discover if you have invasive species on your property. Learn about programs and …
Keep Chick-a-dee-dee on Repeat
Can you imagine no longer hearing the cheerful “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” of the black-capped chickadee? These little forest-dwelling birds are …
Managing LDD Moths
Have you seen this caterpillar? If you have, it’s likely you’ve seen more than one. This is the …
Preparedness is the Best Defense
Over 500 local governments across Canada have declared a climate emergency. At least six municipalities within the Credit River …
“Delay the Hay” with CVC to Protect Grassland Birds
May 5, 2021 – In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day on May 8, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) …
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Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
Ecosystem restoration is an adaptive process. Sometimes it uses methods that seem more destructive than restorative. Fire has …
New Approach to a Countryside Tradition
If you have a keen eye and are of a certain vintage, you may notice farmers are changing …
What Does it Mean to Restore the Earth?
Talking about the Earth and what we can do to protect it can feel overwhelming. After all, it’s …
How to be a Good Neighbour
What does it mean to be a good neighbour? Exchanging customary remarks about the weather seems quintessential. And there’s …
Tap Into Tradition
As cool winter nights give way to warm spring days, the full moon rises to usher in a …
Stonewell Lavender Farm: Restoring our Natural and Cultural Heritage
Four years ago, Lee Anne Downey and her husband Tom Hitchman moved to their Erin farm. They’ve since …
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Grants Available to Farmers for Water and Soil Health Improvement
September 14, 2020 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) encourages farmers to take advantage of funding for on-farm water …
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Sonnen Hill Brewing: Doing More for Wildlife
Sonnen Hill Brewing serves more than pale ales and lagers to local beer lovers. Located on the 37-acre …
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Workshops for Landowners Looking to Make a Difference
Calling all homeowners, corporate and institutional property owners and agricultural landowners. We have workshops to help you enhance …
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Workshops for Landowners Looking to Make a Difference
Calling all homeowners, corporate and institutional property owners and agricultural landowners. We have workshops to help you enhance …
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Watershed Farms: Invest in Soil, Invest in Success
The Gardhouse Family has operated Watershed Farms in East Garafraxa for decades. Their holistic approach to farming has …
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Registration is open for CVC’s Bird-Friendly Certified Hay Program
Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) Bird-Friendly Certified Hay program is accepting registrations. Farmers looking for land to grow hay …
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The Wrights: Farms Working for Grassland Birds
Barry Wright was born and raised in Erin on his family’s dairy farm. Today, he and his wife …
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CVC Report: Snapshot of Agriculture in the Credit River Watershed
August 7, 2019 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has published a report examining how the agricultural landscape in …
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