Why Early Spring Is Critical for Pollinators
The Small Window that Makes a Big Difference When snow begins to melt across the Credit River Watershed, […] … Continue reading
Green Your Property
Searching For Home: Wood Thrushes and Woodlots
A wood thrush. Why Wood Thrushes Need Woodlots If you’ve ever walked your land on a warm summer’s … Continue reading
Tropics to the Credit: Six Migratory Birds Returning This Spring
Look for These Native Bird Species The arrival of spring in the Credit River Watershed is more than … Continue reading
Three Backyard Birds Making Comebacks
Welcome Birds Back to Your Yard with Native Plants Flying High: Three Backyard Birds Making Comebacks The latest State … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation’s Updated Regulations Mapping Approved
March 9, 2026 – At the February 20, 2026, Board of Directors Meeting, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) Board … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement: Spring Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways
March 4, 2026– Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near rivers, streams … Continue reading
R is for Renew, Restore, Rejuvenate
Resources and tips for reassessing your property after winter Spring Renewals: Updating Your Winter Maintenance Plan Spring is … Continue reading
Caring For Your Yard
Tips and Tricks for the Start of the Growing Season Growing season is upon us; get essential spring
Top Trees to Grow in Your Yard Workshop
Get to Know the Best Trees for Your Neighbourhood Learn all about the native trees that will enhance
Beautiful Trees, Shrubs and Wildflowers for Your Yard
Add Beauty and Colour to Your Yard with Local Native Plants Learn how to use complementary groups of
Top Trees to Grow in Your Yard Webinar
Get to Know the Best Trees for Your Neighbourhood Join this webinar to learn all about the native
Perfectly Paired: Pollinators and Native Plants
Hummingbirds, like this female ruby-throated hummingbird, act as pollinators by transporting pollen on their feathers and bill. They … Continue reading
Seed Starting: Sow to Sprout
Tips and resources for starting your own native plant garden from seed Seed Starting: Pros and Cons of Pots … Continue reading
Hygge: Reflecting on the Past Year
How a Danish Concept Helped Us Frame Our Intentions for 2025 At the start of 2025, we set intentions … Continue reading
Credit Valley Conservation’s Draft Updated Regulations Mapping Open for Public Consultation
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has prepared draft regulations mapping to conform to requirements under the Conservation Authorities Act … Continue reading
The Joys of Winter Birds
Three Ways to Welcome Birds to Your Yard This Season Nature-inspired holiday décor has a long tradition of … Continue reading
Wintertime for Wildlife
How Animals in the Credit River Watershed Survive the Winter The colours and warmth of fall are fading … Continue reading
Five Habitats Nature Can’t Live Without
Seeing Beyond the Obvious Nature’s beauty often catches our eye in the towering canopy of a forest or … Continue reading
More Services to Help You Benefit from Stormwater Retrofits
A Step-by-step Guide on How CVC Can Help Lower Your Municipal Stormwater Charge When you take action to … Continue reading
Community Comes Together to Plant Rain Garden at St. Hilary’sÂ
New Rain Garden Will Support City of Mississauga’s Adaptation and Emergency Preparedness Goals Motivated by a desire to … Continue reading
Inside the Deep, Dark WoodsÂ
Why the Deep, Dark Woods Matter and How You Can Help It’s October — the perfect time to … Continue reading