The Chelsea Chop
The Chelsea Chop is a pruning technique that can be used on some native wildflowers to delay or […]
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Green Your Property
Generation Restoration
It’s that time of the year again! Celebrate Canadians taking action for the environment and kick off Canadian Environment
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The Road to Building Resilience
Is your property climate-ready? Now, more than ever, landowners are facing a growing list of climate change effects
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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
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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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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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
Fred Kline Community Tree Planting
Fight Climate Change and Add Beauty to Your Community Join CVC and the Community Climate Council to help
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Incredible Insects: Tiny, But Mighty
Do you count yourself among the many that fear bugs? A fear of insects is one of the
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Protect Bugs to Protect Birds
Migratory Birds Return to Southern Ontario With spring comes the return of migratory birds to southern Ontario. You’ll
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Landscaping with Native Trees, Shrubs and Wildflowers Workshop
Start Planning Your Spring Garden Join us to explore local native plants that thrive in urban spaces. Pot
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Top Trees to Grow in Your Yard
Learn About Trees That will Thrive in Your Yard Join CVC’s Melanie Kramer to discover the best locally
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Local Top Trees Tour
Learn About the Trees in Your Neighbourhood Join us for a free walking tour of the Tree Arboretum
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Agroforestry: Farms and Forests Working as One
This is part three of our five-part Farm Gate series about agricultural projects that are supported by the
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Spring Cleaning
If you have a bird box in your yard, now is the time to give it a thorough
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Gray Dogwood
Cornus racemosa The dense branches of gray dogwood provide excellent cover for many songbirds looking to rest or