Farmers Are Vital to Conservation
Stewards of the Land and Water When talking about conservation in the Credit River Watershed, forests, wetlands or […] … Continue reading
Green Your Property
Plant, Learn and Protect Your Community at St. Hilary’s Church Rain Garden Event
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites residents to roll up their sleeves and help bring nature to life at … Continue reading
Healthy Septic Systems, Safe Drinking WaterÂ
New Tool For Keeping Your Septic System In Good Health Maintaining your septic system is crucial for rural … Continue reading
Thinning Plantations for Increased Wildfire Resilience
Proactively Managing Forests to Mitigate Wildfire Risk Climate change is increasing the likelihood of wildfires in Canada. Prolonged periods … Continue reading
St. Hilary’s Rain Garden Planting
Help Manage Stormwater – Beautifully Join St. Hilary’s and CVC’s Greening Corporate Grounds team as we plant native
Heart-leaved Aster
Symphyotrichum cordifolium As nights cool and days shorten, watch for spikes of small pale lavender to white flowers … Continue reading
Caring for Your Tree as It Ages
Ensure Your Trees Live Long Whether you planted a tree 15 years ago or just this past spring … Continue reading
The Benefits of Trees
The Many Benefits of Trees Accumulate Over Time There is a long list of benefits to planting native … Continue reading
Regain Control of Your Land From These Invasive SpeciesÂ
European buckthorn is common in the Credit River Watershed As you’ve hiked, biked, driven or walked through the … Continue reading
Peel Farm Tour
Get Inspired by Sustainable Farming Join us at Whole Village, a 191-acre farm and eco-community, in Caledon. During
Reclaim Your Forest: Hands-on Solutions for Invasive Plant Control
Take Action to Protect Your Land Join us for a free workshop to learn about the impacts of
How to Maintain Rain-ready Features This Summer
Caring for your LID Features Though this summer has been hot and dry, taking proactive measures now can … Continue reading
Creating Rain-ready Gardens at Home
LID Features Help Manage Runoff Urban areas without stormwater management controls are prone to flooding during heavy rainfall. … Continue reading
Scarlet Beebalm
Monarda didyma With flowers that glow crimson in the summer sun, scarlet beebalm (Monarda didyma)Â will light up your … Continue reading
Caring For Your Yard Webinar
Sharpen Your Fall Yard Care Skills Learn basic pruning tips for young trees and shrubs, proper mulching techniques,
Attracting Fall Birds to Your Yard Workshop
Welcome Migratory Birds To Your Yard Join CVC’s Melissa Creasey to learn how to create a bird-friendly yard
Caring for Your New Tree Workshop
Best Care For Your Young Trees Learn basic pruning tips for young trees and shrubs, proper mulching techniques,
Attracting Beneficial Insects Supports Low-Impact Farming
Tara Weerasuriya’s career in environmental science has provided her with a firsthand experience of the impacts of pollutants … Continue reading
Removing Invasive Plants
Learn to Effectively Remove Invasives Removing stubborn invasive plants from a garden can be difficult. Knowing which invasive … Continue reading
Creating Accessible Gardens
Benefits of Gardening Gardening is great for mental health. It helps us get in touch with the natural … Continue reading
Art in the Credit: Past, Present and Future
The Credit River, with its scenic landscapes, natural resources and rich heritage, has long inspired the visual history … Continue reading