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 […] … Continue reading
Green Your Property
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 … Continue reading
Cucumber Tree
Magnolia acuminata Often referred to as the cucumber magnolia, this large tree, native to parts of southern Ontario … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
What to Prune Now
In most cases, pruning trees and shrub is best done before they “wake up” from their winter dormancy … Continue reading
Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa Planting native oak trees helps combat the lack of habitat caused by invasive species in our … Continue reading
Invasives
Neighbourhood Watch Be on the lookout! Invasive species can have detrimental effects on natural areas and our own … Continue reading
Incredible Insects: Tiny, But Mighty
Do you count yourself among the many that fear bugs? A fear of insects is one of the … Continue reading
Protect Bugs to Protect Birds
Migratory Birds Return to Southern Ontario With spring comes the return of migratory birds to southern Ontario. You’ll … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning
If you have a bird box in your yard, now is the time to give it a thorough … Continue reading
Gray Dogwood
Cornus racemosa The dense branches of gray dogwood provide excellent cover for many songbirds looking to rest or … Continue reading
Home Tweet Home
Different bird species like to build their nests in different places. You’re most likely to find an American … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement: Spring Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways
March 8, 2024 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near rivers … Continue reading
Keeping Soil in its Place: Funding for Erosion Control
This is part two of our five-part Farm Gate series about agricultural projects that are supported by the … Continue reading
The Kerstens: Giving Back and Looking Forward
Walking around Anthony and Cristina Kerstens’ three-hectare property in Erin, you would never realize how much the landscape … Continue reading
Starting Seed at Home
Starting seeds indoors is a fun, family-friendly winter activity. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: Seeds Choose … Continue reading
Wildflowers From Seed
The seeds of each plant species are as different as the plants themselves. And each seed requires different … Continue reading
Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa The square stems of wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) reach about two to four feet tall with fragrant … Continue reading