Halophytes: Salt Lovers
Salt from winter maintenance ends up in our water and soil. Many plants can’t survive such salty conditions and end […] … Continue reading
Greening Corporate Grounds
Why Your Property Needs Winter
Snow cover and prolonged below zero temperatures play a vital role in the health of plants and soil. … Continue reading
Cozy up with Nature-based Educational Resources this Winter
Cornell Lab Bird Academy Do you want to learn how to identify, draw or understand bird behaviour? The … Continue reading
Le Cercle de l’Amitié: Promoting Community Through Green Spaces
Circle of Friendship Le Cercle de l’Amitié, which translates to “circle of friendship” in English, has been a … Continue reading
Partner Resources to Reduce Flood Risk
Get your Business Flood Ready Is your business at risk of flooding? Businesses within the TRCA jurisdiction of … Continue reading
New Invaders
Jumping worms – Amynthas spp., Metaphire spp., Pheretima spp. Jumping worms are invasive earthworms most likely to be … Continue reading
The 3-30-300 Rule
Trees play a vital role in cooling cities, reducing carbon dioxide, supporting wildlife and enhancing air quality. They’re … Continue reading
Five Years of Community Impact: Fletchers Creek SNAP
Fletchers Creek SNAP in Action We’re celebrating five years of the Fletchers Creek Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP). … Continue reading
70 Years of Stewardship
In celebration of our 70th anniversary, we’re highlighting stories that connect our past with our present through a … Continue reading
Flower Flies: More Than They Appear to Bee
While butterflies and bees grab most of the headlines, there are several other impactful species responsible for pollinating … Continue reading
Dampening the Drought: Adapting to Hotter, Drier Summers
Climate change brings higher temperatures and more frequent droughts in summer. Instead of struggling to keep non-native plants … 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
Start Trapping Trash in 2024
Scientists estimate over 50 million metric tons of plastic waste will enter our water system by 2030. Property owners can … Continue reading
Your Business Pays for Rain, Here’s How to Pay Less
Every property owner in Mississauga pays for the rain that falls on their property. This fee, known as … Continue reading
Don’t Be Afraid of the Big Brown Bat
Bats are Beautiful Bats are far less frightening than you might think. In fact, we should be helping … Continue reading
Greening Corporate Grounds Plants First Mini Forest in the Credit River Watershed
On September 23, Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) Greening Corporate Grounds program planted a mini forest, a first of … Continue reading
St. George’s Mini-Forest Planting (11 to 1 p.m.)
Get Involved *This is the second timeslot of two Join us as we plant a mini-forest of native
The Amazing Power of Trees
Learn about the benefits of trees Studies have shown that parks, gardens and landscaped boulevards can have profound impacts … Continue reading
Sustainable Maintenance Best Practices
Save Time, Money and the Planet In recent years, there’s been a lot of press about “No-Mow May” … Continue reading
Weather the Winter Responsibly
How Does Salt Impact the Environment? How we manage snow and ice has year-round effects on the environment. … Continue reading
Depave the Workplace
Rethink parking lots and walkways Parking lots are a lot like deserts. Exposed, hot, inhospitable and increasingly encroaching … Continue reading