Climate Change Champions
Rain gardens, such as this one at Le Cercle de l’Amitié, can help meet ESG goals, address climate […] … Continue reading
Greening Corporate Grounds
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
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’s
New Rain Garden Will Support City of Mississauga’s Adaptation and Emergency Preparedness Goals Motivated by a desire to … Continue reading
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
Goose-Proofing Your Business
Strategies to Deter Canada Geese If your business is near water or has open landscaped spaces, chances are … Continue reading
The Big Reveal
Macrophotography will change the way you see nature What is it? Macrophotography is a popular art form that … Continue reading
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
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