Flooding Questions and Answers
During the winter, flood concerns may not be on the top of your mind, but those affected by … Continue reading
Youth Discover Wildlife at Silver Creek Restoration Project
The Credit River Watershed is home to diverse wildlife that often goes unseen because of their solitary and … Continue reading
More Local Plants to Grow!
With 120 plants to choose from, we’re excited to share our updated Prairie and Meadow Plants for Landscaping booklet. The … Continue reading
What Lurks Beneath the Leaves
As leaves change colour and fall to the ground, many of us prepare to rake away the dead … Continue reading
Breaking Records: Caring For Your Land in a New Climate Era
Extreme weather conditions, such as floods, and even events thousands of kilometres away like wildfires, are affecting our … Continue reading
Small Fish, Big Effect: Invasive Round Goby
Help Stop the Spread Anglers, we need your help! While fishing, have you caught this small bottom-dwelling fish? … Continue reading
Choosing Male or Female Plants
We often enjoy flowers for their beauty and fragrance. But did you know that the unique colour and … Continue reading
Cultivating Collaboration on Rented Farmland for Owners and Farmers
With a growing share of Ontario’s farming taking place on rented land, strong farmer-landowner relationships are becoming increasingly … Continue reading
Celebrating 20 Years of Agricultural Stewardship: Join the 2024 Peel Farm Tour
A Conservation Milestone Over the past 20 years, the agricultural landscape in the Peel Region has been transformed … Continue reading
Stop the Spread, Cut the Costs
Correction This edition of Countryside Stewardship Mail stated oak wilt, an invasive species, has been found in the … Continue reading
Benefits of Dividing Plants
As a garden matures, some perennial plants (plants that return each year) will benefit from being divided. This … Continue reading
New Invaders
Jumping worms – Amynthas spp., Metaphire spp., Pheretima spp. Jumping worms are invasive earthworms most likely to be … Continue reading
Choosing the Best Spot for Your Tree to Thrive
Thinking about where you could locate a new tree, or whether you have enough space? Finding the right … Continue reading
Picture Perfect: Top Native Plants for Your Instagram Feed
Want to show off your garden and wow friends and family with your photos? When searching for snapshots in the … Continue reading
Invasive Species Continue to Affect the Heath of the Credit River Watershed
Help Stop the Spread Invasive species management and removal are critical to protecting the health and beauty of … Continue reading
Reasons to Choose the Chelsea Chop
To control the height and blooms of your perennials, consider adding the Chelsea Chop to your spring maintenance … Continue reading
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
Invasives
Neighbourhood Watch Be on the lookout! Invasive species can have detrimental effects on natural areas and our own … Continue reading
Hungry Hollow Invasive Species Pull
Beech Leaf Disease Found in Watershed
Invasive Tree Disease Discovered for the First Time For the first time, CVC staff detected beech leaf disease … Continue reading