Get into the Spirit of Spring
Welcome Spring! March 20 is the first day of spring. We’re certainly not wishing the wonderful season of …
Nature and Wildlife
Coyote Season is Here
Your furry countryside neighbours If you’ve been hearing an increase in barks, yips and howls, you’re likely not …
What’s Happening Under the Ice?
Water is Amazing Winter is a magical time to experience nature in our parks. As you explore, you …
Ice Fishing – One Cool Winter Activity!
Get Hooked on Ice Fishing We have had a cold start to February already! And although you may …
Get to Know Black Birds in the Watershed
Black Bird, Black Bird, What Do You See? Have you spotted big, black birds while hiking our trails …
Where Do Insects Go in Winter?
There Are Many Strategies for Surviving Winter The summer months are filled with the sights and sounds of …
Behold the Beautiful Bald Eagle
Bald Eagles are Making a Come Back There’s nothing quite like the feeling of spotting a bald eagle. …
Fabulous Field Finds 2022
See What Staff Have Discovered Technology allows us to store, analyze and expand our knowledge and understanding of …
Litter Bugs and Birds
Create More Bird- and Bug-Friendly Habitat Leaving natural debris like leaves, sticks, dried flowers and plant stems on …
Captivating Crayfish
How Well Do You Know Crayfish? Crayfish are a fascinating group of animals with incredible adaptations that make …
Making Connections
Help Wildlife in the Watershed When we travel, we often make a number of stops along the way: …
Butterfly Blitz: That’s a Wrap for 2022
Butterflies are the best! This summer we hosted our fourth annual Butterfly Blitz in the Credit River Watershed. …
The Results are Coming in for Island Lake’s BioBlitz!
Surveying Invasive Species at Island Lake Conservation Area This past July, we conducted our first invasive species bioblitz …
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Fun Facts about Fungi
Learn About Mushrooms There’s not “mush-room” (much room) for debate, fungi are great! September is Mushroom Month, making …
Celebrate Autumn with Salmon
Once a Year, Salmon Migrate up the Credit River Autumn and the annual salmon migration go together like …
Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area: Transforming our Shoreline
On an early summer morning, I joined the photographers capturing the progress of this year’s construction of a …
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Get Hooked on Fishing at Island Lake
Our Annual Fishing Derby is Back Our annual Island Lake Bass Fishing Derby has been on hold for …
Bring on the Bugs
It’s Time to Celebrate Bugs When they’re stuck in your hair or floating in your drink, insects might …
Oak Wilt: An Advancing Threat
Invasive Species and Our Forests We have a team dedicated to monitoring and managing priority invasive species in …
Be a Wildlife Ally
Together, We Can Live in Harmony With warmer weather arriving, more people are out and about having picnics, …
Fantastic Frog Calls
Just like humans, frogs speak different languages. Well, maybe they don’t actually speak but you can certainly tell …