Nature and Wildlife - Page 10 - Credit Valley Conservation

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Decoding Our Natural Heritage

Posted on January 31, 2024 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

Tens of millions of people have taken DNA tests to discover their ancestral heritage. DNA tests help people […] … Continue reading

A wheelbarrow filled with loose leaves in a garden.

Winter Habitat and Protection Among Leaf Litter

Posted on November 8, 2023 in Conversations

Insects that Overwinter in Leaf Litter Aside from saving our backs from strain, there are plenty of benefits … Continue reading

Green Your Property, Insects, Nature and Wildlife, Sustainable Landscaping

Don’t Be Afraid of the Big Brown Bat

Posted on October 25, 2023 in Green Brief

Bats are Beautiful Bats are far less frightening than you might think. In fact, we should be helping … Continue reading

Corporations and Institutions, Green Your Property, Greening Corporate Grounds, Nature and Wildlife

Unveiling the Amazing Achievements of the Five-Year Butterfly Blitz

Posted on October 19, 2023 in Conversations

It Has Been an Incredible Project And just like that, five years of the Butterfly Blitz fluttered by. … Continue reading

Butterfly, Butterfly Blitz, Nature and Wildlife

A Bird’s Point of View: Fall Migration

Posted on October 4, 2023 in Conversations

Birds Have a Lot to Endure The end of summer brings comforting, familiar feelings like the vibrant colours … Continue reading

Birding, Birds, Nature and Wildlife

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Fabulous Field Finds 2023

Posted on September 20, 2023 in Conversations

Let’s See What Staff Discovered Now that summer is coming to an end, our monitoring, restoration and forestry … Continue reading

Birds, Environmental Monitoring, Nature and Wildlife, Tree Planting, Watershed Science

Snapping Turtles: Fighting or Mating?

Posted on August 30, 2023 in Conversations

Snapping Turtles are Super Cool! If you’re lucky enough to stumble upon two snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina) engaging … Continue reading

Environmental Monitoring, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

Pale Purple Coneflower

Posted on July 10, 2023 in The Garden Post

Echinacea pallida While you may notice colourful arrays of coneflowers in local gardens or nurseries, pale purple coneflower … Continue reading

Gardening, Native Plants, Nature and Wildlife, Urban Homeowners, Your Green Yard

Wildlife Spotlight: American Red Squirrel

Posted on June 8, 2023 in Conversations

Get to know Squirrels in the Watershed We see squirrels every day. Whether they’re foraging for food, chasing … Continue reading

Nature and Wildlife

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Fishing at Island Lake: A Must this Summer!

Posted on June 1, 2023 in Conversations

Get Hooked on Fishing Year after year, hundreds of people come out to support the annual Bass Fishing … Continue reading

Credit Valley Parks, Event, Fishing, Friends of Island Lake, Island Lake, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do

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There’s So Much to Love about Butterflies

Posted on May 25, 2023 in Conversations

Get Involved in our Annual Butterfly Blitz On May 6, we launched our fifth annual Butterfly Blitz. This … Continue reading

Butterfly, Butterfly Blitz, Get Involved, Insects, Nature and Wildlife, Volunteer

Caution: Turtles Crossing

Posted on May 11, 2023 in Conversations

Turtles are Trying to Cross the Road Spring is in full swing and turtles are out of hibernation … Continue reading

Nature and Wildlife

What is Ranavirus?

Posted on May 4, 2023 in Conversations

Learn About this Invasive Species With the arrival of spring’s warmer temperatures, watershed residents and wildlife alike are … Continue reading

Environmental Monitoring, Invasive Species, Nature and Wildlife

Say Hello to Spring Wildlife!

Posted on April 27, 2023 in Conversations

Species to Look For A sure sign of spring is the fresh smell in the air, new buds … Continue reading

Gardening, Insects, Nature and Wildlife, Pollinators

Through the Lens of a Wildlife Camera

Posted on April 20, 2023 in Conversations

Learn about Wildlife at Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area Last year, we started observing wildlife at the highly … Continue reading

Conservation Area, Explore our Parks, Jim Tovey Lakeview, Nature and Wildlife, Restoration, Restoration Project

Maples: a Diverse Group of Trees

Posted on March 30, 2023 in Conversations

It’s Maple Syrup Season Many people have heard of the tree species sugar maple, it produces deliciously sweet … Continue reading

Nature and Wildlife, Trees, Trees and Forests, Watershed Science

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Public Service Announcement: CVC Urges Caution Around Sick and Dead Birds

Posted on March 23, 2023 in Public Service Announcement

March 23, 2023 – The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are currently responding … Continue reading

CVC Updates, Nature and Wildlife

Get into the Spirit of Spring

Posted on March 15, 2023 in Conversations

Welcome Spring! March 20 is the first day of spring. We’re certainly not wishing the wonderful season of … Continue reading

Green Your Property, Native Plants, Nature and Wildlife

Coyote Season is Here

Posted on March 1, 2023 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

Your furry countryside neighbours If you’ve been hearing an increase in barks, yips and howls, you’re likely not … Continue reading

Green Your Property, Nature and Wildlife, Rural Landowners

River during winter, with frozen banks covered in snow.

What’s Happening Under the Ice?

Posted on February 15, 2023 in Conversations

Water is Amazing Winter is a magical time to experience nature in our parks. As you explore, you … Continue reading

Fish, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science, Winter

Ice Fishing – One Cool Winter Activity!

Posted on February 2, 2023 in Conversations

Get Hooked on Ice Fishing We have had a cold start to February already! And although you may … Continue reading

Activity, Explore our Parks, Fishing, Island Lake, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do, Winter