Hummingbirds Will Soon Return for Spring
Goodbye Winter and Hello Spring! One of the most exciting things about spring is the return of wildlife […] … Continue reading
Nature and Wildlife
Life Underground
When planning and planting our gardens, we often focus on what we see above ground, like birds nesting … Continue reading
Meet One of the Experts Who Monitor Our Watershed
There are many aspects of the local natural environment that need to be managed, monitored and maintained to … Continue reading
Winter Wonders of Local Wildlife
With the beginning of a new year, fitness resolutions abound, many of us are by gearing up for … Continue reading
Birding in the Credit River Watershed is a Hoot
Winter is a great time to get your binoculars out when tree leaves have fallen and branches are … Continue reading
Our Forests Need Biodiversity
From a young age we’re taught about the importance of trees. Trees have an important role in ecosystems … Continue reading
Crawlies that Aren’t so Creepy
It’s almost Halloween and that means it’s the perfect time to celebrate the things that can sometimes make … Continue reading
Fabulous Field Finds 2021
Summer has come to an end and autumn has made itself known as the trees change to beautiful … Continue reading
Bringing Brook Trout Back to the Credit River
If you’ve ever seen a brook trout in the Credit River, you know they’re a beautiful sight. Brook … Continue reading
Capturing the Beauty of Butterflies
Citizen scientists play an important role in environmental conservation. Citizen science is the practice of public participation and … Continue reading
Top 5 Common Plants in the Credit River Watershed
One amazing thing about getting outside in nature is that there’s always something new to discover. But some … Continue reading
Golly, Grasshoppers are Great!
Grasshoppers are small but mighty insects. One second you see them and with one giant leap they’re gone! … Continue reading
Butterfly Blitz Results are Flying in!
Our annual Butterfly Blitz citizen science project is the perfect opportunity to learn more about butterflies, have fun … Continue reading
LDD Moth Update
Ontario has once again been hit hard by the invasive LDD moth (gypsy moth). They’ve been nearly impossible … Continue reading
Pollinator Partnerships
We’re celebrating Pollinator Week by profiling some of the vibrant native plant and pollinator partnerships in our watershed. … Continue reading
A small step towards the natural
A thousand gold-tipped arrow shafts are just beginning to surface on Island Lake as the rising sun casts … Continue reading
Facts you may newt (not) know about reptiles and amphibians
The days are warmer, the ground is drier and we’re not the only ones delighted about the vitamin … Continue reading
Animals of the Night
When the sun is down and daytime animals, known as diurnal animals, are resting for the night, a … Continue reading
Wildlife that fool you
Happy April Fools! While we may dedicate one day a year to putting sugar in the saltshaker or … Continue reading
Woodpeckers March to their own Beat
Spring is almost here. If you listen closely, you’ll hear songbirds announcing their presence with unique melodies. Woodpeckers … Continue reading
How You’re Inspired by Nature
Social media is a great tool for sharing outdoor adventures throughout the Credit River Watershed. On February 10 … Continue reading