Nature and Wildlife - Page 4 - Credit Valley Conservation

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Building a Greener Future for Acton with SNAP

Posted on August 27, 2025 in Conversations

Fairy Lake, the headwaters of Black Creek, is one of Acton’s most recognizable landmarks. Its shoreline, trails and […] … Continue reading

Acton SNAP, Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Rural Landowners, SNAP, Urban Homeowners, Watershed Science

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Goose-Proofing Your Business

Posted on August 26, 2025 in Green Brief

Strategies to Deter Canada Geese If your business is near water or has open landscaped spaces, chances are … Continue reading

Birds, Corporate, Greening Corporate Grounds, Nature and Wildlife

Sheridan Woodlands Community Tree Planting

Take Climate Action by Planting Trees! Join us as we plant native trees and shrubs at Sheridan Woodlands

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do, Tree Planting, Volunteer

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The Wonders of Wetlands

Posted on August 21, 2025 in Conversations

Wetlands are Vital Ecosystems Wetlands are among the most vibrant ecosystems in our watershed. From turtles basking on … Continue reading

Credit Valley Parks, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

Brampton CN Community Tree Planting

Take Climate Action by Planting Trees Join us as we plant native trees and shrubs in Brampton! Trees

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do, Tree Planting, Volunteer

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Island Lake Invasive Species Removal

Help Remove Invasive Plant Species Join us to help control the spread of invasive plant species at Island

Get Involved, Island Lake, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do, Volunteer

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Mysteries of the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth

Posted on July 30, 2025 in Conversations

Nature’s Trickster of the Summer Garden The next time you’re admiring a patch of blooming wildflowers, you might … Continue reading

Gardening, Nature and Wildlife, Pollinators, Things to Do

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Belfountain Conservation Area Wildflower Planting

Help Beautify Belfountain Join us to plant native wildflowers at Belfountain Conservation Area. These wildflowers will help beautify

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do, Volunteer, wildflowers

A stream flowing through a tunnel over some rocks and a small ramp, into a small body of water.

From Barrier to Bridge: Installing a Fish Ramp at Second Creek

Posted on July 23, 2025 in Conversations

Fixing Fish Barriers Earlier this year, we improved fish passage using a new technique to reconnect a section … Continue reading

Credit Valley Parks, Fish, Nature and Wildlife, Restoration, Restoration Project, Terra Cotta

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National Forest Week: Chris Gibson Park Tree Planting

Support Local Biodiversity, One Tree at a Time Join us as we plant native trees and shrubs in

Fletchers Creek, Fletchers Creek SNAP, Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, SNAP, Things to Do, Tree Planting

Cooksville Park Litter Cleanup

Help Care for Cooksville Join CVC and Heart Comonos to help make the Cooksville SNAP neighbourhood more sustainable

Cooksville SNAP, Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, SNAP, Things to Do

Brickyard Park Tree Planting

Support Local Biodiversity, One Tree at a Time Join us and the Rotary Club of Mississauga, to plant

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do, Tree Planting

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Tanners Woodlot Tree Planting

Celebrate the New Acton SNAP Join us to plant native trees and shrubs in Tanners Woodlot. Trees help

Acton SNAP, Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, SNAP, Things to Do, Tree Planting

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Measuring Stream Health: Inside our Monitoring Work

Posted on July 16, 2025 in Conversations

Monitoring Benthic Macroinvertebrates Every summer for the past 25 years, we visit stream sites across the watershed to … Continue reading

Environmental Monitoring, Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program, Nature and Wildlife

Richard Jones Park Invasive Species Removal

Help Remove Invasive Plant Species Join us to help control the spread of invasive species in Richard Jones

Cooksville SNAP, Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, SNAP, Things to Do

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Fred Kline Park Wildflower Planting and Invasive Species Removal

Help Beautify Fred Kline Park Join us at Fred Kline Park to help protect native wildlife by removing

Fletchers Creek, Fletchers Creek SNAP, Get Involved, Invasive Species, Nature and Wildlife, SNAP, Things to Do, wildflowers

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What You Need to Know About Ticks

Posted on July 9, 2025 in Conversations

At Credit Valley Conservation, we’re big fans of bugs. Insects and other arthropods play vital roles in our … Continue reading

Explore our Parks, Insects, Nature and Wildlife

World Snake Day: Discover the Snakes of the Credit River

Posted on July 2, 2025 in Conversations

July 16 is World Snake Day! Love them or not, snakes are here to stay. World Snake Day … Continue reading

Explore our Parks, Nature and Wildlife

A wooden bridge under construction, alongside the edge of a wetland.

New Birding Hotspot Coming to the Future Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area

Posted on June 18, 2025 in Conversations

Discover Birds of Serson Wetland East With the grand opening of the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area less … Continue reading

Birding, Credit Valley Parks, CVC Updates, Jim Tovey Lakeview, Nature and Wildlife, Restoration Project

The Big Reveal

Posted on June 15, 2025 in Green Brief

Macrophotography will change the way you see nature What is it? Macrophotography is a popular art form that … Continue reading

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

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Picture-Perfect: Your Summer Photography Guide

Posted on June 11, 2025 in Conversations

Tips for Capturing Great Photos at our Parks There’s something special about catching the light just right over … Continue reading

Credit Valley Parks, Nature and Wildlife, Photography and Filming, Things to Do