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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

An insect sitting on a pink flower.

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

Person holding a cell phone taking a picture of a bridge over a lake.

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

One of Deborah Antoniuk and Doug Ilton’s decommissioned wells.

Antoniuk & Ilton: Protecting Water & Health

Posted on June 10, 2025 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

In the Credit River Watershed, water seems endlessly abundant, but we’re not immune to shortages and quality issues. … Continue reading

Get Involved, Green Your Property, Landowner Action Fund, Nature and Wildlife, Participant and Partner Features, Rural Landowners

A deer with a spotted back laying in tall grass.

Spring Tips for Wildlife Encounters

Posted on June 4, 2025 in Conversations

What to do if you Find a Baby Animal in our Parks Spring and early summer mark a … Continue reading

Credit Valley Parks, Explore our Parks, Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Rural Landowners, Watershed Science

Two people standing in a stream.

Cooksville Park In-Stream Clean Up

Help Clean Up Cooksville Park Join CVC and Heart Comonos to help make the Cooksville SNAP neighbourhood more

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

Turtle on a log in the water, basking in the sun

Life Lessons from Turtles

Posted on May 22, 2025 in Conversations

Be Inspired by the Behaviours of Local Turtles As summer plans start to fill our calendars, it’s easy … Continue reading

Get Involved, Green Your Property, Nature and Wildlife, Restoration

A person's hand holding a short glass of water.

Protecting the Water We Drink

Posted on May 14, 2025 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

In May 2000, the drinking water for the town of Walkerton, Ontario—just one and a half hours northwest … Continue reading

Nature and Wildlife, Rural Landowners, Things to Do, Urban Homeowners

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

CANCELLED: Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Us Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

CANCELLED: Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Us Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day – Registration Full. Waitlist Available.

Help Us Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

CANCELLED: Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Us Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day – Registration Full. Waitlist Available.

Help Us Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

CANCELLED: Electrofishing Volunteer Day

Help Us Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day – Registration Full. Waitlist Available.

Help Us Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

A group of people with nets wading in a body of water.

Electrofishing Volunteer Day – Registration Full

Help Us Collect Information on Fish Community Health Join us and assist our staff with electrofishing in the

Get Involved, Nature and Wildlife, Watershed Science

Brampton Community Tree Planting

Take Climate Action by Planting Trees Join us and Gayatri Pariwar Yugnirman Canada as we plant native trees

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

A cluster of small white flowers on stems with large heart-shaped leaves.

Fantastic Flora in the Watershed

Posted on May 7, 2025 in Conversations

As the weather warms up for the season, the Credit River Watershed is transforming with the vibrant tapestry … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Credit Valley Parks, Explore our Parks, Gardening, Nature and Wildlife, Things to Do

A small bird coloured olive-green above and spotted below, with bold black-and-orange crown stripes.

Warbler of the Woods

Posted on May 1, 2025 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

As you walk your property, you may be greeted by more birdsong. Migrating birds are returning! One song … Continue reading

Nature and Wildlife, Rural Landowners, Things to Do, Urban Homeowners

Community Members Come Together to Support Wildlife: The SNAP Approach

Posted on May 1, 2025 in Conversations

As they say, teamwork makes the dream work and our Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Plan (SNAP) projects are proof … Continue reading

Biodiversity, Cooksville SNAP, Fletchers Creek SNAP, Get Involved, HH SNAP, Nature and Wildlife, SNAP, Things to Do

Hungry Hollow SNAP: Life of the River Walk

Discover Wildlife Living in Hungry Hollow SNAP Join our Natural Heritage team on a guided walk, discovering hidden

Hungry Hollow, Hungry Hollow SNAP, Nature and Wildlife, SNAP

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At Credit Valley Conservation, we create connections between people and nature, knowledge and action.

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Credit Valley Conservation
1255 Old Derry Road
Mississauga, ON L5N 6R4

905-670-1615 | 1-800-668-5557
Email Us

Who We Are

At Credit Valley Conservation, we create connections between people and nature, knowledge and action.

We lead the protection, restoration and enhancement of our local natural environment and inspire a deep appreciation for the role of nature in keeping us connected, healthy and happy.

Member of Conservation Ontario

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