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 […]
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Nature and Wildlife
Animals of the Night
When the sun is down and daytime animals, known as diurnal animals, are resting for the night, a
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Wildlife that fool you
Happy April Fools! While we may dedicate one day a year to putting sugar in the saltshaker or
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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
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How You’re Inspired by Nature
Social media is a great tool for sharing outdoor adventures throughout the Credit River Watershed. On February 10,
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Love in the Credit River Watershed
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which makes it the perfect time to celebrate love in the Credit
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Winter Tree Identification
It’s often a tree’s lush leaves or vibrant needles that catch our attention. But how often do we
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Backyard Scavenger Hunt
Winter is a great time to learn about the many active creatures that call your backyard home during
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Scavengers Among Us
Scavengers are animals who eat carrion and decaying plant matter. They play an important ecological role by feeding
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Forget Fall Chores for Winter’s Foragers and Scavengers
If you didn’t complete all your yard cleanup chores before the snow fell, you’ll be relieved to know
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How Wildlife Survive Winter
It’s hard to imagine spending the entire winter outside. As humans, we’re lucky we can keep warm indoors.
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Strike a Pose: Photos from the Watershed
We all know how important it to spend time in nature. At CVC, we love that people are
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Bending the Curve For Biodiversity
Globally, scientists have been sounding the alarm on the loss of biodiversity. A recent global report from the World Wildlife
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Salmon Migration is Something to See
The salmon migration, or run, up the Credit River is a sign that summer is ending and autumn
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An Impossumible Feast
Recently, my son and I had an uncanny wildlife encounter in our backyard. We watched as something furry
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Mayflies – the ‘Circle of Life’
The emergence of the mayfly is a spectacular but very short-lived sight to see. Each year from May through
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A Question Mark with Four Wings
Life is full of uncertainty. At the same time, being grateful for spring and the return of many
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Become a Backyard Birder on Go Birding Day
The warm spring weather in April brings on many exciting changes in nature: snow changes to rain, flowers
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Our Waste, Their Home
Spring is a Busy Time for Migration and Breeding While we’re staying home, ecologists are starting to see
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Creature Calls – Nature’s Soundtrack
In spring, the earth is buzzing with the sounds of wildlife. While field work is on hold right
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A Friendly Photography Competition Among Staff
Each year field staff from CVC’s Ecology and Monitoring group compete in a photo contest. We take pictures
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