Living with Mosquitoes and Black Flies
Make the Most Out of the Outdoors this Summer As temperatures rise and outdoor adventures fill our calendars, […] … Continue reading
Pollinators
Support Lesser-known Pollinators at Home
Tips and tricks for creating a pollinator-friendly yard and garden Get to Know the Lesser-known Pollinators in Your … Continue reading
Attracting Pollinators to Your Yard
Discover Plants that Pollinators Love Learn all about the native plants that will keep your garden flourishing all
Why Early Spring Is Critical for Pollinators
The Small Window that Makes a Big Difference When snow begins to melt across the Credit River Watershed … Continue reading
Perfectly Paired: Pollinators and Native Plants
Hummingbirds, like this female ruby-throated hummingbird, act as pollinators by transporting pollen on their feathers and bill. They … Continue reading
Seed Starting: Sow to Sprout
Tips and resources for starting your own native plant garden from seed Seed Starting: Pros and Cons of Pots … Continue reading
Halton Hills Pollinator Right-of-Way Planting
Help Support Biodiversity Join us as we plant native wildflowers to support the Town of Halton Hills‘ pollinator
Halton Hills Pollinator Right-of-Way Planting
Help Support Biodiversity Join us as we plant native wildflowers to support the Town of Halton Hills‘ pollinator
Mysteries of the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
Nature’s Trickster of the Summer Garden The next time you’re admiring a patch of blooming wildflowers, you might … Continue reading
Red Admiral Butterflies are on the Move
You may have noticed more butterflies this spring, compared to recent years. If so, you’re not imagining it! … Continue reading
South for the Winter: Our Migrating Butterflies
Many people are familiar with the long migratory journey monarchs take every year to Mexico, but they aren’t … Continue reading
Insect Allies
Part Three: The Fruits of their Labour This is part three of a three-part series on beneficial insects … Continue reading
Say Hello to Spring Wildlife!
Species to Look For A sure sign of spring is the fresh smell in the air, new buds … Continue reading
See the Forest for the Bees
Planting Trees Can Support Bees That Rely on Forests To Survive During the 1850s, nearly 70 per cent … 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
Life Partnerships
Pollinators Sustain Life Without pollinators, we would not be able to sustain agricultural food production. Ecosystems would perish. … Continue reading
Foxglove Beardtongue
As one of our top pollinator plants, foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) attracts bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds. Small … Continue reading
Habitat How-To for Pollinators
Set Pollinators Up for Success One of the most wonderful sounds of summer is the hum of pollinators … Continue reading
Have your garden and caterpillars too
Keep gardens and caterpillars thriving Home gardeners frequently ask how to keep caterpillars from munching on their garden … Continue reading