Plantation Management Part 1: The Challenges
This is the first article in our two-part series on plantation management. Throughout the fall of 2023, Credit … Continue reading
Rural Landowners
Last Harvest: The Impact of the ALUS Peel Pilot on the Credit River Watershed
Over the past three years, we’ve shared stories and insights from the ALUS Peel Pilot program. As the … Continue reading
Taking Precautions: Preventing Wildlife Diseases
Around this time of year, you may take precautions to protect yourself and others from becoming ill, like … Continue reading
Rooted in Success: 20 Years of the Peel Rural Water Quality Program
This year, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Peel Rural Water Quality Program at the Peel Farm Tour. … Continue reading
Join Credit Valley Conservation at Cultivating Collaboration on Rented Farmland Workshop
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), in partnership with Farm & Food Care Ontario, invites farmers and rural landowners to … Continue reading
What Lurks Beneath the Leaves
As leaves change colour and fall to the ground, many of us prepare to rake away the dead … Continue reading
Breaking Records: Caring For Your Land in a New Climate Era
Extreme weather conditions, such as floods, and even events thousands of kilometres away like wildfires, are affecting our … Continue reading
Join Credit Valley Conservation at the Care for Your Land Webinar
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites rural landowners to attend the Care for Your Land webinar on Tuesday, October … Continue reading
Reaping a Harvest of Ecological Benefits for the Watershed
”Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.” – Plato. The effects of good … Continue reading
Choosing Male or Female Plants
We often enjoy flowers for their beauty and fragrance. But did you know that the unique colour and … Continue reading
Cultivating Collaboration on Rented Farmland for Owners and Farmers
With a growing share of Ontario’s farming taking place on rented land, strong farmer-landowner relationships are becoming increasingly … Continue reading
Celebrating 20 Years of Agricultural Stewardship: Join the 2024 Peel Farm Tour
A Conservation Milestone Over the past 20 years, the agricultural landscape in the Peel Region has been transformed … Continue reading
Care for Your Land Webinar
Learn Practical Tools for Managing Your Property Drought. Storms. Invasive species. Managing a rural property is challenging. Join
Stop the Spread, Cut the Costs
Correction This edition of Countryside Stewardship Mail stated oak wilt, an invasive species, has been found in the … Continue reading
Join Credit Valley Conservation at the Septic Social Workshop
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) invites rural landowners to attend the Septic Social Workshop on October 5, 2024, from … Continue reading
Celebrate Five Years of Fletchers Creek SNAP
Five Years of Fletchers Creek SNAP We’re celebrating five years of the Fletchers Creek Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan … Continue reading
Benefits of Dividing Plants
As a garden matures, some perennial plants (plants that return each year) will benefit from being divided. This … Continue reading
No More Brown Fridays
Don’t become a Brown Friday statistic. American plumbers named the Friday after Thanksgiving Brown Friday because of the increase in … Continue reading
Visual Aid: Exploring Our Video Resources
Being an excellent steward of your property begins with understanding how to properly care for both your land … Continue reading
Choosing the Best Spot for Your Tree to Thrive
Thinking about where you could locate a new tree, or whether you have enough space? Finding the right … Continue reading
Caring for Your Yard Webinar
Sharpen Your Fall Yard Care Skills Learn basic pruning tips for young trees and shrubs, proper mulching techniques,