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Terra Cotta

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More Than a Name: The Stories Behind CVC’s Conservation Areas

Posted on June 4, 2026 in Conversations

A Two-part Series Exploring These Fascinating Stories The names of CVC’s conservation areas have their own story, shaped […] … Continue reading

Belfountain, Conservation Area, Credit Valley Parks, Explore our Parks, Island Lake, Limehouse, Rattray Marsh, Terra Cotta, Things to Do

Two children balancing on a log outside.

5 Benefits of Outdoor Learning

Posted on May 28, 2026 in Conversations

The Value of Getting Kids Outside Nature offers some of the best opportunities for children to learn, explore … Continue reading

Explore our Parks, Get Involved, Girl Guides, Kids and Families, Nature and Wildlife, Outdoor Education, Terra Cotta, Things to Do

A sugar maple tree with three sap buckets attached to it.

Why Sugarbushes Matter

Posted on February 25, 2026 in Conversations

Beyond the Maple Syrup Maple syrup season begins with that first sweet taste after a long winter. It’s … Continue reading

Events, Forest, Maple Syrup, Maple Syrup in the Park, Terra Cotta, Things to Do, Trees, Trees and Forests

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Sap To Syrup: A Maple Syrup Making Experience

Turn sap into sweet maple syrup during this hands-on experience in the sugar shack Discover how to identify

Credit Valley Parks, Maple Syrup, Sap to Syrup, Terra Cotta, Things to Do

two people standing in front of a sugar shack holding maple syrup bottles

Sap To Syrup: A Maple Syrup Making Experience

Turn sap into sweet maple syrup during this hands-on experience in the sugar shack Discover how to identify

Credit Valley Parks, Maple Syrup, Sap to Syrup, Terra Cotta, Things to Do

An adult and child sitting at a picnic table in a pavilion with plates of pancakes with real maple syrup at a maple syrup festival.

Celebrate Maple Syrup in the Park

Experience the Canadian tradition of maple syrup production through interactive demonstrations and kids activities at Terra Cotta Conservation

Credit Valley Parks, Maple Syrup in the Park, Terra Cotta, Things to Do

Lamplight: Maple Syrup After Dark – Sold Out

An exciting maple-themed event with live music, food, and drinks Join us for an educational wagon ride through

Credit Valley Parks, Lamplight, Maple Syrup, Terra Cotta, Things to Do

An adult and child sitting at a picnic table in a pavilion with plates of pancakes with real maple syrup at a maple syrup festival.

Celebrate Maple Syrup in the Park

Experience the Canadian tradition of maple syrup production through interactive demonstrations and kids activities at Terra Cotta Conservation

Credit Valley Parks, Maple Syrup in the Park, Terra Cotta, Things to Do

An adult and child sitting at a picnic table in a pavilion with plates of pancakes with real maple syrup at a maple syrup festival.

Maple Syrup in the Park

Celebrate Maple Season at our Annual Festival Experience the Canadian tradition of maple syrup production through interactive demonstrations

Credit Valley Parks, Maple Syrup, Maple Syrup in the Park, Terra Cotta, Things to Do

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Three Bird Species to Spot on Your Winter Hikes

Posted on January 20, 2026 in Conversations

Winter is a Great Time for Birding When the Credit River Watershed turns quiet and frosty, it can … Continue reading

Activity, Birding, Birds, Credit Valley Parks, Explore our Parks, Island Lake, Rattray Marsh, Silver Creek, Terra Cotta, Things to Do, Winter

Ignite the Night

Explore a Brightly Lit Winter Trail Ignite your love of winter along a two-kilometer illuminated forest trail at

Terra Cotta, Things to Do, Winter

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Ignite the Night

Explore a Brightly Lit Winter Trail Ignite your love of winter along a two-kilometer illuminated forest trail at

Terra Cotta, Things to Do, Winter

Ignite the Night

Explore a Brightly Lit Winter Trail Ignite your love of winter along a two-kilometer illuminated forest trail at

Terra Cotta, Things to Do, Winter

Ignite the Night

Explore a Brightly Lit Winter Trail Ignite your love of winter along a two-kilometer illuminated forest trail at

Terra Cotta, Things to Do, Winter

Ignite the Night

Explore a Brightly Lit Winter Trail Ignite your love of winter along a two-kilometer illuminated forest trail at

Terra Cotta, Things to Do, Winter

Ignite the Night

Explore a Brightly Lit Winter Trail Ignite your love of winter along a two-kilometer illuminated forest trail at

Terra Cotta, Things to Do, Winter

Ignite the Night

Explore a Brightly Lit Winter Trail Ignite your love of winter along a two-kilometer illuminated forest trail at

Terra Cotta, Things to Do, Winter

Ignite the Night

Explore a Brightly Lit Winter Trail Ignite your love of winter along a two-kilometer illuminated forest trail at

Terra Cotta, Things to Do, Winter

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Welcome Autumn with Adventures in Nature

Posted on September 18, 2025 in Conversations

Celebrate the Beauty of the Fall Season in the Credit River Watershed Autumn is almost here and it’s … Continue reading

Belfountain, Credit Valley Parks, Get Involved, Island Lake, Ken Whillans, Nature and Wildlife, Rattray Marsh, Terra Cotta, Things to Do, Tree Planting

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Credit Valley Conservation Makes Nature More Accessible at Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Posted on September 11, 2025 in Media Release

Nature just became more accessible at Terra Cotta Conservation Area thanks to Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and Novo … Continue reading

Credit Valley Parks, Landscaping for Pollinators, Terra Cotta

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Fall Wagon Rides at Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Enjoy an Interactive Guided Tour on a Wagon Ride Explore the stunning fall forest at Terra Cotta Conservation

Terra Cotta, Things to Do

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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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