Landscaping with Native Trees, Shrubs and Wildflowers WorkshopAll EventsWorkshop / Cooksville CreekGreen Your PropertyLandownersNaturescapingTree PlantingUrban HomeownersYour Green Yard Start Planning Your Spring Garden Join us to explore local native plants that thrive in urban spaces. Pot … Landscaping with Native Trees, Shrubs and Wildflowers Workshop Continue Reading
Top Trees to Grow in Your YardAll EventsWebinar / Cooksville CreekGreen Your PropertyHungry HollowLandownersNaturescapingTree PlantingUrban HomeownersYour Green Yard Learn About Trees That will Thrive in Your Yard Join CVC’s Melanie Kramer to discover the best locally … Top Trees to Grow in Your Yard Continue Reading
Local Top Trees TourAll EventsNeighbourhood Walk / Green Your PropertyHungry HollowThings to DoUrban HomeownersYour Green Yard Learn about the trees in your neighbourhood Join us for a free walking tour of the Tree Arboretum … Local Top Trees Tour Continue Reading
Public Service Announcement: Spring Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways News Room, Public Service Announcement / Flooding, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners, Watershed Science / Friday, March 8, 2024 March 8, 2024 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near rivers, … Public Service Announcement: Spring Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways Continue Reading
Public Service Announcement: Winter Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways, Unsafe Ice News Room, Public Service Announcement / Farmers, Flooding, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners, Watershed Science / Wednesday, January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents of the dangers near streams, rivers, ponds and … Public Service Announcement: Winter Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways, Unsafe Ice Continue Reading
Making Our Communities Less Salty Conversations / Corporations and Institutions, Green Your Property, Salt, Urban Homeowners, Water Quality, Watershed Science, Winter / Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Ways to Reduce the Impacts of Road Salt And just like that, we’ve said goodbye to autumn foliage … Making Our Communities Less Salty Continue Reading
Public Service Announcement: Reminder Flooding Can Happen in Fall Season News Room, Public Service Announcement / Farmers and Equine Operators, Flooding, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners / Wednesday, October 18, 2023 CVC is reminding residents that flooding can happen any time of the year. Public Service Announcement: Reminder Flooding Can Happen in Fall Season Continue Reading
Paper Birch Plant of the Month, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Trees, Urban Homeowners / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Betula papyrifera Paper birch is a stand-out in all seasons due to its unique white, peeling bark, but … Paper Birch Continue Reading
Leaf Mold, Compost Gold Caring for your Yard, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Urban Homeowners / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Discover the Benefits As tree leaves turn colour and begin to fall, we’re reminded of their value and … Leaf Mold, Compost Gold Continue Reading
Leave the Leaves Did you know, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Urban Homeowners / Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Five Ways to Reuse Your Fall Leaves One of the best things about autumn is watching the green … Leave the Leaves Continue Reading
Local Groundcovers for Your Yard Plant of the Month, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Urban Homeowners, Your Green Yard / Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Plant These Species Instead To avoid or eliminate invasive groundcovers, choose some of our top native plants, find … Local Groundcovers for Your Yard Continue Reading
Invasive Groundcovers Did you know, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Invasive Species, Urban Homeowners, Your Green Yard / Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Learn the Difference Groundcovers that fill in a space can be a great addition to a garden. They … Invasive Groundcovers Continue Reading
How to Say Goodbye to Invasive Plants Caring for your Yard, The Garden Post / Gardening, Green Your Property, Invasive Species, Urban Homeowners, Your Green Yard / Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Keep Your Garden Thriving Any invasive plant or noxious weed removed from your yard needs to be disposed … How to Say Goodbye to Invasive Plants Continue Reading
Cooksville SNAP Inaugural Tree Planting and CelebrationAll EventsTree Planting / Cooksville CreekMississaugaSNAPThings to DoTree PlantingUrban Homeowners Get Involved Join Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) with your family, friends and neighbours! Plant trees and enjoy a … Cooksville SNAP Inaugural Tree Planting and Celebration Continue Reading
Landscaping for RainAll EventsWorkshop / Get InvolvedGreen Your PropertyHungry HollowRainscapingSNAPThings to DoUrban Homeowners Get Rain-Ready We’ve had a lot of rain this summer. Learn how attractive, rain-ready native plant gardens can … Landscaping for Rain Continue Reading
A Growing Success: CVC’s Free Tree Giveaway Conversations / Green Your Property, Mississauga, Participant and Partner Features, Tree Planting, Trees, Urban Homeowners / Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Trees Bring Communities Together Fall is around the corner and the cooler weather signals an ideal time to … A Growing Success: CVC’s Free Tree Giveaway Continue Reading
Be Aware of Flood Risks due to Thunderstorms Conversations / Flood Resiliency, Flooding, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners / Thursday, July 13, 2023 How Flooding Works Summer and thunderstorms go hand in hand. While rain brings fresh air and provides a … Be Aware of Flood Risks due to Thunderstorms Continue Reading
Understanding Plant Labels Caring for your Yard, The Garden Post / Gardening, Native Plants, Plants, Urban Homeowners, Your Green Yard / Monday, July 10, 2023 Learn What It All Means Plant tags contain essential information to help you make the best choices when … Understanding Plant Labels Continue Reading
Pale Purple Coneflower Plant of the Month, The Garden Post / Gardening, Native Plants, Nature and Wildlife, Urban Homeowners, Your Green Yard / Monday, July 10, 2023 Echinacea pallida While you may notice colourful arrays of coneflowers in local gardens or nurseries, pale purple coneflower … Pale Purple Coneflower Continue Reading
Choosing Wisely Caring for your Yard, The Garden Post / Gardening, Native Plants, Urban Homeowners, Your Green Yard / Monday, July 10, 2023 The Difference Between Natives, Cultivars and “Nativars” If you’re out browsing nurseries for wildlife-friendly plants to add to … Choosing Wisely Continue Reading
Plant a Free Tree with CVC: New Funding Available for Urban Tree Planting Media Release, News Room / Green Your Property, Mississauga, Tree Planting, Urban Homeowners / Monday, May 8, 2023 Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is encouraging homeowners to take advantage of new funding for urban tree planting in … Plant a Free Tree with CVC: New Funding Available for Urban Tree Planting Continue Reading