Visual Aid: Exploring Our Video Resources
Being an excellent steward of your property begins with understanding how to properly care for both your land […]
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Alternate-leaved Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia We have many native dogwoods in Ontario. Most are small to medium shrubs with opposite leaves,
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Caring for Your New Tree
Chicken Wire Fence for Year-round Protection Young trees and shrubs have tender bark that is easily damaged by
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Caring for Your New Tree Workshop
Prepare Your Yard for Cooler Weather Join us for a free outdoor workshop at the Georgetown Tree Arboretum.
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Caring for Your Yard Webinar
Sharpen Your Fall Yard Care Skills Learn basic pruning tips for young trees and shrubs, proper mulching techniques,
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What Goes “Eeek” in the Night
Few of us see bats on a regular basis, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t there. Go out
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70 Years of Stewardship
In celebration of our 70th anniversary, we’re highlighting stories that connect our past with our present through a
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Investing in Nesting
If You Build it, They Will Come Tree cavities, crucial for resting and nesting, can be scarce in
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Growing Inspiration
Maintain a picture-perfect garden all year long with these simple sustainable landscaping tips: Summer Water your plants at
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Michigan Lily
Lilium michiganese If you are looking for a bold summer flower to add to your garden, try Michigan
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Riparian Rhapsody
What is it? Riparian zone: the transition areas that span the gap between land and water. Rhapsody: a poem or
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Summer Safety Message: Be Aware of Urban River Flooding Due to Thunderstorms
July 3, 2024, MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near
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Wetlands: Nature’s Multi-Taskers
This is part five of our five-part Farm Gate series about agricultural projects that are supported by the
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Flower Flies: More Than They Appear to Bee
While butterflies and bees grab most of the headlines, there are several other impactful species responsible for pollinating
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Dampening the Drought: Adapting to Hotter, Drier Summers
Climate change brings higher temperatures and more frequent droughts in summer. Instead of struggling to keep non-native plants
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New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Asters thrive with the Chelsea Chop as it encourages shorter, sturdier stems and fuller plants. Left
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The Chelsea Chop
The Chelsea Chop is a pruning technique that can be used on some native wildflowers to delay or
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Generation Restoration
It’s that time of the year again! Celebrate Canadians taking action for the environment and kick off Canadian Environment
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Unveiling the Draft Cooksville SNAP Action Plan
CVC’s Newest Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP) Credit Valley Conservation, in partnership with the City of Mississauga and
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Influence of Natural Cover and Land Use on Water Quality and Quantity
Five-part Series Highlighting the Top Stories of the Watershed Plan The first phase of the Watershed Plan characterizes
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The Road to Building Resilience
Is your property climate-ready? Now, more than ever, landowners are facing a growing list of climate change effects
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