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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Urban Homeowners
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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Cucumber Tree
Magnolia acuminata Often referred to as the cucumber magnolia, this large tree, native to parts of southern Ontario,
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Putting Down Roots: Proper Planting Depth
How deep is too deep? Planting a tree incorrectly can have an immediate or long-lasting impact on the
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Grasslands for All: Supporting Livestock, Wildlife and Climate Resilience
This is part four of our five-part Farm Gate series about agricultural projects that are supported by the
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Transforming Lawns to Landscapes
In recent years, there’s been a lot of press about “No-Mow May”, a call-to-action urging us to leave
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Coexisting With The Cold-Blooded
April showers bring spring critters! Warming weather means the return of our cold-blooded friends: reptiles and amphibians. Though
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What to Prune Now
In most cases, pruning trees and shrub is best done before they “wake up” from their winter dormancy
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