Public Service Announcement: Winter Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways, Unsafe Ice
December 12, 2025 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents of the dangers near streams, rivers, ponds and lakes … Continue reading
Urban Homeowners
Credit Valley Conservation’s Draft Updated Regulations Mapping Open for Public Consultation
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has prepared draft regulations mapping to conform to requirements under the Conservation Authorities Act … Continue reading
The Joys of Winter Birds
Three Ways to Welcome Birds to Your Yard This Season Nature-inspired holiday décor has a long tradition of … Continue reading
Celebrating Less is MoreÂ
Our Favourite Caring For Your Yard Tips from The Garden Post Our Caring for Your Yard column shares simple garden … Continue reading
Celebrating Our Favourite Native Plants
Standout Plants from 100 Editions of The Garden Post Each month, we spotlight a plant that’s showing off … Continue reading
Celebrating Birds, Pollinators and Other Critters
Our Favourite Did You Know Facts from The Garden Post Since its launch in spring 2016, The Garden … Continue reading
Halton Hills Pollinator Right-of-Way Planting
Help Support Biodiversity Join us as we plant native wildflowers to support the Town of Halton Hills‘ pollinator
Halton Hills Pollinator Right-of-Way Planting
Help Support Biodiversity Join us as we plant native wildflowers to support the Town of Halton Hills‘ pollinator
Heart-leaved Aster
Symphyotrichum cordifolium As nights cool and days shorten, watch for spikes of small pale lavender to white flowers … Continue reading
Caring for Your Tree as It Ages
Ensure Your Trees Live Long Whether you planted a tree 15 years ago or just this past spring … Continue reading
The Benefits of Trees
The Many Benefits of Trees Accumulate Over Time There is a long list of benefits to planting native … Continue reading
Building a Greener Future for Acton with SNAP
Fairy Lake, the headwaters of Black Creek, is one of Acton’s most recognizable landmarks. Its shoreline, trails and … Continue reading
How to Maintain Rain-ready Features This Summer
Caring for your LID Features Though this summer has been hot and dry, taking proactive measures now can … Continue reading
Creating Rain-ready Gardens at Home
LID Features Help Manage Runoff Urban areas without stormwater management controls are prone to flooding during heavy rainfall. … Continue reading
Scarlet Beebalm
Monarda didyma With flowers that glow crimson in the summer sun, scarlet beebalm (Monarda didyma)Â will light up your … 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,
Attracting Fall Birds to Your Yard Workshop
Welcome Migratory Birds To Your Yard Join CVC’s Melissa Creasey to learn how to create a bird-friendly yard
Caring for Your New Tree Workshop
Best Care For Your Young Trees Learn basic pruning tips for young trees and shrubs, proper mulching techniques,
Removing Invasive Plants
Learn to Effectively Remove Invasives Removing stubborn invasive plants from a garden can be difficult. Knowing which invasive … Continue reading
Creating Accessible Gardens
Benefits of Gardening Gardening is great for mental health. It helps us get in touch with the natural … Continue reading
Invasive Goutweed
Goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria), also known as bishop’s weed or snow on the mountain, is a perennial groundcover native … Continue reading