The Road to Building Resilience
Is your property climate-ready? Now, more than ever, landowners are facing a growing list of climate change effects […] … Continue reading
Urban Homeowners
Cucumber Tree
Magnolia acuminata Often referred to as the cucumber magnolia, this large tree, native to parts of southern Ontario … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Coexisting With The Cold-Blooded
April showers bring spring critters! Warming weather means the return of our cold-blooded friends: reptiles and amphibians. Though … Continue reading
What to Prune Now
In most cases, pruning trees and shrub is best done before they “wake up” from their winter dormancy … Continue reading
Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa Planting native oak trees helps combat the lack of habitat caused by invasive species in our … Continue reading
Invasives
Neighbourhood Watch Be on the lookout! Invasive species can have detrimental effects on natural areas and our own … Continue reading
Landscaping with Native Trees, Shrubs and Wildflowers Workshop
Start Planning Your Spring Garden Join us to explore local native plants that thrive in urban spaces. Pot
Top Trees to Grow in Your Yard
Learn About Trees That will Thrive in Your Yard Join CVC’s Melanie Kramer to discover the best locally
Local Top Trees Tour
Learn About the Trees in Your Neighbourhood Join us for a free walking tour of the Tree Arboretum
Spring Cleaning
If you have a bird box in your yard, now is the time to give it a thorough … Continue reading
Gray Dogwood
Cornus racemosa The dense branches of gray dogwood provide excellent cover for many songbirds looking to rest or … Continue reading
Home Tweet Home
Different bird species like to build their nests in different places. You’re most likely to find an American … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement: Spring Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways
March 8, 2024 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near rivers … Continue reading
Starting Seed at Home
Starting seeds indoors is a fun, family-friendly winter activity. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: Seeds Choose … Continue reading
Wildflowers From Seed
The seeds of each plant species are as different as the plants themselves. And each seed requires different … Continue reading
Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa The square stems of wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) reach about two to four feet tall with fragrant … Continue reading
Start Trapping Trash in 2024
Scientists estimate over 50 million metric tons of plastic waste will enter our water system by 2030. Property owners can … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement: Winter Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways, Unsafe Ice
January 17, 2024 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents of the dangers near streams, rivers, ponds and … Continue reading