Credit Valley Conservation

Over nine years, local photographers documented the transformation of the Mississauga shoreline into the new Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area. Now, those images are coming together in Morphology 2026, a public gallery exhibition exploring our evolving relationship with water, landscapes and stewardship along Lake Ontario. Learn more: cvc.ca/event/morpholo…

A huge thank you to the students from Erindale Secondary School and Port Credit Secondary School for helping plant 200 native trees and shrubs across the Credit River Watershed! 🌱 It’s inspiring to see so many young people showing up for the environment and making a lasting impact on the natural spaces that plants, animals and insects depend on every day.

📌 Accessing Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area: From the west boat launch parking lot at Marie Curtis Park, go west along the Waterfront Trail for approximately 500 metres until you get to the conservation area entrance. Continue another 500 metres along the Waterfront Trail to the Indigenous Teaching Amphitheatre. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to walk all the trails in the conservation area. Learn more: cvc.ca/discover-the-n…

Happy #Friday and more importantly... Happy long weekend! 😍 May 24 is the unofficial date that summer is almost here and we cannot wait. Canoeing, biking, hiking - oh my! Visit our activities page for more information: cvc.ca/explore-activi…

We had a great day with students from St. Oscar Romero School for the Shepherds and Stewards Initiative. Thanks to their hard work and commitment to local ecosystems, 100 native trees and shrubs were planted.🌲 Our first week of Branch Out was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who helped create more habitat and support a healthier watershed. Learn more about our Branch Out program: cvc.ca/for-teachers/b…

Out with the invasive plants, in with the native plants!🪴 This weekend, volunteers from across the Credit River Watershed came together to help restore local ecosystems. In Erin, community members planted 155 native plants along the Elora Cataract Trailway. In Mississauga, volunteers removed invasive garlic mustard from 4,400 square metres at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area. A special thank you to MP Charles Sousa for joining us, who acknowledged the role of Jean Williams and the Rattray Marsh Protection Association for their long-standing dedication to protecting and enhancing the marsh. The event was also attended by Councillor Alvin Tedjo in his role as CVC Board Vice Chair. Thanks to the many volunteers joining us this spring to protect local biodiversity, support native habitats and help natural spaces thrive. Interested in volunteering in your community? Visit our events page: cvc.ca/events/

Park Advisory: Island Lake Conservation Area parking lot P6 accessing the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail on Hockley Road will be closed TODAY for grading and tree maintenance. Visitors can use alternate parking lot P5, located at the end of First Line in Mono. Thank you for your patience as we complete this maintenance work. Visit our Advisories page for all park updates: cvc.ca/park-advisorie…

As we celebrate Credit Valley Conservation’s 72nd Anniversary on May 13, 2026, we’re pleased to share our 2025 Annual Report. We know our impacts were made possible thanks to you! Residents, landowners and community organization continue to actively participate in our work to improve ecosystem function, reduce flood and erosion risk, take conservation action across the watershed, and more. Supported by our Board of Directors and partnerships with municipal governments, we take great pride in providing science-based programs, responsive service and collaborative solutions that meet community needs and protect the watershed for future generations. We invite you to read our 2025 Annual Report: cvc.ca/document/credi…

Have you ever seen birds exchange gifts? 🎁 Grebes are known for one of the most unique courtship rituals in the wild. During breeding season, pairs will present each other with bits of aquatic plants as part of their bonding display. It might look like a simple exchange but it’s an important step in building a strong pair connection before nesting begins. #birding

NEIGHBOURHOOD TREE GIVEAWAY: Open to the residents of the #Cooksville Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP), which is building community & creating resiliency within this 🗺 area of #Mississauga 🌲🌳 See 🔗 ⤵️

🌿 Curious about planting projects in Acton? 🌿 Join Credit Valley Conservation (@CVC_CA) and Town of Halton Hills staff on May 28 at 5:00 p.m. for a free webinar all about planting in our community. We’ll chat about upcoming planting projects, why they matter, and how they help support greener spaces, local wildlife, and community well being 🌳🐝 You’ll also learn how you can get involved and support planting in your own neighbourhood! ℹ️ To learn more and register for this event, visit bit.ly/4ew2F1o

Are you interested in art and your local community? 🎨 Join us for Morphology 2026 - a unique photographic exhibition documenting the evolution of a degraded section of the Mississauga shoreline into the new Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area. Learn more: cvc.ca/event/morpholo…

Our Youth Crew Leaders led Upper Canada College (UCC) students through an interactive hike about invasive species within the Credit River Watershed.🚶🌿 We worked hard pulling invasive Buckthorn, clearing 50m2 of forest space for future native plants. Some buckthorn were large and well established but these students worked together in a way that was impressive and inspiring! Thank you for having us and helping the watershed. Learn more about CYC: cvc.ca/for-teens/cons…

Park Advisory: Island Lake Conservation Area parking lot P6 accessing the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail on Hockley Road will be closed May 14 for grading and tree maintenance. Visitors can use alternate parking lot P5, located at the end of First Line in Mono. Thank you for your patience as we complete this maintenance work. Visit our Advisories page for all park updates: cvc.ca/park-advisorie…

Don’t fret if you missed our native plants workshop in #CooksvilleSNAP last week. 🌳🌿🌺 We have plenty of resources available on our website to help you get started with your own native plant garden. ➕ Plus, if you’re eligible, you could get a free native tree to plant in your yard through our Neighbourhood Tree Giveaway. Find out more: cvc.ca/neighbourhood-…

Out with the invasive plants, in with the native plants!🪴 This weekend, volunteers from across the Credit River Watershed came together to help restore local ecosystems. In Erin, community members planted 155 native plants along the Elora Cataract Trailway, while in Mississauga, volunteers removed invasive garlic mustard from 4,400 m² at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area. Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves to protect biodiversity, support native habitats and help keep our natural spaces healthy and thriving. Interested in volunteering in your community? Visit our events page: cvc.ca/events/

Keep an eye out for ruby-crowned kinglets moving through the forests and natural areas of the Credit River Watershed this spring. They’re often mistaken for golden-crowned kinglets but males have a hidden ruby-red patch on the top of their heads that flashes when they’re excited... or going to a rock concert?! Their quick movements and constant foraging can make them tricky to spot but hearing their song or catching a flash of red is always a special springtime moment. 👀 Have you spotted on this season? #birding

Thanks to the efforts of our volunteers this past weekend, 440 new native trees and shrubs are now growing in #Brampton and #HaltonHills! 🌱 These plantings will help create healthier habitats and more resilient communities for years to come. Thank you to everyone who came out to make a difference and to @UPS for supporting this work. Sign up for a volunteer event in your community: cvc.ca/events/

🌱 Curious about planting projects happening in Acton? Join us and the Town of Halton Hills staff for a free online webinar about planting in Acton. Learn about current and upcoming planting initiatives, why they matter for local green spaces and wildlife, and how they help improve community well-being. You’ll also learn how you can get involved and support planting in your neighbourhood! Register: cvc.ca/event/webinar-…

Happy Mother's Day 💚 To the moms, grandmothers and caregivers who taught us to look up at the birds, stop for frogs, smell the flowers and appreciate the great outdoors... Thank you!