Credit Valley Conservation

When you sign-up for our Neighbourhood Tree Giveaway, you get: 🌳 A free native tree of your choice planted by our experts 🌳 Care tips for your tree as it grows 🌳 Access to our store for the purchase of additional native plants 🌳 Answers to questions about your yard Find out more and check your eligibility: cvc.ca/neighbourhood-…

Put the phone down and pick up a shovel this spring. 🌳 Our spring stewardship events are now live! Join us to plant trees, restore habitat and help grow a greener Credit River Watershed. It’s a great way to meet new people, spend time outdoors and make a real difference in your community. All ages welcome. Explore our community events this spring: cvc.ca/events

Maple Syrup in the Park is cancelled today (March 20) due to unsafe, icy conditions. For the latest updates on parks and our events, visit cvc.ca/park-advisorie…

Maple Syrup in the Park will open at 11 a.m. today, Friday, March 20, due to weather. Please check our Park Advisories for the latest festival updates: cvc.ca/park-advisorie…

Planting native trees and shrubs is a powerful step toward long-term land stewardship. 🌳Our direct sale program supports landowners who want to improve their landscape with native species at a manageable scale, while our larger restoration program remains available for multi-acre projects. Both approaches play an important role in watershed health. Learn more and shop native trees and shrubs: store.cvc.ca 📸 Common ninebark

Media Release: The Board of Directors of Credit Valley Conservation opposes the Provincial plan to consolidate conservation authorities, warning that the move would disrupt one of the province’s most efficient and high-performing conservation authorities: cvc.ca/conversations/……

It's timmeeee!🎶 Today is the first day of Maple Syrup in the Park at Terra Cotta Conservation Area 🍁 Learn more and purchase your tickets here: cvc.ca/maple-syrup-in…

Media Release: Brampton and Peel Regional Councillor Michael Palleschi was acclaimed as Chair of Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) at the board meeting held Friday, March 13 cvc.ca/news/media-rel…

More road salt does not mean more ice melting. Spread salt sparingly and evenly for the best results. Learn more: arcg.is/1LbanC1 #SourceWaterON #SaltResponsibly #WaterWednesday

A watchful eye from CVC staff recently spotted something special in the watershed! 👀🦉 Great horned owls are among the earliest nesting birds in Ontario. Instead of building their own nests, they often reuse old nests built by hawks, crows or other large birds. By nesting early, these owls can claim the best nesting sites and give their young extra time to grow, learn to fly and develop hunting skills before winter returns. Their excellent camouflage helps them stay hidden in plain sight. Even when branches sway in the wind, their mottled feathers allow them to blend seamlessly into the forest canopy. As you hike, keep your eyes on the treetops. You never know who might be quietly watching from above. And if you spot a nest, be sure to keep a safe distance. #WildlifeWednesday

Step into the forest at Terra Cotta Conservation Area as birds return, sap drips and the sugar shack marks spring’s first harvest. 🌳🍁 Plan your spring day at this year’s Maple Syrup in the Park (March 19 to 22, 28 and 29): cvc.ca/maple-syrup-in…

For us, “green” is more than a colour. It’s the natural spaces we help bring back to life, like the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area (JTLCA).🍀 What was once an industrial site is being transformed into a beautiful, vibrant landscape with restored wetlands, new wildlife habitat and access to the Lake Ontario shoreline. Projects like this, along with tree plantings and community stewardship, are all part of building a healthier, more resilient Credit River Watershed. Opening this May, we can’t wait for you to explore it 💚 Learn more: cvc.ca/project/jim-to… #StPatricksDay

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re celebrating all things green 🍀 Not just green clovers but the species that call the Credit River Watershed home, like: 🐸 Green frog 🦋 Green darner 🐦 Green heron 🍄 Green wood cup Some are common, others are a lucky find but all are signs of a healthy watershed. Share your green wildlife or landscape photos with us in the comments below 👇

Oak trees are a friend to all sorts of wildlife, including these three birds making a comeback in the Credit River Watershed: 🐦‍⬛ Blue jays 🦉 Eastern screech owls 🐦 Carolina wrens In the latest edition of The Garden Post, learn how oak trees support these three birds and how to care for your own oak tree: cvc.ca/the-garden-pos…

Media Release: Celebrate Maple Season with Two Signature Events at Terra Cotta Conservation Area Guests can choose between a daytime, hands‑on workshop or an enchanting maple‑themed evening in the sugarbush, hosted at the park on select days from April 4 to 12. Learn more: cvc.ca/news/celebrate…

From sap to sweet... experience the full maple syrup journey! 🍁🗺️ This small-group workshop at Terra Cotta Conservation Area gives participants a closer look at how maple syrup is made, from tree tapping to boiling and bottling. Join us April 4, 5, 11 or 12. Learn more: cvc.ca/sap-to-syrup-w…

What is a clavate tortoise beetle? 🤔 cvc.ca/conversations/…

Sweet treats, outdoor games and trails… Maple Syrup in the Park (March 19 to 22, 28 and 29) has something for the whole family! 🍁 Purchase your tickets now for guaranteed outdoor fun: cvc.ca/maple-syrup-in…

We want your input! In an upcoming edition of The Garden Post, we’ll be interviewing one of our in-house experts on managing stormwater on urban properties 🌧️🏘️ Submit your questions for them in the comments below ⤵️ or send us a direct message. PS. Make sure you’re subscribed to The Garden Post to see the full interview later this spring! cvc.ca/category/the-g…

WATER SAFETY STATEMENT: We've downgraded our Flood Warning to a Watershed Conditions - Water Safety Statement as watercourse levels remain high and are in recession. The forecasted precipitation combined with heavily saturated soils will likely result in sustained water levels throughout the watershed. We continue to closely monitor weather and water levels in the watershed. #ONflood files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/20…