If you loved the salamander migration video (posted April 9) here’s another amazing spring spectacle happening beneath the surface of the Credit River Watershed 👀🌊
This past week at Ken Whillans Conservation Area, we spotted a group of spawning American brook lamprey working together to build nests along the riverbed using their mouths and bodies.
Unlike their parasitic relatives, these ancient fish are harmless filter feeders that spend more than four years hidden beneath the streambed before transforming into adults for one final mission: reproduce. Nature is incredible!
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!
Each spring and fall, millions of birds travel through the Credit River Watershed as part of one of nature’s most incredible journeys. 🗺️🐦 For #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, we’re highlighting just a few of the amazing species that rely on healthy habitats across our watershed:
🪶 Spotted sandpiper
🪶 Common yellowthroat
🪶 Barn swallow
🪶 Common nighthawk
🪶 Tree swallow
🪶 Ruby-throated hummingbird
🪶 Baltimore oriole
🪶 Yellow warbler
🪶 White-throated sparrow
🪶 Ovenbird
What species is your favourite? Tell us in the comments below. 👇💬
Learn more about migratory birds in the watershed and four simple ways you can support them: https://cvc.ca/conversations/tropics-to-the-credit-6-migratory-birds-returning-this-spring/
From industrial shoreline to thriving waterfront greenspace. 🌿
We were proud to speak with @cbctoronto News this week about the incredible transformation of the 26-hectare Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area, opening May 30 along the Lake Ontario shoreline.
This project is the result of years of collaboration and partnership to restore wetlands, meadows, forests, accessible trails and wildlife habitat while reconnecting people and nature in the heart of Mississauga.
Watch the interview and learn more at the #linkinbio 🔗 @daskoward1@saugaparksrec@citymississauga@peelregion.ca@talricci
POV: You brought your monocular to spot wildlife at Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area 👀
While the park officially opens May 30, wildlife is already making itself at home. From American toads to quick-footed killdeer, this new conservation area is full of life.
Stay tuned to see what other species we’ve captured!
@mylakeviewvillage@peelregion.ca@trca_hq@daskoward1@alvintedjo@n_o_c_s
#SaveTheFrogsDay 🐸 is the perfect opportunity to celebrate these amazing amphibians. To mark the day, here are a few un-frog-gettable faces from the Credit River Watershed, which is home to 10 species of frogs and toads, including:
1️⃣ Gray Treefrog
2️⃣ Green Frog
3️⃣ Wood Frog
4️⃣ Northern Leopard Frog
5️⃣ American Bullfrog
6️⃣ Pickerel Frog
7️⃣ Spring Peeper
8️⃣ Western Chorus Frog
9️⃣ Mink Frog
🔟 American Toad
The unique wildlife sightings just keep coming in (not that we’re complaining!) This edition brought to you by two adorable baby red fox. 🦊
Spring means new life in the Credit River Watershed. Red fox kits are born blind and depend on their parents while they grow. Dens are often tucked into quiet, natural areas. If you come across one, please keep your distance and never approach because your respect helps protect their future. #LoveNature #RespectNature
How fast could wildlife in the Credit River Watershed finish the #Mississauga marathon? 🤔 🏃♀️
From coyotes to monarch butterflies, every species is built for its own kind of movement. Some sprint, some glide and some take their time but all play an important role in a healthy watershed.
This #EarthDay, it’s a reminder that we share these spaces with wildlife every day. Good luck to everyone running this weekend with the @mississaugamarathon 👏 @citymississauga@saugaparksrec
Smooth serviceberry is one of the best trees to grow in small urban yards in the Credit River Watershed. Available for free through our Neighbourhood Tree Giveaway, this tree:
🌸 Can be grown as a shrub
🌸 Produces delicious berries birds and people love
🌸 Provides cool summer shade
🌸 Increases resiliency to climate change
Plant your own this spring. Check your eligibility for the Neighbourhood Tree Giveaway to get started: https://cvc.ca/neighbourhood-tree-giveaway/
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#NeighbourhoodTreeGiveaway #CVC #CooksvilleSNAP #HungryHollowSNAP #ActonSNAP
Lake access is open at Island Lake Conservation Area for boats! Cold water gear is recommended due to current colder water temperatures. Paddle craft access and rentals will be open at a later date. Check out park advisories page for most recent information. Link in bio. #boating #boatinglife
Ever wanted to take climate action in your neighbourhood? Now’s your chance! 🌱 Join us on Saturday, May 9 at Prospect Park for a free, family-friendly celebration marking the launch of #ActonSNAP!
Swing by anytime between 10 a.m to 1 p.m. to:
📝 Explore the action plan
👥 Connect with local community groups
🦅 Animal meet n’ greet with @scales_nature_park
🧃 Enjoy some light refreshments
#HaltonHills #FairyLakeRevival
