Garden Escapees in the Credit River Watershed
Many gardeners have an appreciation and a passion for nature and wildlife. They also know the challenge of keeping weeds under control. Invasive plants are very much like weeds –…
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Help Stop the Spread of Invasive Species: The Banded Mystery Snail
Last month CVC staff identified a new aquatic invasive species at Island Lake Conservation Area. The species is known as the Banded Mystery Snail and this was the first recorded…
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How to Spot Invasive Giant Hogweed from its Native Cousin
At this time of year, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) receives many calls about possible giant hogweed sightings. The majority of these sightings turn out to be cow parsnip, a native…
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Garlic Mustard Busters Are Triumphant
Approximately 60 people took part in the inaugural Garlic Mustard Festival, held May 27 at Belfountain Conservation Area, removing more than 1,000 pounds of invasive garlic mustard. The festival was…
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Is a Buckthorn Barrage Beginning in Your Backyard?
Over the last century, a foreign invader has been displacing native species in our urban and rural areas. Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) is an invasive shrub-like tree which grows in…
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