CARING FOR THE CREDIT 2008 Stewardship Activity Calendar To volunteer or find out more information, please phone the contact given for each project or phone Heather Yates, Stewardship Technician at Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 445 or 1-800-668-5557 or email at stewardship@creditvalleycons.com . Please leave your name and phone number so that you can be contacted if project details change - this is important since dates and times can change due to unforeseen circumstances, such as bad weather. This calendar is updated regularly and is available at www.creditvalleycons.com/calendars/workdaycalendar.htm
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| April | |
| 12 | Rattray Marsh - Annual Spring Clean UpWhere: Any entrance to Rattray Marsh. Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Description: Garbage clean-up. Bring Gloves and work clothes. There will be attendants at every entrance to direct you. If you arrive late, please proceed to the Bexhill Road Entrance. Contact: Heather Yates of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 445 |
| 19 | Earthday Treeplanting and Litter Clean-up - Izaak Walton Fly Fishing Club, Trout Unlimited - Greg Clark Chapter, Town of Orangeville Sustainability Action Team and Credit Valley Conservation Where: Amelia Street and Maywood Park, Bredin Parkway, Orangeville Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Description: Celebrate Earthday in Orangeville!! This is a community tree planting event taking place at 2 sites along Lower Monora Creek in the Town of Orangeville – There are 500 trees to be planted so the more the merrier! Please dress for the weather. Wear long pants and sturdy footwear. Check back soon for more details. Contact: Amy Doole of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 428 |
| 20 | Earth Day Treeplant - Credit River Anglers Association Where: Creditview Road, in north Mississauga Time: Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Barbeque to follow Description: Treeplanting an open meadow upstream from Creditview Road, in north Mississauga. Bring boots and a shovel! Contact: Credit River Anglers Association at 905-814-5794 or Heather Yates of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 445 |
| 20 | Sligo Bridge Clean-up (TU/IWFFC/CVC) Where: Meet at first bridge on McLaughlin Rd. north of Grange Sideroad; BBQ to follow. Time: Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Description: Participate in the annual Sligo Bridge garbage clean-up. People should dress appropriately depending on the weather Contact: Jon Clayton of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 241 |
| 26 | Earth Beat - Peel Environmental Youth Alliance and EcoSource Where: Mississauga Central Library Square, 300 City Centre Drive Time: Saturday 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Description: Peel Earthweek Youth-focused event featuring: a youth musical, performing and visual artist showcasing environmentally-themed work, food and merchandise vendors, and activities for kids Contact: Stephanie Crocker of Peel Environmental Youth Alliance at 905-274-6222 or Heather Yates of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 445 |
| 26 | Island Lake Conservation Area Annual Spring Clean-Up Where: 673067 Hurontario Street, Orangeville, north of the junction of Hwy.10/Hwy. 9 call for directions. Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Description: Come participate in this long-standing annual spring conservation area clean-up. Contact: Sandy Camplin of Credit Valley Conservation (519) 941-6329 or 1 800-367-0890 |
| 26 | Sierra Club/City of Mississauga/CVC - Earthday Treeplanting Event Where: Streetsville Memorial Park Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Description: Community Treeplanting Event - 500 trees and shrubs will be planted. Contact: Dave Beaton of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 426 or Peter Orphanos of Sierra Club 905-567-7425 |
| 26 | Boy and Girl Scout Treeplanting - City of Mississauga Where: Hydes Mill Hollow Park, Streetsville Time: Saturday 9:00a.m. - 12 p.m. Description: Scout’s Annual Treeplant Event - 2000 trees and shrubs will be planted Contact: Heather Yates of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 445 |
| May | |
| 3 | Green Peel Expo - Region of Peel Where: Mississauga Valley Community Centre, 1275 Mississauga Valley Road Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Description: Family-friendly workshops, “Green” trade show and displays local to Peel Contact: For more information visit http://www.peelregion.ca/conservation/garden-expo08/ or call (905) 791-7800 ext. 4847 |
| 3 | Spring Cleaning at Riverwood
Where: MacEwan Barn, Riverwood; 4150 Riverwood Park Land (at Credit Woodlands) Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Description: In partnership with the Mississauga Garden Council, Sierra Club of Canada, City of Mississauga and Credit Valley Conservation, you are invited to join us as we clean up Riverwood. Please park in the first parking lot on the left. Wear comfortable, layered clothing and walking shoes. Garbage bags & vinyl gloves will be provided. Contact: Paul Tripodo of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 411 |
| 3 | Ken Whillans Resource Management Area Clean-UpWhere: 16026 Hurontario Street, Caledon on the west side of Highway 10, two kilometers north of Olde Base Line Road.Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Description: Come participate in this annual clean-up.Contact: Sandy Camplin of Credit Valley Conservation (519) 941-6329 or 1 800-367-0890 |
| 10 | 1000 Trees for Acton - P.O.W.E.R. Community Treeplanting Event Where: Meet us at the Acton Arena 415 Queen Street East (Highway 7), Acton Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Description: In Partnership with Credit Valley Conservation, Halton Peel Woodlands and Wildlife Stewardship Council, and Izaak Walton Fly Fishing Club, P.O.W.E.R. invites you to join their community treeplant extravaganza! We will be planting native trees and shrubs in a space behind the Arena - please wear covered-toed shoes, and bring gloves and shovels if you have them. Also, join in on the rest of the activities that include native birds of prey expo, a nature hike, outdoor education experiments, fly-tying and so much more. Contact: Heather Yates of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 445 |
| 4 | Rattray Marsh Volunteer Day - Help Control the Spread of Invasive Species Where: Meet us at the Bexhill Road entrance to Rattray Marsh. Time: Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Description: Wear work gloves and sturdy boots, dress for the weather. Contact: Heather Yates of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 445
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| 24 | Belfountain Conservation Area Gardening Day Where: 10 Credit Street, Belfountain (Caledon), travel north on Hwy.10 to the junction of Forks of the Credit Road. Turn left (west) and continue 7 km to the Village of Belfountain Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Description: Annual garden flower planting day. Contact: Sandy Camplin of Credit Valley Conservation (519) 941-6329 or 1 800-367-0890 |
| 24 | Peel Children’s Water Festival - Region of Peel Where: Heart Lake Conservation Area - Brampton Time: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Description: Since its inception in 1996, the Peel Children's Water Festival (PCWF) has provided an environmental education experience to over 40,000 Peel elementary school students. Through the use of more than 50 interactive activity centres, students in Grades 2 -5 have the opportunity to learn about water. Contact: For more information, http://www.peelregion.ca/news/events/waterfestival/index.htm |
| June | |
| 8 | Rattray Marsh Volunteer Day - Help Control the Spread of Invasive Species Where: Meet us at the Bexhill Road entrance to Rattray Marsh. Time: Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Description: Wear work gloves and sturdy boots, dress for the weather. Contact: Heather Yates of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 445 |
| July | |
| 12 | Stream Clean-Up and Garbage Kiosk Construction - Izaak Walton Fly Fishing Club, Trout Unlimited - Greg Clark Chapter, Orangeville Sustainability Action Team and Credit Valley ConservationWhere: Maywood Park, Bredin Parkway , Orangeville Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Description: Help us clean up Monora Creek and keep it clean! Volunteers will be cleaning up litter in and along the creek and helping to construct a new garbage kiosk in the park. Tools and gloves provided. Please bring along waders or rubber boots if you have them, wear long pants and sturdy footwear. Contact: Heather Yates of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 445 |
| 19 | In-stream Habitat Construction Workday- Trout Unlimited - Greg Clark Chapter, and Credit Valley Conservation Where: McLaren Road, Caledon Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Barbeque lunch for volunteers to follow. Description: Join project partners - Trout Unlimited Canada - Greg Clark Chapter and Credit Valley Conservation - get your hands in the river and help us build in-stream structures, plant trees and enhance the habitat for fish in the Credit River. Contact: Jon Clayton of Credit Valley Conservation at (905) 670-1615 ext. 241 |
| August | |
| 9 | Hillsburgh Pond Rocky Ramp Construction - Izaak Walton Fly Fishing Club and Credit Valley ConservationWhere: Meet at the Elora Cataract Trailway parking lot on Station Street in Hillsburgh (off Regional Road 25). Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. BBQ lunch to follow. Description: The creation and installation of a "rocky ramp" abutting a Hillsburgh pond to restore fish passage. Only a few people are needed but strong backs are an asset. Please bring waders if you have them. Wear long pants and sturdy footwear. Please dress for the weather. Contact: Amy Doole of Credit Valley Conservation at (905) 670-1615 ext. 428 |
| 23 | Charles Sauriol Conservation Area - Installation of In-stream Sediment Traps Where: Meet on the northside of Regional Road 124 at McLaren Road parking lot. Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00pm. Barbeque lunch to follow. Description: Join the project partners and get your hands in the river to help build in-stream structures and enhance the habitat for fish in the Credit River in Charles Sauriol Conservation Area. We will be hiking into the site and working in the water. Please bring waders if you have them. Wear long pants and sturdy footwear. Please dress for the weather. Contact: Amy Doole of Credit Valley Conservation at (905) 670-1615 ext. 428 |
| September | |
| There are no volunteer opportunities available at this time. | |
| October | |
| 25 | Black Creek Spawning Survey Where: Meet at Acton Community Centre on Highway 7. Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. Description: Help conduct a survey of trout spawning areas. Beginners will be matched with experts to identify Brown trout redds (nests) as part of a long term monitoring program. Contact: Jon Clayton of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 241 |
| November | |
| 2 | Black Creek Spawning Survey Where: Meet at Acton Community Centre on Highway 7. Time: Sunday 9:00 a.m. Description: Help conduct a survey of trout spawning areas. Beginners will be matched with experts to identify Brown trout redds (nests) as part of a long term monitoring program. Contact: Jon Clayton of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 241 |
| Other Opportunities | |
| March to April | Streetsville Fishway Operation & Steelhead Transfer Where: Streetsville Dam Time: Operation based on weather. Check http://www.craa.on.ca for details. Description: CRAA volunteers operate the ladder once or twice daily during peak runs during the Spring and during good conditions in late Fall to pass Steelhead (rainbow trout). Volunteers net the fish from the ladder, measure, weigh, tag, check for sex and fin clip and if the fish is ripe collect reproductive fluids for the hatchery. Contact: Credit River Anglers Association at 905-814-5794 |
| June to September | Fisheries Monitoring - Electrofishing Where: Throughout the watershed. Time: See Electrofishing Schedule at http://www.creditvalleycons.com/bulletin/calendars/electrofishing.htm Description: Help monitor the health of the river by adopting an electrofishing station near you. This monitoring technique is used to inventory fish species and populations. Call to confirm locations and dates. Bring your own chest waders or contact Credit Valley. Contact: Heather Yates of Credit Valley Conservation (905) 670-1615 ext. 445 |
Check our website regularly at www.creditvalleycons.com for calendar updates or for more information contact
Heather Yates (905) 670-1615 ext. 445, stewardship@creditvalleycons.com.