From electronic recycling events and yard sales to community clean-up initiatives and gardening workshops, there's a plethora of activities planned to welcome the warmer season. Residents are encouraged to help preserve our natural surroundings while fostering a strong sense of community by participating in any of the following Township-led initiatives. For more information about environmental events, email environmentalstewardship@king.ca.
Green Yards Program
Take a step towards greening your yard this spring and supporting pollinators by purchasing a wildflower kit, rain barrel or backyard composters. Click for more information.
Registration opens: Wednesday, May 1
Registration Closes: Friday, May 31
Pick Up: Thursday, June 6, 2024 between 9 a.m. to noon (Trisan Centre & King Township Municipal Centre, parking lot)
Delivery: Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Delivery is only available to residents within King Township for an additional fee of $5.
Apiary Tour
Sunday, May 26
Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area *Meet at Visitors Centre parking lot
Description: This guided Cold Creek Apiary Tour will take you into the beehive to open and inspect a colony of bees. Learn to identify the queen, brood, larvae, nectar, pollen, propolis and different types of bees in the hive. Learn how bees forage for food and water and what plants are important to them throughout the year. We will talk about native pollinators and their relationship to the environment compared to European honeybees and the challenges they face today. The tour will be led by third generation beekeeper André Flys. *Participants will be provided with a veil to use. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring sunscreen and bug spray. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Beginner Beekeeping Workshop
Sunday, June 9
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $150
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Visitors Centre
Description: If you have interest in becoming a Beekeeper, then this is the course for you. This beekeeping workshop consists of classroom sessions and hands-on lessons in the bee yard. Participants of all experience levels are welcome. Topics include basic honeybee biology, beekeeping equipment, working in the bee colony, seasonal beekeeper responsibilities, harvesting and extracting honey and preparing bee colonies for winter. Each participant can choose to receive a copy of the Ontario Beekeeping Manual (optional), veil (required), lunch and refreshments. Participants are encouraged to bring their own gear. * You must be 18 years of age or older to attend. Children 12 years or older may attend if accompanied by a parent.
This workshop is held in partnership with Pioneer Brand Honey & Maple.