Environmental Events

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.

Resilient Agriculture - Invasive Species Management Workshop for Farms & Rural Land Owners

Date: Friday, March 13
Location: Schomberg Community Hall, Upper Level, 325 Main St, Schomberg
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
Cost: Free

Join us for the 2026 King Resilient Agriculture Series, featuring a focused session on Invasive Species Management. Learn from experts at the Invasive Species Centre, Regional Municipality of York, and the Local Conservation Authorities who will share insights on common invasive species, effective management strategies, and practical tips and resources for managing invasive species on rural and agricultural lands. This session will also introduce the new King Township Invasive Species Strategy, highlighting local actions and opportunities for landowners.

Free lunch will be provided while you network and learn from a variety of vendors.

Register Here

Hoot, Howl & Squeak

Date: Saturday, March 28
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Education Centre, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: Free

Join the Township of King and the TRCA during Earth Hour for a night of fun and adventure! Enjoy a talk about owls and coyotes, followed by a trip into the woods. Together we will call out to these wild creatures in hopes they will hoot, howl or squeak back! The first portion will consist of a presentation followed by a trail walk. The event will take place rain, snow or shine. Please dress for the weather, including layered clothing and winter boots. Pre registration required.

Register Here

Green Yards Program

Date: Wednesday, April 22nd - Friday May 29th 

Take a step towards greening your yard this spring by purchasing a rain barrel, backyard composter, or wildflower kit! Residents and non-residents can purchase a wildflower kit, rain barrel and/or backyard composter at an affordable cost to green their grounds.

For more information, please contact environmentalstewardship@king.ca

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Earth Week Frog Watch

Date: Thursday, April 23
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Education Centre, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Free

Celebrate Earth Week while listening to the sounds of spring! Learn about Ontario's frogs and toads and how to identify them by their unique calls. We'll also show you how you can get involved with citizen science initiatives to help monitor amphibian populations across Ontario.

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King Community Clean Up

Date: Saturday, April 25
Location: Township Wide
Cost: Free

Celebrate Earth Week by taking part in the Township-wide cleanup. Register your clean up location today and reserve your clean up supplies. Residents are encouraged to participate in the community clean-up all throughout Earth Week (April 20th - April 26th).

Register Here

Community Yard Sale & Electronic Recycling

Date: Saturday, May 2
Location: Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Dr., Schomberg
Time: 8:00am-1:00pm
Cost: Free

Looking for a unique item or a special find? Visit us at the Community Yard Sale and bring your unwanted electronics to the Community Electronic Recycling to ensure they are disposed of safely, recycled and kept out of landfill.

More information about electronic recycling

World Migratory Bird Day

Date: Saturday, May 9

Celebrate Migratory Bird Day by visiting your local Library to sign out a book or try one of the NEW Birding Backpacks! Perfect for discovering and learning about the birds of King Township. Spark curiosity, explore nature, and enjoy hands on birding fun.

*Birding Backpacks are provided in partnership with King Township Public Library*

Community Tree Planting

Date: Sunday, May 10
Location: Bluff Trail, Nobleton
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: Free

Join us along the Bluff Trail in Nobleton for a tremendous afternoon of planting native trees and shrubs in partnership  with LEAF.

Register Here

Repair Cafe

Date: Saturday, June 6
Location: King City Seniors Centre, 1970 King Rd, King City
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: Free

A Repair Café brings together people with items to repair and volunteer fixers willing to share their skills and tools. Bring your broken items in need of repair.

*This event is in partnership with Newmakeit & York Region*

National Pollinator Week

Date: June 15-19
Location: Trisan Centre (25 Dillane Dr, Schomberg), King Township Municipal Centre (2585 King Rd, King City), Zancor Centre (1600 15th Sideroad, King City)
Time: During operating hours
Cost: Free

In celebration of National Pollinator Week, pick up a free pack of native wildflower seeds to start your own pollinator garden.

*Seeds provided by York Region*