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.
*WILDFLOWER KITS ARE SOLD OUT FOR 2024
Pick Up: Trisan Centre & King Township Municipal Centre. Please call 905-833-5321 prior to picking up to ensure your items are available.
Delivery: Delivery is only available to residents within King Township for an additional fee of $5. If delivery is selected, staff will contact you via email to schedule a delivery date.
World Migratory Bird Day Celebration
Fall Date: Saturday, October 12 2024
Time: 10:00a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Goldie Feldman Reserve Happy Valley Forest
Spring Date: Saturday, May 11 2024
Location: Goldie Feldman Reserve Happy Valley Forest
Description: Birds play crucial roles in pollination and pest control, and a lack of insects disrupts these ecosystem functions. Overpopulation of certain insects, without natural predators from birds, can also cause outbreaks that damage plant health and agriculture.
The World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will stress the need for proactive conservation measures. This includes reducing the use of pesticides and fertilisers, and where possible, switching to organic farming. Other measures include maintaining and connecting areas of natural vegetation which provide food and shelter for birds and other species, in agricultural landscapes.
In 2024, World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated on two days, 11 May and 12 October, aligning with the cyclic nature of bird migration in different hemispheres.
Community Tree Planting
Saturday, October 19 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Tyrwhitt Park - 575 Kettleby Road, Kettleby
Description: Calling all tree-lovers! Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of planting native trees and shrubs in Tyrwhitt Park. Get your hands dirty and help us grow King Township’s forest canopy! High school students can receive volunteer hours for participation.
Registration: Registration is required.
Community Electronic Recycling Event
Sunday, October 20 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton, ON L0G 1N0
Description: Do you have old electronics collecting dust at home? Bring your unwanted electronics to the Community Electronic Recycling event to ensure they are disposed of safely, recycled and kept out of landfill. Residents will be required to unload their own items.
For more information, please visit king.ca/electronicrecycling