Environmental Events

Community Electronic Recycling EventSaturday
03/23/2024
&
Sunday
03/24/2024
Time: 9:00am- 4:00pm
Location:  Cold Creek Conservation Area * Visitors Centre Parking Lot


Description: Do you have old electronics collecting dust at home? Bring your unwanted electronics to the Community Electronic Recycling to ensure they are disposed of safely, recycled and kept out of landfill. Residents will be required to unload their own items.

Cost: Free
For more information, please visit https://www.king.ca/electronicrecycling
Earth Hour ActivitySaturday
03/23/2024

Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Vistors Centre

Description: In celebration of Earth Hour, switch off your lights and join us for a fun afternoon activity. Help us deck the trails with seeds and berries by making pinecone bird feeders and hanging them along the trail. Bird feeder craft will be followed by a guided forest walk.  This is a family-friendly event for all ages.  All supplies will be provided. Please come dressed for the weather. 

Preregistration required.

For more information please contact environmentalstewardship@king.ca
 

Cost: Free
Registration Code: 20091

Pollinators in CrisisSaturday
04/06/2024
Time: 11:00am- 12:00pm
Location:  Cold Creek Conservation Area * Visitors Centre 


Description: 

Join us for a highly visual presentation to learn about the Global Pollinator Crisis. Presented by the Lake Simcoe South Master Gardeners of Ontario, the presentation will introduce seven different species of pollinators, with particular references to pollinators in Southern Ontario and their importance in Ontario’s ecosystems.  Participants will learn about the startling decline in pollinator populations, globally and in Ontario. The presentation concludes by discussing the positive steps we can all take in our backyards and in our communities to help increase the chances of survival of our Pollinators.  We can all play a role to stop the decline in our pollinator populations and see their numbers increase again by the simple but effective steps outlined in this seminar.

Preregistration is required. For more information, please contact environmentalstewardship@king.ca

Cost: Free
Registration Code:  20864  
Backyard Bird & Home Awareness WorkshopSaturday
04/13/2023

Time: 10:00am- 12:00pm

Location:  
King City Seniors Centre Meeting Room

Description: Join the King Bird Team, as they welcome the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Nature Canada and staff from FLAP Canada to this family friendly bird workshop. TRCA will provide a presentation on backyard birds throughout the seasons, while Nature Canada will discuss the Bird Friendly City Program and the goals of its organization. Finally, FLAP Canada will explain how you can bird proof your home with a hands on demonstration. Preregistration required. For more information, please contact environmentalstewardship@king.ca 

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Cost: Free

How to Attract Pollinators to your GardenSaturday
04/13/2023
Time:12:00pm- 1:00pm
Location
King Heritage & Cultural Centre (KHCC) School House


Description: Our Pollinators are in Peril - What can we do to help them? Join us for a free presentation hosted by the Lake Simcoe South Master Gardeners. Participants will learn how to attract pollinators to their gardens. The presentation will cover basic pollinator needs such as food sources, nesting area, beneficial landscape features and the importance of including native plants in our gardens. For more information, please contact environmentalstewardship@king.ca. Preregistration is required.

Cost: Free
Registration Code: 20865
Planning & Planting a Pollinator GardenFriday
04/19/2024
Time: 7:00- 8:00pm
Location: King Heritage & Cultural Centre (KHCC) School House


Description: In the past 30 years there has been a startling decline in the populations of pollinators; and our natural ecosystems are taking a big hit.  We can take positive steps to help increase the chances of survival of our Pollinators by including pollinator friendly plants in our backyards and in our communities. Join us to learn how to plan and select plants best suited for a pollinator garden. A Master Gardener will cover the plants best suited for different conditions and provide suggestions for designs based on these conditions
Preregistration is required. For more information please contact environmentalstewardship@king.ca

Cost: Free
Registration Code: 20867 
 
King Community Clean UpSaturday
04/20/2024

Location: Township Wide 

Get outside and celebrate Earth Week by taking part in the annual King Community Clean Up.  Do your part and help pick up litter to keep our parks, streets, ditches, and neighbourhoods clean and green. Getting involved is easy! Select a public space you would like to clean up. Invite your friends, family and neighbours to join your clean up group or create their own. Register your clean up location and receive clean up supplies.

How to Register:

To register for the King Community Clean Up please visit townshipofking.perfectmind.com and use code 21294

If you don’t have a clean up location, join us at the following locations on Saturday, April 20 between 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. to help clean up a community park.

Tasca Park (49, Parkheights Trail, Nobleton) - meet in the parking lot

Memorial Park (25 Doctors Lane, King City) - meet in the King City Arena parking lot

Dufferin Marsh (972 Doctor Kay Dr, Schomberg) - meet at bulletin board (9:00am- 12:00pm)

For additional information please visit https://www.king.ca/CommunityCleanup

For inquiries, please contact environmentalstewardship@king.ca or call 905-833-6555.

Budweth Park Community Tree PlantingSunday
04/21/2024

Dig into some fun and help us in our mission to improve King Township’s urban forest! Join us at Budweth Park for a tree-mendous afternoon of planting native trees and shrubs. All ages welcome.

Time: 1:00-3:00pm

Location: 40 Oliver Emerson Ave, L7B 0N8 King , ON Canada     See map: Google Maps

Registration: Registration is required. To register for this event, please click the link below. 

https://www.yourleaf.org/event/apr-21-2024/community-tree-planting-budweth-park-king

For more information, please contact environmentalstewardship@king.ca

Apiary TourSunday
05/26/2024
 

Time: 1:00-2:30pm 

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. For more information please contact environmentalstewardship@king.ca

 Cost: $25

Registration Code: 021478

Beginner Bee Keeping WorkshopSunday
06/09/2024

Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Visitors Centre 

Time: 9am-4pm 

Cost: $150 per person 

Registration Code: 21476

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.

For more information, please contact environmentalstewardship@king.ca 

 

For more information, email environmentalstewardship@king.ca, call 905-833-6555 or visit the Community Events Calendar.