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.
Guided Apiary Tour
Date: Sunday, May 25
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area * Meet in the Education Centre parking lot
Cost: $22.50 +HST per person
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.
- Light coloured clothing is preferable, use of strong artificial fragrances should be avoided (perfume, cologne, body spray, hair spray)
- 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
Beginner Bee Keeping Workshop
Date: Sunday, June 1
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Visitors Centre
Cost: $150 (tax included) per person
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. Veils are available for use or you can bring your own gear, lunch and refreshments. Participants are encouraged to bring their own gear, however veils will be available for use. * 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