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.
Community Electronic Recycling
Date: Saturday, May 3 2025
Location: Trisan Centre, parking lot
Time: 8am-1pm
Cost: Free
Bring your unwanted electronics to ensure they are disposed of safely, recycled and kept out of landfill.
Batteries accepted.
Community Tree Planting
Date: Saturday, May 10
Location: Dean Plummer Park, Nobleton
Time: 1-3pm
Cost: Free
Looking for a tree-rific reason to get outside this spring? Help LEAF green up King Township! Join us for some family-friendly fun planting native trees and shrubs in Dean Plummer Park. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Please wear:
- Closed-toed shoes or boots – no sandals, please!
- Gardening gloves, if you have them (we will have extras)
- Appropriate clothing – the event runs rain or shine.
This event is supported by Trees for Life, LEAF and the Regional Municipality of York through the York Region Greening Action Partnership Program as well as TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.
Neighbourhood Network Spring Tree Planting
Date: Saturday, May 10
Location: Osin Lions Park
Time: 9:30am-12pm
Cost: Free
Do you need community volunteer hours? Come out and take part
in a community activity to plant native trees and shrubs.
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