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 Event #1: Circular Connect Learning
Date: Saturday, July 25th
Location: Boreal Farms (13175 Weston Rd, King City)
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: Free
Circular Living Festival
Theme: Experience the Circular Economy in Action
Purpose: A large, immersive kickoff event to introduce the community to circular living through hands-on stations, demos, and family-friendly activities.
Event Overview
Duration: 3–4 hours
Audience: Families, students (Gr 4–12), educators, community members
Goal: Awareness, onboarding into challenges, and workshop sign-ups
For more details, visit: https://inno-hive.org/circular-connect/
*This event has been organized by Inno Hive and funded by The Regional Municipality of York*
Community Electronic Recycling Event
Date: Saturday, July 25th
Location: Zancor Centre Parking lot, 1600 15th Sideroad, King City
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: Free
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 the landfill. Residents will be required to unload their own items. There is no cost for patrons disposing of their electronics during the Community Electronic Recycling Event.
Items Accepted at Community Electronic Recycling Events
Televisions, monitors, desk tops, phones, printing, copying and scanning equipment, stereos, speakers, video game consoles, projectors, microphones, cameras, calculators, lighting, power tools, small appliances, stationary and portable audio/video systems.
Please protect your privacy by cleaning all personal data and removing batteries from e-waste items prior to dropping them off. For more information on how to wipe your device click here. For more information about Electronic Recycling, please visit https://www.king.ca/electronicrecycling.
Apiary Tour
Date: Sunday, July 26th
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Cost: $20.00+HST per person
Go on a guided Apiary Tour led by third generation beekeeper André Flys at the scenic Cold Creek Conservation Area. He’ll take you into the beehive to open and inspect a colony of bees and teach you how 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. Participants will be provided with a veil to use.
Conservation Youth Corps: Invasive Species Mapping & Management Volunteer Opportunity
Date: Thursday, August 13th
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Visitor's Centre, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: Free
Take action with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and earn high school volunteers hours!
Do you enjoy being outdoors and want to help out in your community?
This is a great opportunity to earn high school community service hours while making a lasting environmental impact in your neighbourhood! All tools and training are provided. No experience necessary—just dress for the weather and be ready to dig in!
Learn to identify invasive species, and practice safe and effective removal techniques. Let's get technical and help the staff at Cold Creek with mapping the invasive species on the property.
Upcycle and Create: Turning Waste into Value
Date: Saturday, August 15th
Location: Boreal Farms (13175 Weston Rd, King City)
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Participants discover how to transform everyday waste materials into functional or creative products. This session introduces circular design thinking and encourages creativity while reducing reliance on new resources.
Hands-On Activity: Upcycled Product Build
Participants choose one:
Turn containers into planters
Repurpose fabric into tote bags
Create simple builds using reclaimed materials
Leave with a finished product they created.
*This event has been organized by Inno Hive and funded by The Regional Municipality of York*
Conservation Youth Corps (CYC): Invasive Species Mapping
Date: Wednesday, August 20th
Location: Tasca Park, 49 Parkheights Trail, Nobleton
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: Free
Take action with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and earn high school volunteers hours!
Do you enjoy being outdoors and want to help out in your community?
This is a great opportunity to earn high school community service hours while making a lasting environmental impact in your neighbourhood! All tools and training are provided. No experience necessary—just dress for the weather and be ready to dig in!
This event will work on invasive species mapping on the York Regional Forest Nobleton Tract and tree maintenance of newly planted trees.
Community Electronic Recycling Event
Date: Saturday, August 22nd
Location: Trisan Centre Parking lot, 25 Dillane Dr, Schomberg
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: Free
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 the landfill. Residents will be required to unload their own items. There is no cost for patrons disposing of their electronics during the Community Electronic Recycling Event.
Items Accepted at Community Electronic Recycling Events
Televisions, monitors, desk tops, phones, printing, copying and scanning equipment, stereos, speakers, video game consoles, projectors, microphones, cameras, calculators, lighting, power tools, small appliances, stationary and portable audio/video systems.
Please protect your privacy by cleaning all personal data and removing batteries from e-waste items prior to dropping them off. For more information on how to wipe your device click here. For more information about Electronic Recycling, please visit https://www.king.ca/electronicrecycling.
Community Event #2: Circular Connect Learning
Date: Saturday, August 29th
Location: Boreal Farms (13175 Weston Rd, King City)
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Circular Impact Showcase
Theme: Celebrating Change and Scaling Impact
Purpose: An event to showcase results, celebrate participants, and scale ideas into the community.
Event Overview
Duration: 2–3 hours
Audience: Participants, families, schools, partners, York Region
Goal: Showcase impact and reinforce long-term behavior change
For more details, visit: https://inno-hive.org/circular-connect/
*This event has been organized by Inno Hive and funded by The Regional Municipality of York*
Sustain and Scale: Building a Circular Community
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Location: Boreal Farms (13175 Weston Rd, King City)
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: Free
The final session brings everything together by focusing on long-term behaviour change and community impact. Participants reflect on their learning and explore how circular practices can be expanded into schools, neighbourhoods, and community initiatives.
Hands-On Activity: Community Solution Design Challenge
In small groups, participants design a local solution: Community compost program, School waste reduction plan, Neighbourhood sharing/swap initiative.
Create a simple poster or pitch outlining your idea.
*This event has been organized by Inno Hive and funded by The Regional Municipality of York*
Community Electronic Recycling Event
Date: Saturday, September 26th
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: Free
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 the landfill. Residents will be required to unload their own items. There is no cost for patrons disposing of their electronics during the Community Electronic Recycling Event.
Items Accepted at Community Electronic Recycling Events
Televisions, monitors, desk tops, phones, printing, copying and scanning equipment, stereos, speakers, video game consoles, projectors, microphones, cameras, calculators, lighting, power tools, small appliances, stationary and portable audio/video systems.
Please protect your privacy by cleaning all personal data and removing batteries from e-waste items prior to dropping them off. For more information on how to wipe your device click here. For more information about Electronic Recycling, please visit https://www.king.ca/electronicrecycling.
Harvest King Fall Farmers Market
Date: Sunday, October 4th
Location: King Municipal Centre, 2585 King Road, King City
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cost: Free
Celebrate King Township’s rich agricultural heritage at the Harvest King Fall Farmers Market—a lively, community‑focused event that brings together farmers, makers, restaurants, and neighbours in one welcoming space. With a kid‑friendly fun zone, free admission, and a strong focus on supporting local, this family‑friendly fall celebration is the perfect place to connect, explore, and savour the best of King.
*Hosted in partnership with the King Environmental Action Team*
Guided Fall Forest Hike
Date: Wednesday, October 14th
Location: Happy Valley Forest, 14775 Concession Rd 7, King City (roadside)
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
Cost: Free
Experience the beauty of nature on a fall guided hike to explore Happy Valley Forest trails. On the hike you walk through habitat that is home to fascinating amphibians, including the Jefferson Salamander and a variety of frog species.
Registration link coming soon!
Community Tree Planting
Date: Saturday, October 17th
Location: 32 Bluff Trail, Nobleton
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: Free
Join King Township and LEAF,for a fun afternoon of planting native trees and shrubs along the trail to help grow King's tree canopy. This family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to give back to the community and earn volunteer hours if you’re a high school student.
Registration link coming soon!
Night at the Creepy Creek
Date: Friday, October 23 2026
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Cost: $12.00 per person or family rate (4+ people) $10.00 per person.
Experience a fa-boo-lous ‘night at the Creepy Creek’, featuring eerie ghost stories, crafts, face painting and more. Wander through the Creepy Hike—a trail filled with haunting surprises and mysterious sights! Then gather 'round the bonfire for spooky stories, warm drinks, and live entertainment under the stars. Get in the ‘spirit’: costumes are encouraged (but not required).
Registration link to come soon!
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronic Recycling Event
Date: Saturday, October 24th
Location: Trisan Centre Parking lot, 25 Dillane Dr, Schomberg
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cost: Free
Bring your Household Hazardous Waste and unwanted electronics to ensure they disposed of safely, recycled and kept out of landfill. Household Hazardous Waste dispoal is only available to York Region residents. For details, visit king.ca/ElectronicRecycling
*In partnership with the Regional Municipality of York*
Fall Feeders for Feathered Friends
Date: Saturday, November 14
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Visitor's Centre, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Cost: $5.00 per person
Join us for a bird walk and talk and help deck the trails with seeds and berries by hanging pine cone bird feeders along the trail. After a short hike, participants will get their own bird feeder kit to take home and build.
Registration link to come soon!
Community Electronic Recycling
Date: Saturday, November 28th
Location: Nobleton Arena, parking lot, 15 Old King Road, Nobleton
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: Free
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 the landfill. Residents will be required to unload their own items. There is no cost for patrons disposing of their electronics during the Community Electronic Recycling Event.
Items Accepted at Community Electronic Recycling Events
Televisions, monitors, desk tops, phones, printing, copying and scanning equipment, stereos, speakers, video game consoles, projectors, microphones, cameras, calculators, lighting, power tools, small appliances, stationary and portable audio/video systems.
Please protect your privacy by cleaning all personal data and removing batteries from e-waste items prior to dropping them off. For more information on how to wipe your device click here. For more information about Electronic Recycling, please visit https://www.king.ca/electronicrecycling.
Winter Woodland Creations
Date: Saturday, December 12th
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Education Centre, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $15.00 per person
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at our Winter Woodland Creations Workshop! Using natural materials inspired by the winter landscape, participants will create their own themed door hanger and handcrafted woodland ornaments to take home. Join us for a cozy and creative afternoon of crafting, seasonal décor, and nature-inspired fun.
Registration link to come soon!
Photo & Video
Township of King staff, contracted photographers, and media may be taking photos and video footage at environmental events. These images may be used, re-used and published in news stories, social media and on websites, in addition to distributed to our event partners.
If you would like to speak to staff regarding the use of images/video captured at events, please contact us by phone at (905) 833-5321 or e-mail at environmentalstewardship@king.ca.