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.
Registration opens: Wednesday, May 1
Registration Closes: Friday, May 31
Pick Up: Thursday, June 6, 2024 between 9 a.m. to noon (Trisan Centre & King Township Municipal Centre, parking lot)
Delivery: Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Delivery is only available to residents within King Township for an additional fee of $5.
Community Yard Sale & Electronic Recycling
Saturday, May 4
Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Trisan Centre
Cost: Free for attendees
Description: Looking to do some spring cleaning? Give your unique items a chance at a new home? Join us at the Spring Indoor Community Yard Sale at the Trisan Centre on Saturday, May 4. Space is limited, registration closes April 19.
Purchase one table for $25.00 +HST, two tables for $35.00 +HST or three tables for $45.00+HST
Community Yard Sale Buyers
Looking for a unique item or a special find? Visit us at the Community Yard Sale. Free entry for patrons. The Schomberg Lions Club will be onsite selling refreshments such as coffee, muffins, butter tarts, donuts, and more! Stay tuned for more details.
Electronic Recycling
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. Collection will be outside of the Trisan Centre. 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, digital media, 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
Hill Farm Park North Tree Planting
Sunday, May 5
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Location: 130 Goodfellow Crescent, Nobleton
Description: 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 Hill Farm Park North.
Apiary Tour
Sunday, May 26
Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
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.
Beginner Beekeeping Workshop
Sunday, June 9
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $150
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Visitors Centre
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.