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.
Healing our Soils & Climate with Compost
Date: Thursday, September 11
Location: King Heritage & Cultural Centre, Laskay Hall, 2920 King Road, King City
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: Free
Learn more about the invisible creatures in the soil and how their activities, supported by compost use, lead to healthier, more fertile soils and a calmer climate. Held in partnership with the Compost Council of Canada.
Cold Creek Community Tree Planting in Partnership with Ontario Streams
Date: Saturday, September 20
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Education Centre parking lot, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
Time: 10:00 am-1:00pm
Cost: Free
For several years, with the help of volunteers like you, Ontario Streams has been controlling Invasive Buckthorn trees and replanting these areas with native trees and shrubs at the Cold Creek Conservation Area. Replacing this invasive species with native stock helps to improve biodiversity by providing habitat for wildlife and providing suitable habitat for understory plants. Join Ontario Streams on September 20th as we plant 400 more trees and shrubs at the Cold Creek Conservation Area.
To register please visit https://www.ontariostreams.on.ca/sept-planting-25
National Forest Week: Sapling Giveaway (September 21-27)
In celebration of National Forest Week, pick up a free sapling to plant in your yard! Saplings will be available for pick-up from the reception desks at the King Township Municipal Centre, Zancor Centre, & Trisan Centre from September 21-27 during operating hours while supplies last. There is a limit of one tree per person. Please note that pick-up from the Municipal Centre will only be available from September 22-26.
Forest Walk & Tree Printing
Date: Thursday, September 25
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Visitors Centre parking lot, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Cost: Free
Celebrate National Forest week! Traverse the unbe-leaf-ably scenic Cold Creek Conservation Area trails while learning about the important role trees and forest play in our lives. The approximately 45 minute hike is perfect for nature lovers of all ages who are eager to explore various ecosystems. After the walk, leaf with your own unique print created in a fun tree printing activity.
Community Tree Planting
Date: Saturday, October 4
Location: Dean Plummer Park, 96 Park Heights Trail, Nobleton
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00pm
Cost: Free
LEAF is growing the urban forest in King Township and we need your help! Join us at Dean Plummer Park in Nobleton for a tremendous afternoon of planting native trees and shrubs. High school students can receive volunteer hours for participation.
To register please visit https://www.yourleaf.org/node/2754
Guided Fall Forest Hike
Date: Tuesday, October 7
Location: Happy Valley Forest, meet at the intersection of 16th Sideroad & 7th Concession
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Cost: Free
The Happy Valley Forest is waiting for you! Experience the sights and sounds of nature while knowledgeable experts lead the way. Home to fascinating amphibians like the Jefferson Salamander, there is lots to learn about this tree-mendously scenic section of King Township.
Note: Bring the family and come dressed for the weather wearing appropriate footwear. Pre-registration required.
World Migratory Bird Day - Bird Feeder Building Activity
Date: Saturday, October 11
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Visitor's Centre, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Cost: Free
The early bird gets the worm, and seeds and berries! Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and learn about the birds that call Cold Creek Conservation Area home in a guided hike led by a local bird enthusiast. Help us deck the trails with seeds and berries by hanging pinecone bird feeders along the trail, all supplies will be provided. This is a family-friendly event.
Note: Please come dressed for the weather. Preregistration required.
Community Electronic Recycling Event
Date: Saturday, October 25
Location: Zancor Centre parking lot, 1600 15th Sideroad, King City
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Cost: Free
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 King Township Municipal Centre in the parking lot. 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.
Battery Disposal will be available. All standard single-use batteries are accepted including AA, D, 9V, button cell etc. Rechargeable batteries are not currently accepted. For safety purposes, please place leaking batteries in a sealed plastic bag, and cover the terminals of lithium batteries with tape before dropping them off in the bins.
For more information about Electronic Recycling, please king.ca/electronicrecycling
Powering King: Community Energy Expo
Date: Saturday, October 25
Location: Zancor Centre, 1600 15th Sideroad, King City
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Cost: Free
Join us to learn about alternative energy for your home from local experts. More details to come!