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.
Seed Starting Basics
Date: Thursday, April 2nd
Location: King City Public Library, 1970 King Rd, King City
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Cost: Free
Starting plants from seed opens a world of possibilities to gardeners of all skill levels. Many vegetables, annual flowers, and even perennial plants can be started from seed using a few basic supplies and easy-to-master techniques. This can be an economical way to fill garden space and enjoy a much wider variety of plants than you could find in any nursery. Join master gardener, Debbie Coleman, as she shares her tips and tricks covering the basics of seed starting, germination, and transplanting at the right time. Build your gardening skills and enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own plants from scratch.
*This workshop is run by the Lake Simcoe South Master Gardener's in partnership with the King Township Public Library*
Green Yards Program
Date: Wednesday, April 22nd - Friday May 29th
Take a step towards greening your yard this spring by purchasing a rain barrel, backyard composter, or wildflower kit! Residents and non-residents can purchase a wildflower kit, rain barrel and/or backyard composter at an affordable cost to green their grounds.
For more information, please contact environmentalstewardship@king.ca
Earth Week Frog Watch
Date: Thursday, April 23rd
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Education Centre, 14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Free
Celebrate Earth Week while listening to the sounds of spring! Learn about Ontario's frogs and toads and how to identify them by their unique calls. We'll also show you how you can get involved with citizen science initiatives to help monitor amphibian populations across Ontario.
*In partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority*
King Community Clean Up
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Location: Township Wide
Cost: Free
Celebrate Earth Week by taking part in the Township-wide cleanup. Register your clean up location today and reserve your clean up supplies. Residents are encouraged to participate in the community clean-up all throughout Earth Week (April 20th - April 26th).
Community Yard Sale & Electronic Recycling
Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Location: Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Dr., Schomberg
Time: 8:00am-1:00pm
Cost: Free
Looking for a unique item or a special find? Visit us at the Community Yard Sale and bring your unwanted electronics to the Community Electronic Recycling to ensure they are disposed of safely, recycled and kept out of landfill.
More information about electronic recycling
World Migratory Bird Day
Date: Saturday, May 9th
Celebrate Migratory Bird Day by visiting your local Library to sign out a book or try one of the NEW Birding Backpacks! Perfect for discovering and learning about the birds of King Township. Spark curiosity, explore nature, and enjoy hands on birding fun.
*Birding Backpacks are provided in partnership with King Township Public Library*
Community Tree Planting
Date: Sunday, May 10th
Location: Bluff Trail, Nobleton
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: Free
Join us along the Bluff Trail in Nobleton for a tremendous afternoon of planting native trees and shrubs in partnership with LEAF.
Invasive Plants Workshop
Date: Tuesday, May 12th
Location: King City Public Library, 1970 King Rd, King City
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Cost: Free
In this workshop, participants will learn what invasive plants are, how to identify them, and safe techniques for removing them from gardens and properties. This will suit homeowners, gardeners, and anyone wanting to learn about invasive plants.
*This workshop is run by the Lake Simcoe South Master Gardener's in partnership with the King Township Public Library*
Invasive Plants Workshop
Date: Thursday, May 14th
Location: Schomberg Public Library, 77 Main St, Schomberg
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Cost: Free
In this workshop, participants will learn what invasive plants are, how to identify them, and safe techniques for removing them from gardens and properties. This will suit homeowners, gardeners, and anyone wanting to learn about invasive plants.
*This workshop is run by the Lake Simcoe South Master Gardener's in partnership with the King Township Public Library*
Repair Cafe
Date: Saturday, June 6th
Location: King City Seniors Centre, 1970 King Rd, King City
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: Free
A Repair Café brings together people with items to repair and volunteer fixers willing to share their skills and tools. Bring your broken items in need of repair.
*This event is in partnership with Newmakeit & York Region*
Creating Butterfly Gardens
Date: Wednesday, June 10th
Location: King City Public Library, 1970 King Rd, King City
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Cost: Free
Creating a butterfly garden can be a colourful and eco-friendly way to support pollinators. Learn which plants attract the butterflies of Southern Ontario at every life stage. Design a garden that thrives with minimal upkeep and simple steps that create a welcoming habitat at home or in your community.
*This workshop is run by the Lake Simcoe South Master Gardener's in partnership with the King Township Public Library*
National Pollinator Week
Date: June 15-19th
Location: King Township Public Library Branches
Time: During operating hours
Cost: Free
In celebration of National Pollinator Week, pick up a free pack of native wildflower seeds to start your own pollinator garden.
*Seeds provided by York Region*