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.
Hoot & Howl - in partnership with the TRCA (registration through TRCA website)
Date: Saturday, January 18th 2025
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Education Centre
Fee: Free
Description: Join us for a night of fun and adventure! Enjoy a talk about owls and coyotes, followed by a trip into the woods. Together we will call out to these wild creatures in hopes they will hoot or howl back! The first portion will consist of a presentation followed by a trail walk. The event will take place rain, snow or shine. Please dress for the weather, including layered clothing and winter boots. Preregistration required.
Registration is through the TRCA.
Snowshoe & Snow Clues
Date: Saturday, February 15 2025
Time: 10am-11am
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Visitors Centre
Join us to snowshoe the trails and search for signs of winter wildlife. Participants will learn the proper techniques associated with snowshoeing followed by a guided snowshoe to explore the park and identify tracks and signs of local animals. In the event of a snow-free day, join us for a guided winter walk! Snowshoes will be provided. Pre registration is required.
Registration: To register please visit townshipofking.perfectmind.com Code: 24353
Cost: $13.00 Resident & $14.30 Non Resident
Climate Resilient Agriculture Workshop: Soil Health & Cover Crops
Date: February 21st
Time: 10:30-1:00pm
Location: Shomberg Community Hall: Lower Floor
Description:
King invites Famers and workers within the agriculture centre to join this workshop to learn more about climate resilient agriculture practices. With a presentation from the Greenbelt Foundation to speak on soil health research in the Holland Marsh, and a case study from a Holland Marsh Farmer on the different projects and funding he has secured for his farm. Lunch is included. Please Register Here
Earth Hour Activity
Date: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Location: Cold Creek Conservation Area, Education Centre
Time: 1:00-2:30pm
Cost: Free
Description:
In celebration of Earth Hour, switch off your lights and join us for a fun afternoon exploring Cold Creek Conservation Area and help us deck the trails with seeds and berries by hanging pinecone bird feeders along the trail. All supplies will be provided. Please come dressed for the weather and prepared to hike the trail. Pre-registration required.
To register please visit townshipofking.perfectmind.com registration code: 24354