Prince Edward County is celebrating Earth Day with several events and activities scheduled for later this week.
Events planned include:
Bay of Quinte Greens’ Speaker Series: “Thinking of Going Green? Real Experiences from the County”
Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 pm, The Andrew (31 King Street, Picton)
If you are unable to attend in person, click here to register to attend virtually.
Curious about insulation upgrades, geothermal and solar systems, and electric vehicles but aren’t sure where to start? This event brings together installers and those who have already made the switch, sharing real experiences, costs, benefits, and lessons learned from going green in the County.
This event will include discussions on the following topics:
- Solar energy with Tyler Blower of Otterenergy
- Electric vehicles versus hybrid vehicles with Tyler Obrien of Belleville Hyundai
- Ground versus air heat pumps with Matt Bully of County Heat Pumps
Owen Jones Memorial Community Cleanup
The Owen Jones Memorial Community Cleanup in support of the Quinte Trash Bash returns on Saturday, April 25.
Trash bash supplies are available for pick up at 115 Lake Street in Picton and at Shire Hall (332 Picton Main Street). Supplies are also available at the Wellington and Picton Home Hardware locations.
Residents who are interested in participating alone or in a group can register by contacting Evan Nash at 613.399.3203, evannash@gmail.com or via this form.
Waste collected on the day of the cleanup can be dropped off at the following locations free of charge:
- Picton Home Hardware (13544 Loyalist Parkway)
- Midtown Brewery parking lot (266 Wellington Main Street)
- 15 Coleman Street (Ameliasburgh), next to the works garage
- 2179 County Road 17 (Milford), in front of the fairgrounds
Participants are encouraged to send a photo of your group participating in the cleanup to communications@pecounty.on.ca for a chance to win prizes.
Ontario Farmland Trust Tours
Saturday, April 25
10 am – 12 pm: Ackerman Protected Farm (130 Walmsley Road, Milford)
2 – 4 pm: Bazett-Jones Protected Farm (2086 County Road 7, Picton)
Tour through two Ontario Farmland Trust protected farms and join an information session regarding the conservation easement agreement placed on the farms through the Farmland Protection and Stewardship Program with Ontario Farmland Trust staff and the respective landowners.
The event will follow the schedule below:
- 10 – 10:30 am: Event begins at Ackerman Protected Farm. Browse the Ontario Farmland Trust booth, mingle and enjoy refreshments
- 10:30 am: Formal remarks by Jen Ackerman and Martin Straatho
- 10:45 – 11:30 am: Walking tour
- 11:35 am: Group photo
- 11:40 am – 12 pm: Question period and networking followed by closing remarks
- 2 – 3 pm: Event continues at Bazett-Jones Protected Farm. Browse the Ontario Farmland Trust booth, mingle and enjoy refreshments
- 2:30 pm: Formal remarks by David and Louise Bazett-Jones and Martin Straathof
- 2:45 – 3:30 pm: Walking tour
- 3:35 pm: Group photo
- 3:40 – 4 pm: Question period and networking followed by closing remarks
In the spirit of Earth Day, this tour is also an opportunity to deepen our understanding of why farmland protection matters not only for food production, but for the health of our environment. Protected farms play an important role in supporting biodiversity, including species at risk that depend on agricultural landscapes such as grasslands, hedgerows, wetlands, and riparian areas. From birds such as the Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark to pollinators and other wildlife, these working landscapes are vital habitats that connect conservation and agriculture.
Come experience these landscapes firsthand, learn about the importance of farmland conservation, and celebrate what it means to protect farmland for people, nature, communities and future generations.
PEC Repair Café
Saturday, April 25, 11 am – 3 pm, Picton branch of the Prince Edward County Public Library (223 Picton Main Street). Event hosted by Feral Folc.
Help prevent common household items from ending up in the trash/landfill by bringing them to the PEC Repair Café. It’s an opportunity to have your items repaired for FREE by community volunteers who believe in a shared responsibility of care and maintenance for material items.
Meet skilled community members who will help you diagnose your repair and take the necessary steps to complete it with you. Organizers will be focused on offering repairs for items in these categories:
- Fabrics/clothing
- Electronics
- Household items
- Small appliances
- Small furniture / wooden items
- Bicycles
Visit the Sustainability Hub on the County website for more information about these events. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, contact Albert Paschkowiak, Environmental Services and Sustainability Supervisor, at apaschkowiak@pecounty.on.ca or call 613.476.2148 extension 4004.