Environment

Prince Edward County recognizes the benefits of composting organics, particularly the cost benefits composting at home can have on the overall waste management budget. In support of this, the municipality is giving away 200 composters to the public to support the most efficient means of managing organics waste; back yard composting. Composters will be available […]

The Prince Edward County Garden Club is presenting a talk on Indigenous little forests, inspired by the Miyawaki Forest Method by Joyce Hostyn from Little Forests Kingston. The talk will present information on rapid afforestation and how we can plant, care for, and restore our relationship with our Indigenous forests and the diversity of the […]

Join Dan Buchanan at the Ameliasburgh Church Building to hear about his fourth history book "A History of the Murray Canal." Dan will provide insight into how the project began, how the canal was dug, as well as the complications, adjustments, and problems that delayed its completion.    

The County Garden Club and members of the Environmental Advisory Committee's Natural Cover Working Group will host a discussion on lawn naturalization, rain gardens, and incorporating soft landings into landscapes and gardens.

Sustainable PEC is working with Lindsay Nash, Quinte Conservation's Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, to present a discussion on the programs that Quinte Conservation's offers within the local watershed. In honour of Earth Day, she will discuss the ways we can be good stewards. Lindsay will further highlight the importance of being a good steward and […]

Help prevent common household items from ending up in the trash by bringing them to the Repair Café! It's an opportunity to have your item(s)* repaired for free by community volunteers who believe in a shared responsibility of care and maintenance for the items we own and use. Meet skilled community members who will help […]

Did you know that the County has changed their bylaw to support local efforts to naturalize lawn? The Picton Garden Tour, taking place during PEC Earth Week, features six gardens that showcase low-cost lawn naturalization design ideas to enhance biodiversity, recharge groundwater, and add seasonal beauty to our community. The tour is a joint initiative […]

The Emerald Ash borer (EAB) is in the process of decimating local population of Ash trees in the County and in much of Ontario. To offset this loss, municipality is hosting a tree giveaway for people impacted by the EAB and those wishing to plant trees on their private property. A total of 2,000 trees […]

On May 4, we're STEPPING UP FOR CLIMATE with our second annual climate event. After you pick up your seedlings, join us for a full day of innovation information! Bring your questions about climate adaptation, mitigation and environmental protection to experts from local organizations at our expo. Test drive an EV with Plug 'N Drive […]

Premade garden kits will be provided and collected in the picnic area. Registration can be done through the Prince Edward Learning Centre. The garden in a box event is sponsored by The County Garden Club, The Ameliasburgh Garde Club and the Master Gardeners. It includes a wooden box, veggie, herb and flower seedling/seeds. There will […]