*Rescheduled from April 29 Prince Edward County is supporting beneficial re-use of large items through endorsing a large item swap. During the event, residents within settlement areas are encouraged to place their lightly used large items at the curb for other residents to take and continue to use. Large items could include furniture, electronics, tools, […]
Bloomfield Town Hall
289 Main Street, Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada
The focus of this workshop is the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest spreading in nearby U.S. states, with populations as close to Canada as Buffalo, New York. Although not currently established in Canada, if spotted lanternfly were to establish, it could cause immense damage to Ontario grapevines, tender fruit orchards, hops, parks, and forests. Presented […]
The County of Prince Edward is looking for volunteers to help plant pollinator-friendly gardens and naturalized areas at the end of Bakker Road on Monday, August 21. The municipality is carrying out this work with funding provided by the Canadian Wildlife Federation. This work will have a positive impact on the local and migrating populations […]
The County of Prince Edward will be undertaking a project to replant trees in areas where trees were removed or impacted by the cancelled White Pines Wind Project (WPD). The County's arborist investigated areas that were disturbed as part of the WPD project including Crowes Road, Royal Road and Maypul Layn Road to determine their […]
Jasper Park
66 Jasper Avenue, Picton, ontario, Canada
Tree the County is hosting a Community Tree Planting event on October 14, 2023 at 10 am. The event will take place at Jasper Park, located on Jasper Avenue next to the stormwater pond. The event is made possible through a grant from Home Hardware and Tree Canada. Prince Edward County is supporting the event […]
The third annual Sophiasburgh Trash bash will take place from Friday, November 3 until Sunday, November 5. Residents are welcome to participate by collecting litter in parks, greenspaces, and roadsides in Sophiasburgh Ward. Waste collected can be deposited throughout the weekend in the bin located at Northport Park. The event will conclude on Sunday, November […]
Quinte Waste Solutions will be collecting dead, intact household batteries with your blue box. Proper disposal: Step 1: Gather up dead, intact household batteries including AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, 6V, & button cell batteries, placing a small piece of masking tape on exposed terminals of 9V, 6V, and button cells. Place all of your […]
North Marysburgh Town Hall
2699 County Road 8, Picton, Ontario, Canada
The County of Prince Edward will host three public information centres (PICs) to share the initial list of municipal properties being considered for an organics management facility. The meeting schedule is: Tuesday, March 19, 5:30-7:30 pm, North Marysburgh Town Hall (2699 County Road 8, Waupoos) Thursday, March 21, 5:30-7:30 pm, Sophiasburgh Town Hall (2771 County […]
Sophiasburgh Town Hall
2771 County Road 5, Demorestville, Ontario, Canada
The County of Prince Edward will host three public information centres (PICs) to share the initial list of municipal properties being considered for an organics management facility. The meeting schedule is: Tuesday, March 19, 5:30-7:30 pm, North Marysburgh Town Hall (2699 County Road 8, Waupoos) Thursday, March 21, 5:30-7:30 pm, Sophiasburgh Town Hall (2771 County […]
Prince Edward Community Centre
375 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
The County of Prince Edward will host three public information centres (PICs) to share the initial list of municipal properties being considered for an organics management facility. The meeting schedule is: Tuesday, March 19, 5:30-7:30 pm, North Marysburgh Town Hall (2699 County Road 8, Waupoos) Thursday, March 21, 5:30-7:30 pm, Sophiasburgh Town Hall (2771 County […]
The County Sustainability Group is once again running a rain barrel sale fundraiser this spring. Rain barrels, composters, rain tanks, and accessories are available for purchase with proceeds going towards the group’s two bursaries: PECI Student Environmental Award and the County Ecological Farmer Award. A rain barrel is a container used to catch water flowing from […]
The annual Owen Jones Memorial Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, April 20. "Prince Edward County takes littering seriously because it has a detrimental effect on our environment and on our residents' quality of life," Mayor Steve Ferguson says. "In the spirit of combating littering we are once again participating in the Owen Jones Community Clean […]