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UID:28801-1664618400-1664640000@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Prince Edward County is partnering with Tree Canada and the LCBO to host a tree planting event at the Wilkinson Memorial Park in Waupoos. \nThe plantings will take place Saturday\, October 1 at 10 am. \nThe planting event will be part of a larger planting effort that includes a tree planting event by Tree the County and Home Hardware occurring at the same location. \nThere will be a variety of different sizes and types of trees and shrubs to be planted around the park. Community members who wish to join in and help beautify the park are welcome to participate. Volunteers are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes or boots\, bring gloves\, sun/bug protection\, and a spade shovel if they have one. \nAnyone wishing to volunteer may contact Cody Lowe\, Environmental Technician\, in advance at clowe@pecounty.on.ca.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/community-tree-planting/
LOCATION:Wilkinson Memorial Park\, 2699 County Rd 8\, Waupoos\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T143625Z
UID:30355-1665820800-1665849600@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Mulch Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:The County is excited to announce an inaugural mulch giveaway program at the South Marysburgh landfill.  The program uses the large quantities of brush the County receives at the waste sites. The intent of the program is to reduce disposal costs\, improve waste diversion through beneficial re-use\, and to provide residents with the beneficial mulch product. \nThe program will commence on Saturday October 15\, 2022. Mulch will be available while supplies last between 8 am and 4 pm during regular operations of the landfill.  The program will remain in operation each Saturday while supplies last. \nThe mulch giveaway is self-serve. Residents who wish to participate will need to bring their own containers/trailers and shovels/pitch forks.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/mulch-giveaway/2022-10-15/
LOCATION:South Marysburgh Landfill\, 1132 Old Milford Road\, Prince Edward\, Ontario\, K0K2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20221015T170851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221015T170940Z
UID:30867-1666443600-1666454400@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Picton Rain Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit up to three rain gardens in Picton and learn about the benefits of this unique garden design feature. \nA rain garden is a simple and attractive garden design feature that allows rainwater to slowly soak into the ground while filtering out contaminants and enhancing the biodiversity of our yards\, school grounds\, community centres\, and parking lots. Using soil and plants\, rain gardens celebrate rain as an essential element\, rather than directing it away into pipes and sewers. \nRain gardens offer a way for us all to play an active role in improving the aquatic health of our local creeks and waterways\, while also recharging PEC’s depleted aquifer. These special gardens help to reduce the increasingly common problems of flooding and drainage issues and lessens the volume of water that enters our local storm drain systems.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/picton-rain-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="VTLA Studio":MAILTO:victoria@vtla.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20221020T171739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T114910Z
UID:31033-1668340800-1668358800@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:The County Climate Event 2022: Greening Our County
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PROGRAM \nJoin us for an afternoon of greening strategies that will save you money and reduce your carbon footprint at home! With the support of the municipality of Prince Edward County\, members of the Environmental Advisory Committee are hosting an informative event with practical tools to help residents and property owners make changes that will have a lasting impact! \nSunday\, November 13th \nRegent Theatre\, Picton Main St. \n1-4pm\, Doors open at noon \nTickets $12.50/5.00 for students/low income – Click here to purchase your tickets through the Regent Theatre \nThe afternoon features a line-up of experts headlined by MP and environmental leader Elizabeth May\, author of the book Climate Change for Dummies. Also featuring: \nNative plant expert and author\, Lorraine Johnson \nNaturalist Sheila Kuja \nArborist Jennifer Gagné \nCedric Pepelea of Sustainable Kingston \nHome heating and cooling expert Matt Bulley \n\nLearn about cheaper\, more efficient home heating and cooling\nAsk an expert about energy-saving retrofits\nLearn about sustainable and cost-effective strategies for renovations and new builds\nLearn how to get your yard off grass\, restore habitat and attract birds and beneficial insects to your garden\nUnderstand what it means to reconcile with nature as a land steward\nGet information on rebates and incentive programs\nCome away with affordable\, sustainable strategies to green your home\, yard\, or apartment!
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/the-county-climate-event-2022-greening-your-community/
LOCATION:The Regent Theatre\, 224 Main Street\, Picton\, ON\, K0K 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230404T150907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T150907Z
UID:37102-1681653600-1681664400@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Earth Week Talks: Environmental Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Earth Week Talks: Environmental Renewal\, brought to you by The Alternatives for Women Group \nCome out for a special plant and tree identification walk\, in celebration of Earth Day\, and in support of our local community. \nJoin herbalist Tamara Segal for a tour of some of the early-spring wild\, edible and medicinal plants found on the grounds of Picton’s Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area. \nMore information and tickets are available here: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/44143/ \nTickets are pay-what-you-can\, with proceeds benefitting PEC Alternatives for Women.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/earth-week-talks-environmental-renewal/
LOCATION:Macaulay Church\, 23 Church Street\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230423
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230329T145036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T191124Z
UID:36751-1682121600-1682207999@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Owen Jones Community Clean up in Support of the Quinte Trash Bash
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, Prince Edward County Declared April 22 to be Owen Jones Community Clean up Day. In support of the declaration\, an inaugural community clean up was hosted on Earth day in 2022 to commemorate Owen Jones and his contributions to keeping the streets of the County trash free. Read the proclamation. \nPrince Edward County is proud to partner with community leader Evan Nash to host the second annual Owen Jones Clean-up and to continue the tradition of keeping our community trash free. This year the event will be held in support of the Quinte Trash Bash\, which is a series of clean-ups being held in other neighbouring municipalities in the Quinte area. Residents who are interested in participating alone or in a group can sign up using the online form. \nMore information is available at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/293875649003122/ \nWaste can be dropped off at the following locations: \n\nPicton Home Hardware (13544 Loyalist Parkway)\nMidtown Brewery parking lot (266 Wellington Main Street)\n15 Coleman Street (Ameliasburgh)\, next to the works garage.\n2179 County Road 17\, Milford\n\n 
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/owen-jones-community-clean-up-in-support-of-the-quinte-trash-bash/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230405T132219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T135952Z
UID:37173-1682150400-1682164800@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Composter Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Prince Edward County recognizes the benefits of composting organics. particularly the cost benefits composting at home can have on the overall waste management budget. \nIn support of this\, the County is giving away a limited number of composters to the public to support the most efficient means of managing organics waste; Back yard composting. A select number of these composters can be reserved online on a first come first serve basis. \nReserved composters will not be retained beyond the giveaway day. \nThe remaining available composters will be available for in person pickup at the works garage located at 115 Lake Street in Picton. \nComposters will be available on a first come first serve basis. \nThose participating are asked to provide the location where the composter will be installed. \nA demonstration and home composting guide will be provided to those interested. \nLearn more about backyard composting \n 
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/composter-giveaway/
LOCATION:115 Lake Street\, 115 County Road 10\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230328T135047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T190610Z
UID:36718-1682154000-1682172000@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Hazardous & Electronic Waste Mobile Event
DESCRIPTION:Quinte Waste Solutions has published the 2023 calendar for household hazardous waste disposal events. Events will take place in April\, June\, August and October. \nCounty residents can drop household hazardous and electronic waste free of charge. The event takes place at 75 County Road 1 (Sandy Hook Road). \nHousehold hazardous waste can be found in almost every room of your home. These products\, if thrown in the garbage or poured down the drain\, can have negative effects on the environment including an impact on groundwater and surface water such as creeks\, rivers\, and lakes. \nClick here to see a full list of items that are accepted at mobile household hazardous waste mobile drop-off events. \nPlease note that used motor oil and scrap metal are not accepted at QWS mobile drop off events. Motor oil must be dropped at the hazardous waste depot in Belleville. Operating hours are available on the Quinte Waste Solutions website.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/hazardous-electronic-waste-mobile-event/2023-04-22/
LOCATION:75 County Road 1 (Sandy Hook Road)\, 75 County Road 1\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230404T154213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T154213Z
UID:37108-1682427600-1682434800@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Earth Week Talks: The Beauty of Compost/Staff Tree Update
DESCRIPTION:Composting plays a key role in sustainable management of food and yard waste. \nJoin Lise Bois (the Horticultural Society)\, and Robin Riley (Former Parks Superintendent and avid composter) for a discussion on the benefits of composts as well as a presentation on the various ways composting can be done in your backyard. \nThe event will be followed up with an update form Prince Edward county staff on their various sustainability initiatives include the Adopt-a-tree program and tree management throughout the community. Information packages on how to compost will be provided.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/earth-week-talks-the-beauty-of-compost-staff-tree-update/
LOCATION:Macaulay Church\, 23 Church Street\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230404T160117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T153925Z
UID:37111-1682496000-1682524800@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Mulch Giveaways
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Milford Landfill for the first of many Mulch giveaways. \nBring your shovels and containers and help yourself to as much mulch as you can carry. \nPrince Edward County receives a large amount of brush each year from its residents which is converted to mulch and is now provided to residents at no cost. Mulch will continue to be available each Saturday during landfill operational hours throughout the spring\, until supplies last.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/mulch-giveaways/2023-04-26/
LOCATION:The Milford Landfill\, 1132 Old Milford Road\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230404T160950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T154341Z
UID:37116-1682611200-1682622000@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Volunteer Open House and Earth Week Talks 2: The Beauty of Compost/Wetlands\, Wildlife and Global Warming
DESCRIPTION:Prince Edward County thrives on efforts from its volunteer community. The County and its Staff recognize the extreme efforts and positive change community volunteers make in our home. Our Volunteer Open House is intended to showcase the exciting efforts our environmental based groups have undertaken and highlight upcoming projects each group are working on. Residents interested in participating or just hearing what is happening in their community are invited to attend. \nThe event will be kicked off with Earth Week Talks including a second offering of the Beauty of Compost discussion\, and Wetlands and Wildlife (presented by the WLCA). \nRefreshments will be provided by The County Foundation.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/volunteer-open-house-and-earth-week-talks-2-the-beauty-of-compost-wetlands-wildlife-and-global-warming-sandbanks-provincial-park-discussion/
LOCATION:Highline Hall\, 111 Belleville Street\, Wellington\, Ontario\, K0K 3L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230404T163445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T174833Z
UID:37121-1682726400-1682812799@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Large Item Swap
DESCRIPTION: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\, etc. \nPromoting the driving of rural roads not only impacts the road condition but contributes large amounts of green house gases. As an alternative\, the County has set up a Facebook page where residents in rural areas can post their items and location for people to peruse. Those living in the settlement areas are also welcome to use the site. \nItems must be removed the next day. The event will be weather dependent and will be cancelled in the event of rain.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/large-item-swap/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230404T162708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T172814Z
UID:37118-1682755200-1682773200@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Tree Seedling Giveaway 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Emerald Ash borer is in the process of decimating local population of Ash trees in the County and in much of Ontario. To offset this loss\, Prince Edward county is hosting a tree giveaway for folks impacted by the EAB and those wishing to plant trees on their private property. \nTrees have been purchased from Quinte conservation and Pine Needle farms.  Available trees will include: White Pine\, White Cedar\, Balsam Fir\, Red Oak\, Sugar Maple\, Silver Maple\, White birch\, Black Cherry\, Black walnut\, American Mountain Ash\, and Nanny berry. Details on each tree can be found on this fact sheet. \nWhere:  \n\nDelhi Park\, Lalor Street\, next to the Community Gardens\nWellington Community Centre Parking Lot\, Highline Hall\, Wellington Community Centre\, 111 Belleville Street\, Wellington – rear parking lot\nRoblin Lake Garage\, 13 Coleman Street next to the works garage\n\n 
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/tree-seedling-giveaway/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230521
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230508T181838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T181838Z
UID:38157-1684540800-1684627199@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Large Item Swap
DESCRIPTION:*Rescheduled from April 29 \nPrince 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\, etc. \nPromoting the driving of rural roads not only impacts the road condition but contributes large amounts of green house gases. As an alternative\, the County has set up a Facebook page where residents in rural areas can post their items and location for people to peruse. Those living in the settlement areas are also welcome to use the site. \nItems must be removed the next day. The event will be weather dependent and will be cancelled in the event of rain.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/large-item-swap-2/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230803T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230718T183213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T183213Z
UID:40691-1691087400-1691094600@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: Spotted Lanternfly Detection and Reporting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresented by the Invasive Species Centre\, this workshop will provide training on key information and tools to identify and report spotted lanternfly and its preferred plant host\, tree-of-heaven\, an invasive plant that is widespread throughout southern Ontario. \nThis in-person workshop is free of cost and is taking place on Thursday\, August 3\, 2023. \nAdvance registration is required: click here. \nThere are a limited number of registrations available\, so be sure to secure your place as soon as possible!
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/workshop-spotted-lanternfly-detection-and-reporting/
LOCATION:Bloomfield Town Hall\, 289 Main Street\, Bloomfield\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230822
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230817T165823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T165823Z
UID:41297-1692576000-1692662399@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Bakker Road Planting Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 of pollinators and other flora and fauna found in the area. \nAnyone who is passionate about environmental stewardship and sustainability is welcome to join staff\, local residents\, and members of the County Garden Club. The County is asking volunteers to bring a spade and some gloves if they have them. \nWater and refreshments will be provided. \nFor more information and to register as a volunteer\, please contact Cody Lowe at CLowe@pecounty.on.ca or 613.476.2148 ext. 4003.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/bakker-road-planting-program/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230830T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230830T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230803T154205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T155528Z
UID:41028-1693414800-1693418400@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Open House: Tree Planting Plan - White Pines Wind Project
DESCRIPTION: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). \nThe 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 suitability for tree planting. \nAfter considering all factors the recommended approach for Royal Road and Maypu Layn Road is to plant approximately 25 larger caliper trees (45 mm) this fall. A contractor will plant these trees. \nTree species selected for Royal Road and Maypul Layn Road will adhere to diversity requirements set out in the County’s Tree Management and Preservation Policy and be suitable the local conditions. \nResidents are invited to an open house to discuss the locations and tour the proposed plan on Wednesday\, August 30 between 5 pm and 6 pm. Those interested in attending are invited to meet with staff at 1071 Royal Road. Please note that seating will not be provided and attendees are asked to bring their own chairs if required.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/open-house-tree-planting-plan-white-pines-wind-project/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20230920T202205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T214524Z
UID:42470-1697277600-1697284800@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting in Jasper Park
DESCRIPTION: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 through the provision of materials\, watering totes and mulch.  The planting event will compliment additional improvements the County is undertaking at this location.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/community-tree-planting-in-jasper-park/
LOCATION:Jasper Park\, 66 Jasper Avenue\, Picton\, ontario\, K0K2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tree the County":MAILTO:gerry.jenkinson@icloud.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20231101T142845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T142845Z
UID:43514-1698969600-1699228799@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Sophiasburgh Trash Bash 2023
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Sophiasburgh Trash bash will take place from Friday\, November 3 until Sunday\, November 5. \nResidents 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. \nThe event will conclude on Sunday\, November 5 with a barbeque and refreshments served in Northport Park. \nThe Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee and the Demorestville Women’s Institute are sponsoring the clean-up event with support from the municipality. \nPrizes will be awarded in a variety of categories including Best Group Effort\, Best Adult Solo Effort\, Best Youth Collection\, Family Showing Community Spirit\, and Weirdest Object Found. Send photographs to wdroberts@hotmail.com for judging.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/sophiasburgh-trash-bash-2023/
LOCATION:Sophiasburgh Ward
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240312
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20240301T155247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T160221Z
UID:46037-1710115200-1710201599@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Curbside Battery Collection
DESCRIPTION:Quinte Waste Solutions will be collecting dead\, intact household batteries with your blue box. \nProper disposal: \nStep 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 batteries inside a clear re-sealable bag. \nStep 2: Seal the bag of batteries and place them ON TOP of your papers blue box. We collect your batteries on the dates corresponding with your regular collection day(s). \nCurbside battery collection takes place the following weeks: \nMarch 11- 22\, and November 4-15
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/curbside-battery-collection/2024-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20240311T162732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T162732Z
UID:46294-1710869400-1710876600@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Public Information Centre: Organics Management Facility
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe meeting schedule is: \n\nTuesday\, March 19\, 5:30-7:30 pm\, North Marysburgh Town Hall (2699 County Road 8\, Waupoos)\nThursday\, March 21\, 5:30-7:30 pm\, Sophiasburgh Town Hall (2771 County Road 5\, Demorestville)\nWednesday\, March 27\, 5:30-7:30 pm\, Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street)\n\nAttendees at the PICs will have the chance to provide comments on the properties and the criteria used to evaluate them. Those comments will be a fundamental part of the evaluation process. \nIn 2022\, Council directed staff to prepare a study for a municipal organics management facility. The municipality is exploring this option in order to decrease reliance on external management sites and reduce the fixed costs associated with disposing of organics. These costs will increase in coming years due to growth and inflation. \nThe study will evaluate options for managing organic waste on a County-operated site. The study will evaluate several properties currently owned by the municipality as potential sites for operating a compost facility. The study will look at the requirements for developing a composting facility\, potential impacts to people and the environment\, possible technology choices\, and cost and make recommendations for a path forward. \nFollowing the PICs\, staff and the consultant for this study will complete the evaluation\, considering the feedback received at the PICs. Another PIC will be held in August to present the results of the review before the study outcomes are presented to Council in September 2024. \nIf you have questions regarding this study\, contact Albert Paschkowiak\, Environmental Services and Sustainability Supervisor\, at 613.476.2148 extension 4004 or email apaschkowiak@pecounty.on.ca.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/public-information-centre-organics-management-facility/
LOCATION:North Marysburgh Town Hall\, 2699 County Road 8\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20240311T163526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T163526Z
UID:46296-1711042200-1711049400@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Public Information Centre: Organics Management Facility
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe meeting schedule is: \n\nTuesday\, March 19\, 5:30-7:30 pm\, North Marysburgh Town Hall (2699 County Road 8\, Waupoos)\nThursday\, March 21\, 5:30-7:30 pm\, Sophiasburgh Town Hall (2771 County Road 5\, Demorestville)\nWednesday\, March 27\, 5:30-7:30 pm\, Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street)\n\nAttendees at the PICs will have the chance to provide comments on the properties and the criteria used to evaluate them. Those comments will be a fundamental part of the evaluation process. \nIn 2022\, Council directed staff to prepare a study for a municipal organics management facility. The municipality is exploring this option in order to decrease reliance on external management sites and reduce the fixed costs associated with disposing of organics. These costs will increase in coming years due to growth and inflation. \nThe study will evaluate options for managing organic waste on a County-operated site. The study will evaluate several properties currently owned by the municipality as potential sites for operating a compost facility. The study will look at the requirements for developing a composting facility\, potential impacts to people and the environment\, possible technology choices\, and cost and make recommendations for a path forward. \nFollowing the PICs\, staff and the consultant for this study will complete the evaluation\, considering the feedback received at the PICs. Another PIC will be held in August to present the results of the review before the study outcomes are presented to Council in September 2024. \nIf you have questions regarding this study\, contact Albert Paschkowiak\, Environmental Services and Sustainability Supervisor\, at 613.476.2148 extension 4004 or email apaschkowiak@pecounty.on.ca.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/public-information-centre-organics-management-facility-2/
LOCATION:Sophiasburgh Town Hall\, 2771 County Road 5\, Demorestville\, Ontario\, K0K 1W\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20240311T163746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T163746Z
UID:46300-1711560600-1711567800@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Public Information Centre: Organics Management Facility
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe meeting schedule is: \n\nTuesday\, March 19\, 5:30-7:30 pm\, North Marysburgh Town Hall (2699 County Road 8\, Waupoos)\nThursday\, March 21\, 5:30-7:30 pm\, Sophiasburgh Town Hall (2771 County Road 5\, Demorestville)\nWednesday\, March 27\, 5:30-7:30 pm\, Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street)\n\nAttendees at the PICs will have the chance to provide comments on the properties and the criteria used to evaluate them. Those comments will be a fundamental part of the evaluation process. \nIn 2022\, Council directed staff to prepare a study for a municipal organics management facility. The municipality is exploring this option in order to decrease reliance on external management sites and reduce the fixed costs associated with disposing of organics. These costs will increase in coming years due to growth and inflation. \nThe study will evaluate options for managing organic waste on a County-operated site. The study will evaluate several properties currently owned by the municipality as potential sites for operating a compost facility. The study will look at the requirements for developing a composting facility\, potential impacts to people and the environment\, possible technology choices\, and cost and make recommendations for a path forward. \nFollowing the PICs\, staff and the consultant for this study will complete the evaluation\, considering the feedback received at the PICs. Another PIC will be held in August to present the results of the review before the study outcomes are presented to Council in September 2024. \nIf you have questions regarding this study\, contact Albert Paschkowiak\, Environmental Services and Sustainability Supervisor\, at 613.476.2148 extension 4004 or email apaschkowiak@pecounty.on.ca.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/public-information-centre-organics-management-facility-3/
LOCATION:Prince Edward Community Centre\, 375 Picton Main Street\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20240325T162710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T195036Z
UID:46660-1713139200-1713225599@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Sale Fundraiser Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The County Sustainability Group is once again running a rain barrel sale fundraiser this spring. \nRain 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. \nA rain barrel is a container used to catch water flowing from a downspout. Rain barrels reduce the amount of storm water runoff by collecting and storing the rainwater for future use. \nThere are several benefits of using a rain barrel such as saving money and water\, protecting the water supply of the municipality\, better gardens (using rain water instead of tap)\, and reducing the risk of basement flooding. \nOnline orders are now being accepted at https://rainbarrel.ca/csgpicton/. Please note: all orders must be pre-paid online and includes delivery to your home. Orders are due by April 15 and deliveries will begin the week of Earth Day\, April 22. \nIf you would like more information\, contact Don Ross at 613.476.8016 or ecodonross@hotmail.com.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/rain-barrel-sale-fundraiser-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="County Sustainability Group":MAILTO:ecodon@xplornet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20240403T192553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T140305Z
UID:47031-1713571200-1713657599@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Earth Day Event- Owen Jones Memorial Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:The annual Owen Jones Memorial Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday\, April 20. \n“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 Up. To further spread the word in our community\, we are also proud to sponsor an anti-littering sign design contest for local students. We look forward to recognizing the winning artists at the Council meeting on April 9.” \nThe County is partnering with community leaders to host the clean-up. This year the event will be held in support of the Quinte Trash Bash\, which is a series of clean-ups taking place in neighbouring municipalities across the Quinte region. \nResidents who are interested in participating alone or in a group in Prince Edward County can register by contacting Evan Nash at evannash@gmail.com. More information is available at the following link  https://www.facebook.com/groups/293875649003122/ \nWaste collected on the day of the clean-up can be dropped off at the following locations free of charge: \n\nPicton Home Hardware (13544 Loyalist Parkway)\nMidtown Brewery parking lot (266 Wellington Main Street)\n15 Coleman Street (Ameliasburgh)\, next to the works garage\n2179 County Road 17 (Milford)\n\nThe community clean-up is one of several events being held as part of the Earth Day celebrations this year. Staff and community partners have prepared a number of exciting events and activities throughout the days leading up to and surrounding Earth Day. Details will be posted on the County’s events calendar and the Sustainability Hub early next week. \nIf you require further information\, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 ext. 1023\, 613.962.9108 ext. 1023\, or info@pecounty.on.ca \n 
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/owen-jones-memorial-clean-up-2/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20240408T155107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T155107Z
UID:47209-1713571200-1713657599@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Earth Day Event- Large Item Swap
DESCRIPTION:Prince Edward County is supporting beneficial re-use of large items through endorsing a large item swap. \nDuring 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\, etc. \nPromoting the driving of rural roads not only impacts the road condition but contributes large amounts of greenhouse gases. As an alternative\, the County has set up a Facebook page where residents in rural areas can post their items and location for people to peruse. Those living in the settlement areas are also welcome to use the site. \nItems must be removed the next day. The event will be weather dependent and will be cancelled in the event of rain.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/earth-day-event-large-item-swap/2024-04-20/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20240408T150841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T194533Z
UID:47193-1713600000-1713614400@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Earth Day Event-Composter Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Prince Edward County recognizes the benefits of composting organics\, particularly the cost benefits composting at home can have on the overall waste management budget. \nIn 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. \nComposters will be available on a first come first serve basis to Prince Edward County residents only at 115 Lake Street in Picton between 8 am and 12 pm. \nA home composting guide can be viewed here:  https://www.compost.org/wpcontent/uploads/2022/04/Backyard_Composting_Handbook-1.pdf  \nLearn more about backyard composting
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/earth-day-event-composter-giveaway/
LOCATION:115 Lake Street\, 115 County Road 10\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20240408T151637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T125001Z
UID:47197-1713985200-1713992400@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Earth Day Event- Miyawaki Forest Presentation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 beings who call them home. \nCome learn about this interesting and unique way of increasing the community’s tree canopy!
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/earth-day-event-miawaki-forest-presentation/
LOCATION:Prince Edward Community Centre\, 375 Picton Main Street\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20240408T152532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T152532Z
UID:47200-1714069800-1714077000@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Earth Week Talks - Construction of the Murray Canal
DESCRIPTION:Join Dan Buchanan at the Ameliasburgh Church Building to hear about his fourth history book “A History of the Murray Canal.” \nDan 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/earth-week-talks-construction-of-the-murray-canal/
LOCATION:Ameliasburgh Heritage Village\, 517 County Road 19\, Prince Edward County\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T224251
CREATED:20240408T154345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T135147Z
UID:47203-1714158000-1714165200@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Earth Day Event-Beyond the Lawn - Naturalized Garden Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/earth-day-event-beyond-the-lawn-naturalized-garden-workshop/
LOCATION:Macaulay Church\, 23 Church Street\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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