Earth Day Event: Owen Jones Memorial Community Cleanup in support of the Quinte Trash Bash
2026-04-25 | Ontario
The Owen Jones Memorial Community Cleanup in support of the Quinte Trash Bash returns on Saturday, April 25.
Trash bash supplies will be available for pick up at 115 Lake Street in Picton and at Shire Hall (332 Picton Main Street) in the days leading up to the event. Supplies will also be 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.

Earth Day Event: Ontario Farmland Trust Tours
2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Ontario Farmland Trust Tours
10 am – 12 pm: Ackerman Protected Farm (130 Walmsley Road, Milford)
2 pm – 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 am – 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 pm – 11:30 pm: Walking tour
11:35 am: Group photo
11:40 am – 12 pm: Question period and networking followed by closing remarks
2 pm – 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 pm – 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 like 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.

Earth Day Event: PEC Repair Café
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Picton Library, 208 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
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

This event is hosted by Feral Folc at the Picton branch of the Prince Edward County Public Library (223 Picton Main Street).

Earth Day Event: Tree Giveaway
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
As part of Earth Day celebrations, trees will be available at no cost for Prince Edward County residents on Saturday, May 2 from 9 am to 12 pm at the following locations:

Prince Edward Community Centre – Crystal Palace parking lot (375 Picton Main Street)
Wellington and District Community Centre (111 Belleville Street)
Ameliasburgh Town Hall (13 Coleman Street)

Residents can collect up to 10 free saplings per household for planting on their property. Trees will be available on a first come, first served basis and while supplies last. Varieties available will depend on the supplier.
Please note: this program is only available for residents of Prince Edward County. Please bring proof of residency.

Residents are advised to bring a pail or bag to transport seedlings and keep the roots cool, dark, and moist. Trees should be planted as soon as possible.
Click here to view the 2026 Community Trees and Shrubs.
The giveaway is being offered in part to help offset the impact of the Emerald Ash borer (EAB). The invasive species is in the process of decimating the local population of Ash trees in Prince Edward County and across much of Ontario.

Council Meeting
2026-05-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-22 19:00 - 22:00 and 2 more dates | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
All Council, Planning, Committee of the Whole and Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcomed and encouraged. Council, Planning and Committee of the Whole meetings are also streamed live on The County’s YouTube Channel.
To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past meetings), visit The County’s Council, Committee and Board webpage. To learn more about Council and Council meetings in general, visit The County’s website (under “Government”).
If you have any questions about an agenda, please contact the Clerk’s Office by email at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension 1020.

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2026-05-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Planning and Development Committee Meeting
2026-05-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Inaugural Meeting of Council
2026-12-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
