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SUMMARY:Quinte Trash Bash
DESCRIPTION:The County is proud to participate in the Quinte Trash Bash on May 14\, 2022. For more information visit https://quintetrashbash.ca/ \nThe annual Quinte Trash Bash – a community-wide spring cleanup in Belleville\, Quinte West\, the Township of Tyendinaga and Prince Edward County. The program includes challenges for community members\, as well as businesses and schools. \nIn Prince Edward County\, participants can pick up trash bash kits at the municipal garage at 115 Lake Street\, Picton or the Edward Building 280 Picton Main Street\, Picton. Litter can be dropped at one of the waste transfer sites: \n\nWellington Waste Transfer Site (275 Consecon Street)\nSophiasburgh Waste transfer Site (35 County Road 14)\nPicton Waste Transfer Site (37 Church Street)
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/quinte-trash-bash/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Community Trees - Seedling Giveaway 2022
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Quinte Conservation Authority\, the municipality is giving away seedlings to homeowners to improve tree cover throughout the County.  Home owners who have experienced tree loss due to the emerald ash borer are particularly encouraged to participate. The giveaway is the launch of the recently approved Adopt-a-Tree Program. \nTrees will be made available on a first come first serve basis. There will be a 2 tree per household limit. \nTree species include: White Pine\, Red Pine\, White Spruce\, White Cedar\, Red Oak\, White Oak\, Sugar Maple\, and Black Cherry. \nResidents will be required to provide their name\, address\, and contact information to participate in the program.  Residents are asked to monitor and maintain the tree and provide updates to Prince Edward County staff if the health of the trees deteriorates. \nFor information\, contact Albert Paschkowiak\, Environmental Services and Sustainability Supervisorapaschkowiak@pecounty.on.ca / 613.476-.2148 extension 4004
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/community-trees-seedling-giveaway/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Electronic Waste Drop-Off Event
DESCRIPTION:Free TV/electronics drop off event! \nSaturday April 23\, 2022\n10:00 – 3:00 pm\nPicton Home Hardware – 13544 Loyalist Parkway\, Picton \nBring us your unwanted electronics and help the environment where we live by keeping it out of the landfills and supporting local volunteer groups in our community. \nAcceptable items include: televisions\, computers\, computer peripherals\, phones\, radios\, video equipment\, printing/photocopying devices\, cameras\, stereo equipment.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/electronic-waste-drop-off-event/
LOCATION:Picton Home Hardware\, 13544 Loyalist Parkway\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220423T140000
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SUMMARY:Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Event
DESCRIPTION:Quinte Waste Solutions has published the 2022 calendar for household hazardous waste disposal events. Events will take place in April\, June\, August and October. \nCounty residents can drop household hazardous 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 electronic waste are not accepted at QWS mobile drop off events. Motor oil must be dropped at the hazardous waste depot in Belleville\, while electronic waste can be dropped at the Belleville or Trenton depots. Operating hours are available on the Quinte Waste Solutions website.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/household-hazardous-waste-mobile-event/2022-04-23/
LOCATION:75 County Road 1 (Sandy Hook Road)\, 75 County Road 1\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220424
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SUMMARY:Owen Jones Memorial Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:The Owen Jones Memorial Clean-up Day will take place across Prince Edward County on Saturday\, April 23. \nCommunity volunteers are organizing the County-wide cleanup. Register online and indicate the area where you would like to pick up litter. Registering helps community organizers ensure the widest coverage and avoid duplication of efforts. If you don’t have computer access you can sign up by calling Wellington Home Hardware at 613.399.3203. \nOn April 23\, participants can drop off garbage they collect at the following locations: \n\nPicton Home Hardware (13544 Loyalist Parkway)\nMidtown Brewery parking lot (266 Wellington Main Street)\n15 Coleman Street (Ameliasburgh)\n3076 County Road 10 (behind Milford Town Hall)\n\nThere is no charge for dropping off garbage collected as part of the Owen Jones Memorial Clean-up Day. \nParticipants can pick up bags and gloves at the Wellington Home Hardware (289 Wellington Main Street) and Picton Home Hardware (13544 Loyalist Parkway) starting a week before the Owen Jones Memorial Clean-up Day. \nParticipants are advised to take the following safety precautions when cleaning up in the in community: \n\nWear gloves and sturdy\, closed-toed shoes\nWear brightly coloured clothes so that vehicles can see you\nBe conscious of traffic and avoid collecting trash from busy roadways where it is not safe to do so\nOnly collect trash where you are capable. Avoid steep banks or slopes with loose gravel or soil\nDress for the weather conditions and be sure to stay hydrated\nDo not collect medical waste (needles\, hazard bags\, etc.)\, hazardous waste (paint\, oil\, etc.) or carrion (dead animal carcass). Take note of the location (including nearby addresses) of these items and report it to the municipality by calling 613.476.2148 ext. 1023 or emailing info@pecounty.on.ca.\n\nOwen Jones\, a resident of Picton and a familiar figure in the community\, passed away on December 25\, 2021. For many years Owen took it upon himself to work tirelessly during the spring\, summer and fall to keep the curbs and gutters clear of debris\, and in the winter months made sidewalks passable to pedestrians to enable safe access to businesses along Picton Main Street. \nEarlier this year\, Mayor Ferguson proclaimed Saturday\, April 23 as Owen Jones Memorial Clean-Up Day in Picton and elsewhere in the County. The Owen Jones Memorial Clean-up Day will continue annually on the Saturday in April that aligns with Earth Day.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/owen-jones-memorial-clean-up/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Expert Chat: Sustainable Planting at Home
DESCRIPTION:Join The County Museums at Macaulay Heritage Park for an expert chat with Ben O’Brien from Wild by Design\, Bay Woodyard from Honeypie Hives and Herbals and Albert Paschkowiak\, Supervisor of Environmental Services and Sustainability. Learn about how you can make your garden plantings more sustainable. The talk will introduce practical methods for planting\, what species work best in this area\, and how these choices can support the pollinator population. The event is free and open to all\, registration is not required.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/expert-chat-sustainable-planting-at-home/
LOCATION:Macaulay Heritage Park\, 23 Church Street\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220529
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SUMMARY:County Sustainability Group Rain Barrel Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The County Sustainability Group is running their annual rain barrel fundraiser. Funds will go primarily to support their two bursaries: The PEC Student Environmental Award and the County Organic Farmers Award. \nAll of the available products and pricing is available at www.rainbarrel.ca/csgpicton \nHome delivery for this sale is available to: Belleville and Prince Edward County\, including Milford\, Picton\, Wellington\, Bloomfield\, Cherry Valley\, Waupoos\, Demorestville & Consecon.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/county-sustainability-group-rain-barrel-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="County Sustainability Group":MAILTO:ecodon@xplornet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220412T203000
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CREATED:20220401T201536Z
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UID:20848-1649788200-1649795400@www.thecounty.ca
SUMMARY:Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Plan Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Quinte Conservation\, in partnership with the County of Prince Edward\, other local municipalities\, and the Government of Canada’s National Disaster Mitigation Program\, and in collaboration with Zuzek Inc. Consultants\, is undertaking a shoreline study. The goal is to collect information that will aid in further protection of Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario shorelines\, as well as safeguarding coastal communities from hazards related to flooding and erosion. \nThe second public consultation will take place on Tuesday\, April 12 over Zoom from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Click here to learn more and to RSVP.
URL:https://www.thecounty.ca/event/bay-of-quinte-and-lake-ontario-shoreline-management-plan-consultation/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Environment
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