October is Circular Economy Month in King Township

King Township is putting the spotlight on sustainability by celebrating Circular Economy Month—a time to rethink how we use, reuse and recycle everyday resources. Looking toward a greener future, residents are invited to discover creative ways to make a positive impact on the environment through local events and hands-on initiatives.

Join us as we celebrate sustainability and find ways to incorporate circularity into our daily lives. Here’s how you can participate:

• PowerKing EV Event: Test drive an electric vehicle on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Fall Community Tree Planting: Get your hands dirty and help us plant trees at Doris Patton Park on Oct. 5.
• Battery Drop-Off: Dispose of your used batteries at community drop-off locations.
• Textile Donation: Bring your unwanted textiles to designated drop-off spots.
• Electronic Recycling Event: Bring your e-waste on Oct. 20 to Cold Creek Conservation Area.
• Fall Foodcycler Pilot Program: Participate in reducing food waste!

Together, let’s make a positive impact and promote a greener King Township!

For more info, visit king.ca/EnvironmentKing.

King's FoodCycler pilot program is back!

Did you know that up to 50% of household waste is composed of food waste? Starve the landfills, feed the earth by adding a new kind of ‘appliance’ to your kitchen: a FoodCycler, which recycles your food waste into a reusable resource for gardening. 

King Township has partnered with The FoodCycler to establish a pilot program that offers King residents a (heavily) discounted rate on the FC-30 Model for $150 plus HST (retail value $500) and the Eco 5 Model for $300 plus HST (retail value $800). 

There are only 50 available, (and they sold out in the first pilot program earlier this year), so reserve your FoodCycler at king.ca/FoodCyclerPilot.

Help make King a lot greener at tree planting events

Make a positive impact on the environment with King Township and LEAF for two tree-mendous afternoons of planting!  All ages are welcome. Pre-registration recommended but drop-ins welcome. High-school students can receive volunteer hours for participation.

• Doris Patton Park in King City on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 1-3 p.m. Refreshment table sponsored by Kajla Financing & Tarang Events
• Tyrwhitt Park in Kettleby Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1-3 p.m.    

For details and direct links to registration, visit king.ca/environmentalevents.

Photo courtesy of the Community Tree Planting on May 5 at Hill Farm Park North.

Vote for your favourite bird photo on Facebook or Instagram

Like. Comment. Share. Submit your vote in King’s first-ever bird photo contest by October 11 at noon.

In August, we invited nature photographers (and birders!) to go outside and snap some photos of our featured friends who call King Township home before they flock south for the winter.  

Contestants had until September 22 to email their photos to the King Bird Team for a chance to win 1 of 3 bird-friendly prizes courtesy of Re/Max Experts The Diener Team. 

The panel has selected their top five favourite photos, and we’re sharing each one with our followers so you can help us ‘crown’ the winners! 

The photos with the most engagement (likes, comments, shares) will be announced on October 12 (world migratory bird day!).   

For more information, visit king.ca/BirdFriendlyCity 

Cold Creek is the place to be this fall

Make your fall a picturesque one at Cold Creek Conservation Area! Go on a FREE guided hike (then sit by the campfire), try an epic outdoor adventure like rock climbing and low ropes, and take aim at archery or disc golf.    

Save your spot in one of the following outdoor education programs running this fall:   

For the young ones:  

• Epic Outdoor Adventurers starting September 28
• Crafts at Cold Creek starting October 20

For the young at heart:  

• Intro to Disc Golf starting October 8

For the whole family:

• Hike & Camp Fire on November 9

For more information and direct links to registration, visit king.ca/recreation.

Join us for a guided bird hike on October 12

Calling all birders! Join the King Bird Team and the Nature Conservancy of Canada for a guided hike to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Goldie Feldman Reserve in Happy Valley Forest (4093, 17th Sideroad, King City). 

This year's focus is on proactive conservation measures, including reducing pesticides and fertilizers and switching to organic farming where possible. Let’s work together to maintain and connect areas of natural vegetation that provide food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.

Deadline for Seniors Snow Removal Assistance Program is October 18

This winter maintenance season, King Township will once again help seniors aged 65+ and individuals with disabilities who live alone, clear snow from the end of their driveway.  

Eligible applicants can apply for King’s Seniors Snow Removal Assistance Program in-person, by mail or online at king.ca/SnowRemoval.  

The deadline to apply for the 2024/2025 season is Friday, Oct. 18. Late applications will not be accepted.  

The service is completed Monday to Friday only (excluding statutory holidays) within 24 hours after the completion of snow plowing of the Township’s roads/sidewalks. The service is only triggered when a minimum of 10 cm of snow has fallen. 

Learn more at king.ca/SnowRemoval.  

Free seniors Brunch & Learn happening on Oct. 17

Rise and brunch! Join us for a FREE Seniors Brunch & Learn sessions for ages 55+, courtesy of the Ontario Government Senior Community Grant. 

Active Living Centres & Links2Wellbeing presented by Dena Silverberg from Ontario Adult Centre’s Association of Ontario on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the King Township Municipal Centre. 

For direct links to registration, visit king.ca/seniors.

Tickets for Kingtoberfest now on sale!

Break out your lederhosen and dirndl for King Township’s inaugural Kingtoberfest presented by Zancor Homes at Cold Creek Conservation Area on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.  

Savour German cuisine (bratwursts, pretzels, schnitzels and soup) and sip on German beers, wine, cider, coolers and non-alcoholic beverages. 

Immerse in the lively rhythms of polka music, marvel at the athleticism and precision of authentic Schuh platter dancers, rock out to German rock and cover bands, and enjoy traditional games and activities. 

Buy tickets at king.ca/kingtoberfest. 

Bring your old electronics to the next recycling event on Oct. 20

If you have old electronics collecting dust at home, properly dispose of your e-waste for FREE at the next Community Electronic Recycling event on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cold Creek Conservation Area. Bring your unwanted electronics (e.g., TVs, computers, cameras) to ensure they are disposed of safely, recycled and kept out of landfill. 
 
For details, visit king.ca/ElectronicRecycling.

Help shape King’s Invasive Species Management Strategy!

King residents, we need your input! Take the King Invasive Species Survey to share your knowledge and help inform our efforts to manage invasive species in our community. Your feedback will guide future educational programs, workshops and removal initiatives.

Click this link to get started and make a difference in preserving our local ecosystem!

Photo of giant hogweed courtesy Ministry of Natural Resources.

Oct. 21 is Curbside Giveaway Day in King

Saturday, October 21 is a Curbside Giveaway Day. King Township residents are invited to place unwanted items, labelled FREE, at the curb for other residents and community members to browse and take for their own use, free of charge.  

Starting at 7a.m. take any unwanted items to the curb, marked "Free", for others to pick up and take to a good home. Remove all leftover items by 5p.m. on that day, to help keep King Township clean.  

For more information, visit king.ca/curbsidegiveaway.

Help support the King Township Food Bank

Aloha King Township! Experience the vibrant energy and cultural richness of a Hawaiian Luau at the King Township Food Bank’s annual ‘Sip & Savour’ fundraiser, on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 6-9p.m. at Seneca Polytechnic, King Campus. Featuring traditional music, hula dancing, and authentic Hawaiian cuisine (and tiki bar) that bring the spirit of the islands to life right here in King Township.

Tickets: $100 per person. Purchase online at ktfb.ca.

Funds from this event will go towards providing non-perishable foods, food cards, fresh produce, pet kibble and paper products to residents of King Township who seek assistance through registration with the King Township Food Bank.

Autumn Reflections En Plein Air competition

The fifth annual Autumn Reflections En Plein Air competition has been running since Sept. 21 and will culminate on Saturday, Oct. 26 with the awards day at Pottageville Pavilion from 1 - 4 p.m. Artists have been setting up their easels under the open sky in King Township to create their impressions of King's outdoor wonders on site at any location of their choosing. Adjudicating the event is Diana Tuszynski, President of the Fine Arts Society of Milton. It will be a great opportunity for artists and their fans to hear her commentary. The winning artists will talk about their work and their aspirations. Cash prizes in seven categories.

The public is welcome. Remarks from 2:30 - 3: 30 p.m.. Refreshments will be served. For information on registering as an artist go to ArtsSocietyKing.ca.

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