Composting plays a key role in sustainable management of food and yard waste. Join 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. The event will […]
Join us at the Milford Landfill for the first of many Mulch giveaways. Bring your shovels and containers and help yourself to as much mulch as you can carry. Prince 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 […]
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 […]
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. Promoting the driving […]
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. Trees have been purchased […]
*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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
