Local environmental-based community groups of Prince Edward County will be showcased at an upcoming volunteer open house.
The April 27 event will get underway with Earth Week Talks about the “Beauty of Compost” presented by Lise Bois and Robin Reilly, as well as “Wetlands and Wildlife,” presented by the West Lake Community Association.
Groups and volunteers will then be on hand to talk about the work they have undertaken and highlight the upcoming projects they are involved in.
They will be welcoming new volunteers.
The following groups will be in attendance:
West Lake Community Association
Tree the County
Prince Edward County Field Naturalists
The Horticultural Society
Prince Edward County Trails
PEC Monarch Preserve
Wellington Community Association
Rotary Club (Picton)
South Shore Joint Initiative
Prince Edward County Operations
Sandbanks Provincial Park
The County Foundation (sponsor)
Quinte Conservation Authority
Thrive PEC
Members of The County’s Operations Department
And others
The open house will occur at Highline Hall inside the Wellington and District Community Centre (111 Belleville Street) from 4 – 7 p.m.
The County Foundation will provide refreshments.
If you have questions contact Albert Paschkowiak, Environmental Services and Sustainability Supervisor, at apaschkowiak@pecounty.on.ca or call 613.476.2148 extension 4004.
Visit the County website to learn more about the different events planned for Earth Day.
