events for july 2018

Wild about Wildlife

QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE DAY COMES TO POTTER’S CREEK CONSERVATION AREA, BELLEVILLE ON JULY 6TH

Quinte Conservation’s education staff will be holding a Wild about Wildlife day on Friday, July 6th at Potter’s Creek Conservation Area, Belleville from 11am-2pm. Conservation Education Coordinator, Maya Navrot, says, “We are expecting a great turn out for this year’s Wild about Wildlife days. These events are great opportunities for families to get outdoors and learn about their natural surroundings, explore their environment, and learn about fascinating creatures through hands-on interactive activities. Each day is jam packed with a variety of activities so that each child can learn and experience many different things.”

Activities Include:
• Make a paper pot and bring home a wildflower for bees and butterflies
• Meet live falcons and learn about raptors
• Learn about water bugs and meet some creek critters
• Learn about your watershed with our watersheds model
• Examine natural items at the nature discovery table
• Create art in nature
• Live interactive Ontario Reptiles At-Risk display
• Paddling Puppeteer show starts at 11:30 am

DATE: Friday, July 6th
LOCATION: Potter’s Creek Conservation Area, Belleville
TIME: 11:00 am �" 2:00 pm
ADMISSION: Free- Donations towards Quinte Conservation’s educational programs accepted.
In order for your child to participate in a Wild about Wildlife Day they must be accompanied by an adult. Maya Navrot, adds, “We hope you have the opportunity to come out to this free, and fun educational day. Don’t miss your chance to get wild about wildlife with Quinte Conservation.”
Parking for this event will be available on the south side of Old Hwy 2 at Potter’s Creek Conservation Area.
Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation’s main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony. More information about Quinte Conservation is available at http://www.quinteconservation.ca.

Hazardous & Electronic Depot Open

Located at 75 Wallbridge Crescent in Belleville, the Hazardous & Electronic Waste Depot is open from 9am to 4pm. Follow the link to find out what is hazardous: https://quinterecycling.org/hazardous-waste/whats-hazardous/

Town Hall meeting about the Kinder Morgan Buyout

Town Hall meeting held at Loyalist College to watch the movie Directly Affected and then discuss the Kinder Morgan buyout. Area MP\'s Neil Ellis, Mike Bossio and Mark Gerretson have been invited to attend.

Madoc Hazardous & Electronic Waste Mobile Event

Our Madoc Village Hazardous & Electronic Waste Mobile Event is located at the Works Garage at 26 Seymour St. from 9am to 2pm. Follow the link to find out what is hazardous: https://quinterecycling.org/hazardous-waste/whats-hazardous/

Frankford Hazardous & Electronic Waste Mobile Event

Our Frankford Hazardous & Electronic Waste Mobile Event is located at the Arena at 35 March St. from 9am to 2pm. Follow the link to find out what is hazardous: https://quinterecycling.org/hazardous-waste/whats-hazardous/