Volunteers are needed to assist with an initial spring weeding of the Native Plant Garden along the Lakefield Trail. Participants to meet at the Service Ontario building (133 Water Street, Lakefield) to start the work. If possible, please bring gardening tools. Garden gloves and a kneeling pad are recommended.

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Boat Raffle

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Various locations in Lakefield and surrounding area

Hosted by the Lakefield Village Lions Club Boating is a favourite activity of many local and seasonal residents at the numerous lakes within Peterborough County and surrounding area. We are excited to present our newest activity, our BOAT RAFFLE!!!! Buy a ticket for $10.00 and get a chance to win a 16ft Crestliner fi ...

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KLT’s Passport to Nature: Spring Beauty and Blooms — Ephemerals Galore!

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tecasy Ranch, Trent Lakes (directions will be provided to registrants)

Date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon Location: Tecasy Ranch, Municipality of Trent Lakes Capacity: 24 Audience: Family-friendly Facilitators: Martha Lawrence and Lou Smyrlis, Peterborough Field Naturalists Spring is a special time in forests of the Kawarthas for many reasons. One of our favo ...

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Seedling Fundraiser

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Kingdon U Stor It, 3335 Lakefield Road, Lakefield (beside Ultramar)

Time to start thinking about planting needs for the spring. The Lakefield Village Lions Club's SEEDLING fundraiser has begun. Seedlings are $20/each and are a minimum of 2 years old. Check out the poster for seedling choices and contact information. We have brought back old favourites and 7 NEW options including fruit b ...

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Lakefield Horticultural Society May Meeting: Wildscaping: Explorations in Naturalistic Planting Design with Tony Spencer at the Marshland Centre

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Box #1390  Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0

Wildscaping is about using plant-driven landscape design to create and sustain dynamic garden spaces, filled with beauty and wildlife, to rekindle our relationship to the natural world. Join host Tony Spencer for an encounter with some of the international designers, innovations, issues, and landscapes leading the way – alo ...

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Boat Raffle

Friday, May 17, 2024 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Various locations in Lakefield and surrounding area

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Free Compost Pick-Up Day!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Smith Landfill - 1480 County Road 18, Selwyn

Free compost will be available for pick-up on Saturday, May 18th at the Smith Landfill (1480 County Road 18) during operating hours (9am to 3pm). The compost will be located near the recycling area. Note: The compost will be first come, first served while quantities last. Please bring your own shovel and pail. Trailer loa ...

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Buckhorn Spring Craft Show

Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

1782 Lakehurst Road

The 42nd Annual Buckhorn Spring Craft Show at the Buckhorn Community Centre features more than 60 artisans and crafters. They offer home decor items, sauces, clothing, jewellery, soaps, candles and much more. Saturday, May 18 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, May 19 from 10am to 4pm. General admission is $5 and there's free park ...

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Buckhorn Spring Craft Show

Sunday, May 19, 2024 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

1782 Lakehurst Road

The 42nd annual Buckhorn Spring Craft Show at the Buckhorn Community Centre features more than 60 artisans and crafters. They offer home decor items, sauces, clothing, jewellery, soaps, candles and much more. Saturday, May 18 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, May 19 from 10am to 4pm. General admission is $5 and there's free park ...

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Boat Raffle

Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Various locations in Lakefield and surrounding area

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St. Paul CES Community Market and Yard Sale

Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

2 Grant Ave, Lakefield.

St. Paul CES is hosting a Market & Yard sale May 25th 2024 @ 8am. They are trying to raise money for a playground at the school. The kids currently don’t have a playground. We will have more info on vendors and be what will be going on in the coming days!

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KLSA Annual Spring Public Meeting

Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Buckhorn Community Centre (1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn)

You’re invited to the Kawartha Lake Stewards Association’s 2024 Annual Spring Meeting! When: Saturday, May 25th, from 9:30AM-12:30PM (Speakers start at 10:00AM) Where: Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn (in-person event only) Guest Speakers: Terry Rees, FOCA Exec Director (Retired) – 3 ...

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Passport to Nature: Birding for Everyone

Sunday, May 26, 2024 - 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Multiple Locations

Multiple locations: Peterborough Trans Canada Trail (Access: Parkhill Rd. just east of Ravenwood Dr.) — Jazz Barrick Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) Ballyduff Trails (Pontypool, City of Kawartha Lakes) — Jamie Morris KLT’s Ingleton-Wells Property (Woodview, North Kawartha) — Al Sippel KLT’s Dance Nature Sanctuary (Young’s Poin ...

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BEL Rotary Open House

Monday, May 27, 2024 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Bridgenorth Community Hall (836 Charles Street, Bridgenorth)

Join the Bridgenorth-Ennismore-Lakefield Rotary Club for their Community Open House! When: Monday, May 27th from 6:30-8:00PM Where: Bridgenorth Community Hall (836 Charles Street, Bridgenorth) This is a great opportunity to meet Rotarians and fellow community members and learn about the different projects BEL Rotary is ...

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Official Opening of the Township's New Electric Vehicle Chargers

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 11:30 am to 12:00 pm

Selwyn Township Municipal Office (1310 Centre Line, Selwyn ON)

Join us to celebrate the official opening of the Township’s new electric vehicle chargers! Beginning at 11:30am, there will be brief ceremony, followed by a live charging station demonstration. Selwyn Township Mayor Sherry Senis, local dignitaries, Township staff, and representatives from Earth Day Canada and Aviva Canada ...

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Boat Raffle

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Various locations in Lakefield and surrounding area

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Open House: Strategic Plan & Recreation Services Plan Update

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Council Chambers - lower level of the Municipal Office (1310 Centre Line, Selwyn)

In 2024, the Township of Selwyn is updating its Strategic Plan and Recreation Services Plan with the help of Monteith Brown Planning Consultants. As one of Peterborough County's fastest-growing municipalities (demonstrated by an impressive 9.3% growth in the 2021 census), 18,653 people call the Township of Selwyn home. Ea ...

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Tracing your Ancestors

Thursday, May 30, 2024 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Lakefield Legion (10 Nicholls Street, Lakefield)

Join the Lakefield Historical Society for an interesting night of discovery! Tracing ancestors from Lakefield and areas around from the early 1800's. Families names such as the Nichols, McIlmoyle, Northey, Foster, Strickland and many many more. Date: Thursday, May 30th, 2024 Time: Beginning at 7:00pm Location: Upper are ...