Looking for something to do next weekend, April 5 to 7? Want to learn more about Dufferin County programs and services? Stop by and visit the County at the Orangeville Lions Home and Garden Show!

Kicking off Friday, April 5 at 5 pm at The Orangeville Agricultural Society’s Event Centre (Fairgrounds), the annual Home and Garden Show celebrates the arrival of spring. There will be vendors showcasing everything and anything to do with home improvement, building, decorating and playing, as well as information on local municipal services.

Join Dufferin County at booths A21 to A26 over the weekend to learn more about:

• Get information on programs and services offered by Waste Services.
• Learn about waste reduction in Dufferin County! Get tips on how to reduce food waste, use the Green Bin and where to donate unwanted textiles.
• Learn about upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Events and Compost Giveaway Days!
• Enter a draw for a chance to win one of 10 Zero Waste kits.

• Discover how Dufferin County is taking action on climate change and how you can get involved.
• A changing climate means your risk of home flooding is rising. Discover the simple steps you can take to protect your home and belongings from flood damage with any budget.
• Participate in a trivia game for your chance to win emergency preparedness prizes!

• Learn about your local forest resource: where it is, how it’s sustainably managed and what recreational uses are permitted in which areas.
• Learn about forest invasive species present in Dufferin County and on the horizon.
• Learn about what people get from the forest and tell us what you think the forest gets from people.

• Get emergency preparedness tips to protect yourself, your family and small businesses.
• Pick up eclipse glasses while supplies last to prepare for the Solar Eclipse on April 8!
• Take an emergency management survey for a chance to win great prizes.

• Learn what your community museum and archives are all about and how the MoD is collecting and sharing our community stories.
• Hear about upcoming MoD programs and exhibits for all ages.
• Chat with a staff member to learn more about research, artifact donations and the history of Dufferin County!

• Take the Dufferin County Tourism Survey and share your experiences on tourism in the county! Participants will receive an Explore Dufferin tote bag.

All proceeds from the show enable the Orangeville Lions Club to continue their funding of important causes in the local community.

Learn more about Dufferin County at www.dufferincounty.ca. Learn more about the Orangeville Lions Home and Garden Show here.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Ball, Manager of Communications
mball@dufferincounty.ca