GreenUP recognizes that solutions to the climate crisis are complex. At the same time, local action can make a difference.
GreenUP aims to help people prevent the worst impacts of climate change. The organization builds community so that people can rely on one another, teaches simple, joyful, and accessible solutions that can be integrated into daily life, and ensures that young people hear not only stories of danger but also of hope.
GreenUP strives to create a community where people work together and embody the change needed in the world.
GreenUP’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up Wednesday (March 26) at its offices in downtown Peterborough, and all are invited to attend. The event begins at 3 p.m. with a board-led business meeting, where the annual report, financial statements, and board elections will be part of the agenda.
Following the business meeting, from 4 to 6 p.m., GreenUP will host an open house offering an opportunity to meet the team, explore programs, and learn how to get involved.
This portion of the event will provide a chance to connect directly with program coordinators and see firsthand how GreenUP is making an impact.
For those interested in GreenUP’s plans for the year ahead and ways to get involved, the open house serves as an excellent opportunity to engage directly with program coordinators. Speaking with staff offers insight into the many different aspects of sustainability that GreenUP addresses.
GreenUP works to enable positive change through both widespread educational campaigns and by supporting individuals and organizations in taking targeted, meaningful action. As a result, the organization’s programs are diverse.
On any given day, one member of the team may be planting trees with volunteers, while another coaches a homeowner on energy efficiency, and another plans for thousands of children to attend the Peterborough Children’s Water Festival. Staff are working simultaneously on many intersecting sustainability topics.
At the AGM, GreenUP will release their 2025 program profile which highlights the breadth and depth of its work on behalf of the environment. The content has been organized into four key areas of action to make it easier to navigate and find information that aligns with individual interests.
The four areas of action are:
- Education and youth engagement
- Sustainable living and climate action
- Community stewardship and biodiversity
- Partnerships and collaboratives
These areas of action are interconnected, and many of GreenUP’s programs address overlapping themes.
GreenUP’s team is eager to build connections across various areas of sustainability, though simplifying messaging can be challenging when solutions are complex. The organization is grateful for community members who are interested in exploring these solutions and looks forward to engaging in conversations during the open house portion of the AGM.
As GreenUP looks ahead to 2025 and beyond, sustained investment in environmental programming remains critical in the face of the climate crisis.
With support from funders, partners, and the community, GreenUP aims to continue to enrich its work in educating the next generation, reducing emissions in the residential and business sectors, and protecting biodiversity. Those interested in learning more about GreenUP programs are encouraged to attend the AGM.
Taking action on behalf of the climate is urgent. GreenUP is proud of its accomplishments in 2024 and looks forward to celebrating that work with the community.
The 2025 GreenUP AGM and open house will be held Wednesday, March 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. with AGM business at 3, followed by the open house from 4 to 6. During the open house, program coordinators will be available to discuss specific action areas and opportunities for involvement, snacks will be offered, and a kids activity centre will be available.
RSVPs are encouraged to help with event planning. Visit greenup2025agm.eventbrite.ca to confirm attendance and learn more. For those unable to attend, the annual report and program profile will be available online afterwards.
