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For more than 30 years, Peterborough GreenUP has been central and eastern Ontario's leading environmental organization focused on education, sustainability, and stewardship. GreenUP is a non-profit charitable organization and an active community organization that offers dozens of programs and services to those living in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes. For more information, visit greenup.on.ca
A new tree identification sign for the shagbark hickory along the Trans Canada Trail in GreenUp Ecology Park. The signage and tree installation initiative was part of a larger restoration project funded in part by Trans Canada Trail, with the signs featuring Anishnaabemowin translation of the tree names courtesy of Curve Lake First Nation and The Creators Garden. (Photo: Yvonne Hollandy / GreenUP)

Three native hardwood trees that shape winter survival long before the snow falls

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In the second of a three-part holiday series, GreenUP explores how red oak, shagbark hickory, and black walnut stock woodland pantries months in advance.
A new tree identification sign is pictured in front of an eastern hemlock at GreenUp Ecology Park, part of a larger restoration project funded in part by Trans Canada Trail, with the signs featuring Anishnaabemowin translation of the tree names courtesy of Curve Lake First Nation and The Creators Garden. The hemlock creates some of the most stable winter microhabitats in the forest, forming dense layered canopies that buffer wind, trap warmth, and catch snow, leaving the forest floor below surprisingly warm. (Photo: Yvonne Hollandy / GreenUP)

Three native evergreens that carry life through the winter in Ontario’s forests

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In the first of a three-part holiday series, GreenUP explores how white pine, hemlock, and cedar support wildlife and ecosystems through the coldest months.
Thoughtfully chosen and long-lasting materials can replace single-use options for gift giving without sacrificing the festive spirit. Not only are these gifts wrapped in non-glossy paper and decorated with non-plastic bows, the gift tags are carved into wood and offer a keepsake in of themselves. (Photo: Natalie Stephenson / GreenUP)

Rethinking the gift wrap: reducing holiday waste without reducing the joy

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From avoiding glossy paper and plastic ribbon to wrapping in fabric, small changes can make gift-giving more sustainable.
Peterborough Golf and Country Club course superintendent Kevin Kobzan (left) and general manager Will Mitchell with their new Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses certificate. This achievement required the club to undergo a rigorous, multi-year process detailing how they care for the property's ecosystems and sustainably manage their turf. (Photo: Jackie Donaldson / GreenUP)

Peterborough Golf and Country Club’s golf course first in region to earn Audubon environmental...

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Rigorous multi-year process recognizes club's leadership in wildlife protection, water conservation, reduced chemical use, and sustainable turf management.
Drone shows offer a cleaner, quieter alternative to fireworks through the use of synchronized LED-equipped drones, which can be also powered by renewable energy. Pictured are some of the resulting patterns during a drone show in the City of Ottawa. (Photo: Binita Ann Mathew / GreenUP)

Keeping the spirit of celebration alive without the environmental drawbacks of traditional fireworks

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As public attitudes shift, eco-friendly drone light shows, laser displays, and low-noise pyrotechnics are becoming increasingly popular alternatives.
The Peterborough Community Orchard Stewards recently gathered at the GreenUP office for an end-of-season lunch. Pictured here taking a break from reflection and goal setting to show off their newly printed T-shirts, the group tends to 13 fruit orchards planted in neighbourhoods around Peterborough. (Photo: Tegan Moss / GreenUP)

Peterborough’s community orchards are growing more than fruit

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Volunteers with GreenUP's Community Orchard Stewards tend 13 neighbourhood fruit orchards, building belonging, boosting biodiversity, and providing free food.
In an effort to restore the tree canopy in Peterborough damaged by recent climate events, GreenUP has planted hundreds of native trees throughout the community with the support of volunteers, including along the Trans Canada Trail in Ecology Park in June 2025. This planting project was funded in part by a grant from the Trans Canada Trail along with donations from the community. (Photo: Yvonne Hollandy / GreenUP)

With climate impacts intensifying, GreenUP urges donations to help restore Peterborough’s tree canopy

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Environmental organization launches winter fundraiser to grow more native trees in Ecology Park and plant them in the community.
Inside Charlotte Products' Peterborough facility, staff oversee the packaging of environmentally responsible cleaning products. The company uses a supply chain that emphasizes Ontario-based materials and partnerships to minimize emissions and cost. (Photo courtesy of Charlotte Products)

Charlotte Products in Peterborough leads by example in greening the supply chain

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Through local sourcing and collaboration, the cleaning products manufacturer is cutting emissions while strengthening the local economy.
Within a one square metre block of a Little Forest, plants can be arranged randomly to mimic a natural forest setting. St. John Catholic Elementary School students are shown here placing marker flags for each tree, with the flag noting the tree species and the name of the planter. This will help students put a name to the face of the 30 different species that are planted at their school. (Photo: Laura Keresztesi / GreenUP)

‘Little Forests’ at Peterborough schools are growing the new generation of environmental stewards

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Guided by GreenUP, students are transforming schoolyards into native ecosystems while learning about ecology, biodiversity, and climate action.
Lakefield resident Guy Hanchet proudly displays his newly installed solar panels. Despite not having an ideal rooftop for solar, he expects to power about half of his annual electricity use from the system. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

Home battery backup systems gaining ground as solar installations grow in Peterborough

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Lakefield resident Guy Hanchet worked with Generation Solar to install rooftop solar panels with a battery backup system.
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