Articles by GreenUP
For more than 20 years, GreenUP has been central and eastern Ontario's leading organization focused on issues of environmental education, sustainability, and stewardship.
GreenUP is a non-profit charity and an active community organization that offers dozens of programs and services to those living in the Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario. GreenUP's programs focus on facilitating positive action and provide the tools to make small changes in the home or cottage that can create a large and lasting impact on our environment.
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Reflections from the community about changes to Peterborough’s landscape from the May 2022 derecho...
'Stump Stories' from Kawartha World Issues Centre show how changes in the landscape came with an emotional toll.
Late winter and early spring is the time to think about protecting our water
How we can prepare our homes for the freeze-thaw conditions that are inevitable at this time of year.
Nature spots in Peterborough that can benefit your physical and mental health
Let nature nurture you at Jackson Park, Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park, Ecology Park, and in your own neighbourhood.
Peterborough Grade 8 students can once again ride the bus for free during March...
Annual Grade 8 Transit Quest program helps youth build confidence and eliminates barriers to independent travel.
Electric vehicles are good for Peterborough businesses as well as the environment
Along with maintenance and operating costs, financial incentives are available for businesses who want to make the switch.
Show you care for that special someone and the environment too during the month...
Local, eco-friendly, and packaging-free romantic gifts are always available at the Peterborough GreenUP Store.
Peterborough homeowners look to the future by installing air-source heat pumps
Learn about the heating system that will help us meet our greenhouse gas emission targets.
Climate leadership camp at Peterborough’s Ecology Park empowers youth to take action
Registration is now open for fourth season of GreenUP's Climate Leadership Camp for Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse Youth along with other summer camps.
ReFrame documentary highlights program that prepares Peterborough students for environmental leadership
'Rewilding the Classroom' is a short film by Cam Douglas and Rodney Fuentes about the Youth Leadership in Sustainability program.
Must-see environmentally themed films at the 2023 ReFrame Film Festival
Peterborough GreenUP shares 10 films highlighting importance of global and local climate action at virtual festival from January 26 to February 3.
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