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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Boycotting single-use plastic water bottles is a big step towards a sustainable lifestyle
Manufacturing, distributing, and disposing of plastic water bottles eaves a huge carbon footprint.
Residents of Jackson-Park Brookdale in Peterborough create a new vision for their neighbourhood
NeighbourPLAN project envisions a more connected community with safer and more accessible streets and sidewalks.
Want a low-maintenance garden this year?
How you can work with natural water conditions to create thriving gardens.
Peterborough Children’s Water Festival expands with an extra day of hands-on water education
18th annual event for Peterborough-area elementary school students runs from May 18 to 20 at Riverview Park and Zoo.
Bring nature back into your garden this year with native plants
Many varieties available at GreenUP Ecology Park Garden Market, which opens for 2019 growing season with annual plant sale on May 18th.
Want to promote active living? Bikes can do that.
The third in a series from GreenUP on how bikes can make our community healthier, safer, and more prosperous.
Attention all gardeners! The GreenUP Ecology Park Annual Plant Sale returns on May 18
Other green events in May include Shifting Gears, Jane's Walk Peterborough, a water conservation and rain-proofing workshop, and more.
Get a healthy dose of ‘Vitamin N’ by exploring Peterborough parks and waterways this...
Research shows exposure to greenspace improves physical and mental health, especially for children,
Shifting Gears returns in May to challenge Peterborough residents to try new ways to...
Sign up and start walking, biking, car pooling, or taking public transit.
NeighbourPLAN encourages Peterborough residents to re-imagine public spaces
GreenUP program unveiling a portrait of the Downtown Jackson Creek neighbourhood on April 27.
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