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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Happy 25th birthday to GreenUP!
Birthday party and family night take place at Ecology Park in Peterborough on Thursday, August 24.
Monarch butterflies are a wondrous part of summer
Local populations have increased this year, but the big picture is still bleak.
Top 10 green reads for the cottage, beach, or backyard this summer
From outdoors family fun to eco-living to cycling to bees to trees.
How you can help keep local beaches safe for swimming
Reduce bacteria in rainwater runoff by keeping geese off your property and picking up after your dog.
How to help a turtle cross the road
Most turtle species in Ontario are at risk and hundreds have been injured by cars so far this year.
This year’s Peterborough Pulse is bigger than ever
Open streets event on July 15 in downtown Peterborough features 3.8 kilometres of activities, entertainment, art, and more.
Be tick smart and let your kids enjoy the outdoors this summer
Put your mind at ease by learning the facts about ticks and how to take precautions.
School’s out! Tuck away the devices and spend time outdoors
Getting active outside is healthy for the whole family.
Top 10 tips for greening your summer parties
How to keep the planet in mind when hosting your next summer soiree.
One-metre law aims to make Ontario roads safer for cyclists
Motorists must leave one metre of space when passing a cyclist.
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