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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
Peterborough GreenUP's Climate Leadership Camp for Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse Youth is a week-long camp at Ecology Park during July and August tailored to ages 11 to 13. The camp offers gender-diverse youth the chance to build the skills and confidence needed to become climate leaders, with a focus on green building, food security, cycling skills, climate adaptation, and water protection. (Photo: Genevieve Ramage)

Climate leadership camp at Peterborough’s Ecology Park empowers youth to take action

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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.
The 2023 ReFrame Film Festival, running from January 26 to February 3, includes the world premiere of "Rewilding the Classroom", a short documentary by educator Cam Douglas and filmmaker Rodney Fuentes about aligning educational practices with the reality of environmental crises through the Youth Leadership in Sustainability program in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy ReFrame Film Festival)

ReFrame documentary highlights program that prepares Peterborough students for environmental leadership

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'Rewilding the Classroom' is a short film by Cam Douglas and Rodney Fuentes about the Youth Leadership in Sustainability program.
Peterborough GreenUP shares 10 must-see environmentally themed films to watch during the virtual 2023 ReFrame Film Festival, which runs from January 26 to February 3. (Collage: kawarthaNOW)

Must-see environmentally themed films at the 2023 ReFrame Film Festival

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Peterborough GreenUP shares 10 films highlighting importance of global and local climate action at virtual festival from January 26 to February 3.
Wild Rock Outfitters, Peterborough's hub for outdoor gear, has been embedding sustainability values into their business for decades. They are continuing to do so as a member of Green Economy Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Tori Silvera)

‘Green wishes’ for 2023 from Peterborough’s green economy leaders

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The second of a two-part series sharing environmental hopes and green actions for the new year.
Peterborough GreenUP staff share their "green wishes" for 2023, as well as actions we can take in the new year to make 2023 greener. Not only does planting trees reduce stress, but it also improves our local urban environment. Consider choosing a native plant nursery like the one at Ecology Park when planning your 2023 garden. (Photo: Jessica Todd / GreenUP)

‘Green wishes’ for 2023 from staff at Peterborough GreenUP

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The first of a two-part series sharing environmental hopes and green actions for the new year.
Organized by the Global Youth Biodiversity Network and partners, the COP15 Youth Summit was held on December 5 and 6, 2022 at Quai Alexandra in the Old Port of Montreal. Participants were able to hold workshops and events by young people for young people. Guest speakers included government representatives. (Photo: CTV News)

The role of young people in climate action across the world and in Peterborough

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GreenUP reflects on events at COP27 in Egypt and COP15 in Montréal.
The eastern white pine provides nesting areas for many birds that over-winter, including chickadees, nuthatches, and woodpeckers. The seeds from its cones also provide food for forest animals, such as rabbits, red squirrels, and birds. (Photo: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education)

Four delightful native plants worth spending time with this winter season

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Eastern white pine, red osier dogwood, dense blazing star, and savanna grass provide ecological value and visual interest year-round.
Trails and paths at Ecology Park in Peterborough were made inaccessible for persons using mobility devices due to fallen trees and branches from the May 2022 derecho storm. Climate change can induce extreme weather events more frequently, disproportionately affecting the day-to-day lives of the 22 per cent of Canadians who live with a disability. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

How the May 2022 derecho storm affected Peterborough residents with disabilities

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'Stump Stories' show how climate change can disproportionately affect members of the community who have disabilities.
Peterborough GreenUP offers a wide range of inspiring community programs that help neighborhoods, businesses, and schools mitigate their impact on the environment. GreenUP works to better understand the environmental impact of its programs through the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. (Photo: Jessica Todd / GreenUP)

How Peterborough GreenUP measures its own environmental impact

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Environmental organization conducted a greenhouse gas inventory to evaluate its carbon footprint and identify opportunities to reduce emissions.
This holiday season, your stockings can hold the best gifts, including what's best for the planet. The GreenUP Store at 378 Aylmer Street North in downtown Peterborough has plenty of green gift options from local makers are more. Gift certificates are available in-store and online at shop.greenup.on.ca. (Photo: Kristen LaRocque)

Shop local and shop green with affordable stocking stuffers (and more) from Peterborough GreenUP

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The GreenUP Store carries a curated selection of sustainable products as well as handcrafted goods from over 40 local makers.
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