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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
GreenUP showcased this temporary rain garden and permeable parking pad at Peterborough's Market Plaza in fall 2022, as part of the Parking Lot Paradise initiative. Commercial property owners are now eligible for the City of Peterborough's Rain Garden Subsidy program. (Photo: Hayley Goodchild / GreenUP)

Peterborough’s rain garden subsidy program expands to commercial and institutional properties

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Rain gardens can help businesses, schools, and churches clean and manage stormwater in areas with a high proportion of paved surfaces.
Peterborough has lots of great opportunities for cycling, including the Trans Canada Trail that runs through the heart of Peterborough and boasts many destinations (like Roger's Cove pictured here) that are perfect for a picnic to celebrate the spring blooms. Cycling can reduce stress and anxiety, boost your mood, increase time with your loved ones, and reduce greenhouse gases that would have been emitted through driving a vehicle. (Photo: GreenUP)

Peterborough is a great place to make the most of your bike this spring

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B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop provides some tips to get you motivated for cycling.
In 2022, the City of Peterborough with support from GreenUP and various community partners planted more than 600 trees in the east end for the city's urban forest strategic plan. This year, GreenUP is launching an initiative with a goal of planting 360 trees to make three of the first 'little forests' in Peterborough, each roughly the size of a parking space. (Photo: Tegan Moss / GreenUP)

Peterborough GreenUP launches ‘little forests’ initiative to increase city’s urban tree canopy

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GreenUP aims to raise $5,000 by end of May to plant 360 trees and make three of the first little forests in Peterborough.
The new naturalized playscape at GreenUP's Ecology Park, which features two climbing features and a puppet theatre constructed of locally sources white cedar logs, is open to everyone in all seasons. (Photo: Clara Blakelock)

New feature at GreenUP’s Ecology Park in Peterborough encourages creative and natural play

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Naturalized playscape also provides opportunities for rich outdoor education and recreation programs for children
Municipal tap water is tested more rigorously than bottled water, contains fewer microplastics, and produces no plastic waste. Canadians use two billion single-use plastic bottles every year, but only half of the bottles are recycled. (Photo: GreenUP)

Why Peterborough residents should drink tap water rather than bottled water

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Bottled water not only costs more but is a major environmental issue related to climate change and plastic pollution.

Reflections from the community about changes to Peterborough’s landscape from the May 2022 derecho...

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'Stump Stories' from Kawartha World Issues Centre show how changes in the landscape came with an emotional toll.
In late winter and early spring, melting snow and ice can cause contaminants to run off into source water locations, such as rivers and lakes. You can help protect source water in late winter and early spring by reducing your salt use and clearing storm drains. (Photo: Jessica Todd / GreenUP)

Late winter and early spring is the time to think about protecting our water

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How we can prepare our homes for the freeze-thaw conditions that are inevitable at this time of year.
Many studies have shown that spending time in nature can improve both our mental and physical health. There is a lot to see when you spend time outside, like this beautiful cedar waxwing that was spotted in Jackson Park munching away on the berries. (Photo: Jessica Todd / GreenUP)

Nature spots in Peterborough that can benefit your physical and mental health

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Let nature nurture you at Jackson Park, Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park, Ecology Park, and in your own neighbourhood.
Grade 8 Transit Quest passes and trip planning resources have been delivered to the Grade 8 classroom of each Peterborough school. Participating students can ride Peterborough Transit for free from during March Break from March 10 to 19, 2023. (Photo: GreenUP)

Peterborough Grade 8 students can once again ride the bus for free during March...

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Annual Grade 8 Transit Quest program helps youth build confidence and eliminates barriers to independent travel.
City of Peterborough councillor Joy Lachica at a city-owned Level 2 charging station. The public charging stations for electric vehicles are located at Del Crary Park, the Peterborough Memorial Centre, the Simcoe Street Parking Garage, and the King Street Parking Garage. (Photo: Lili Paradi / GreenUP)

Electric vehicles are good for Peterborough businesses as well as the environment

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Along with maintenance and operating costs, financial incentives are available for businesses who want to make the switch.
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