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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
The Danish concept of "hygge" (pronounced "hue-gah") is about embracing the coziness of the winter season, which can include cuddling up with a blanket and a hot drink at home or heading outside to enjoy nature. GreenUP's Lindsay Stroud combines both at GreenUP Ecology Park with some treats of warm cider and homemade cookies. (Photo: Karen Halley)

Cozy up to winter like the Danes with ‘hygge’

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How to stay healthy and happy during the cold and dark months.
Store associate Tabetha Graham showcases many of the green stocking stuffers under $25 offered at the GreenUP Store, where all items are carefully sourced to meet high environmental standards.

Stuff their stockings with these great green gifts from GreenUP

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Shop at the GreenUP store for unique and environmentally friendly stocking stuffers under $25/
On a single day from December 14th through January 5 each year, tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas take part in the Christmas Bird Count. Wildlife organizations use data collected by citizen scientists in this long-running census to assess the health of bird populations and to help guide conservation action. The Christmas Bird Count is one of several ways you can contribute to real-life science, (Photo: Camilla Cerea / Audubon)

Be a citizen scientist by participating in the Christmas Bird Count

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December 16th event one of several ways you can contribute to real-life science.
Rethinking your gift wrapping to include natural, recyclable, compostable, and reusable items like pine cones, twine, and kraft paper will help you to reduce holiday waste and your environmental impact this holiday season.

Wrap your gifts the green way and reduce waste over the holidays

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Avoid these four items on the holiday wrapping naughty list.
The official ribbon cutting of the new Ecology Park Children's Education Shelter on November 20, 2018. GreenUP will use donations received this holiday season to enhance the open-air classroom in the shelter by replacing the woodchip surface instead the shelter with permeable accessible flooring that will enable the space to be used by all persons. Other areas of Ecology Park that are to be made accessible include parking, the washroom, pathways, and more. (Photo: GreenUP)

GreenUP seeking donations to make Ecology Park accessible for everyone

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Organization plans to add accessible parking, facilities, washroom, pathways, and more
Three Sisters, a local eco-landscaping social enterprise, makes hand-crafted bee houses designed to house native bees. A unique and eco-friendly gift for the gardener on your list, you can get them at the GreenUP Store in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Three Sisters)

Support local non-profits and charities by shopping at the GreenUp store on ‘Green Friday’

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Hand-sewn items using up-cycled fabrics, holiday wreaths and bee houses, hand-crafted wooden toys and decorations, and more.
With preparation and planning, winter cycling can be an active, safe, and fun part of your day, whether you're walking the kids to school, commuting, or heading out for groceries. (Photo: EnviroCentre)

Let it snow! Gear up for winter cycling

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Tips for staying active over the winter whether you choose to walk or bike
Fallen leaves make for a beautiful sight in the Heritage Park neighbourhood in Peterborough. Leaves left on the ground over the winter are also beneficial for protecting plants and providing overwintering sites for insects and hibernating animals. (Photo: Karen Halley)

Tired of raking? Make your fallen leaves work for you this autumn

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Leave them for insects and animals, mulch them for your garden, compost them, or use them for a no-dig garden.
The Great Horned Owl is one of 11 species of owls known in Ontario. Owls are adapted for life in the dark, with a highly developed sense of sight and pinpoint hearing. As predators of mice, moles, and voles, owls have an important ecological niche. (Photo: Alex Galt / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Why we shouldn’t fear bats, spiders, and owls

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The ecological value of animals long associated with Halloween.
At two recent Pulse Pop-ups in Peterborough's East City, Sharleen from Boho Fab (far right) led attendees in hula hoop activities along with whimsical hoop performances for residents to enjoy. (Photo: Karen Halley)

Peterborough residents reclaim their neighbourhood streets with Pulse Pop-ups

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Streets closed to cars and opened up for play, food, fun, and community togetherness.
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