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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
Taking a few minutes to care for your rain barrel will ensure that it lasts for many years. If you haven’t already done so, there is still time to winterize your rain barrel in four easy steps to properly store it over the cold season.

If you own a rain barrel, it’s time to get it ready for winter

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Follow these four easy steps to ensure your rain barrel lasts for many years.
Urban development often involves burying or channelizing waterways, as seen here in Peterborough where Jackson Creek flows beneath streets and buildings in the downtown core. This type of "grey" infrastructure changes the natural flow of water through these areas, causing concerns with frequent flooding. (Photo: GreenUP)

Learn about flooding and urban rainwater from expert Jennifer Drake on November 15

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Civil engineer and University of Toronto assistant professor will talk about restoring urban streams to a more natural state.
GreenUP's new Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods (SUN) program will provide opportunities for resident-led implementation of sustainable landscaping projects in two Peterborough neighbourhoods: Kawartha Heights and Curtis Creek. These community-led projects may include expanding greenspace, planting trees, and installing pollinator and rain gardens, as seen here on the corner of Bolivar St. and Penrose Ave. in The Avenues neighbourhood. (Photo; GreenUP)

New environmental program helps Peterborough residents improve their neighbourhoods

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Community food gardens, rain and pollinator gardens, more trees, and more green space are all options.
While certain animals like crows, snakes, and bats are associated with Halloween, you have nothing to fear from them in the natural environment. In fact, when it comes to bats, you should be afraid for them as native bat populations are being wiped out by a fungal infection.

Bats and snakes and crows, oh my!

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The natural stories behind the spooky creatures that frighten us at Halloween, and the scary disease threatening bats with extinction.
Jaime Akiyama, GreenUP Coordinator of Transportation Programs, is an avid fall cyclist who believes that you do not need special gear to extend your cycling season. Staying warm on your bike in fall means layering up and adding a few specific items to stay warm such as wool socks, gloves, and a scarf or Buff to keep your neck and ears warm. (Photo: Karen Halley)

GreenUP shares insider tips to extend your cycling season this fall

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Warm socks, gloves, layers, a rain coat, a chain guard and fenders are all essential fall cycling gear.
Eric the Recycle Ranger will be at the GreenUP Store (378 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough) from October 16th to 21st for Waste Reduction Week. Kids of all ages are invited to take the Waste Reduction Challenge, win prizes including a PlanetBox, stainless steel straws, books, and more, and to reduce household waste. (Photo: GreenUp)

How well do you know what can go into your blue box?

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Peterborough GreenUP dispels some common recycling myths.
Volunteers plant a Bronte Oak tree at GreenUP Ecology Park to commemorate the countless hours of work they contributed to the park over the year. The Ecology Park Little Autumn Tree Sale on Sunday, October 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will feature many native and locally grown trees at the lowest prices of the year to make way for 2018 stock. Fall is the best time to plant a tree as the cool and wet autumn conditions provide optimum conditions for tree roots to establish themselves before winter. (Photo: GreenUP)

Fall is the best time of the year to plant a tree

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Get the right tree for your yard at the Ecology Park Biggest Little Autumn Tree Sale on October 15.
Store coordinator Kristen Larocque displays two layers within the demonstration vermicomposter at The GreenUP Store at 378 Aylmer Street North, Peterborough. Peels and vegetable matter are added to shredded paper in the top layer of the vermicomposter and as Red Wiggler worms break the matter down, lower layers fill with rich worm castings that can be used as fertilizer. (Photo: GreenUp)

Take composting to the next level … with worms

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Tips from GreenUp on getting started with vermicomposting.
A group walks safely at a school crossing with the help of a City of Peterborough crossing guard. Walking to school is a great way for kids to have a little fun and make connections with neighbours and friends. The Crossing Guards of Peterborough would like to remind drivers to slow down when approaching a school-crossing zone to ensure everyone’s safety. (Photo: GreenUP)

Let’s keep kids safe as they walk, bike, scoot, and bus to school

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Everyone is working together for safer school crossings and school zones.
This boulevard garden has been recognized in the GreenUP Water Wise Landscaping Recognition Program. Planting a boulevard garden is a beautiful way to transform a space that can otherwise be an uninspiring piece of your property. Planting gardens instead of grass can mean less watering, more rain absorption, less flooding, more pollinators, and enhanced beauty in your front yard. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)

Fall is a great time to make your garden ready for rain … or...

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Gardens designed with water in mind can offer resilient solutions during conditions of drought and flood.
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