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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's registered energy advisor Bryn Magee assesses a home in Douro this past winter. GreenUP is one of the providers of pre-retrofit home energy assessments in the K9H, K9J, K9K, K9L, K0L, L0A, K9V, K0M-Trent Lakes, L1A, and K9A postal codes. (Photo: Lili Paradi / GreenUP)

Peterborough GreenUP’s registered energy advisers can help you eliminate energy waste in your home

From basement to attic, your home's energy efficiency can be impacted by many factors.
Peterborough's famous Lift Lock opened on July 9, 1904. During Doors Open Peterborough on September 16, 2023, you will have a rare chance to see how this engineering wonder works. (Photo: Peterborough Museum & Archives)

Travel into the past by walking or biking to Doors Open Peterborough this September

Annual celebration of architectural and cultural heritage offers the public rare chance to explore the inside of buildings normally closed to the public.
Curve Lake First Nation Elder Dorothy Taylor and allies Drew Milligan and Anne Trudell (Sacred Water Circle) follow behind the young people (not pictured) who are carrying the eagle staff and the copper pot at a water walk for Little Lake on May 5, 2023. Students and teachers hold sacred semaa (tobacco) in their left hand during the entire walk. Teachers and students from Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School wear red to honour the Indigenous communities who lost hundreds of women, girls and two-spirit individuals who went missing, or were murdered over the years. Elder Dorothy sings as the walk proceeds to Beavermead Park. (Photo: Lili Paradi, Sacred Water Circle / GreenUP)

Peterborough youth organize water walk led by Elder Dorothy Taylor to honour Little Lake

Anishinaabeg ceremony from Midewiwin tradition raises awareness about 'nibi' (water) as a living entity.
Young students during the first day of the annual Peterborough Children's Water Festival on May 30, 2023 donned lab coats and investigated various tests on liquids to understand the concept of acidity in water. (Photo: Lili Paradi / GreenUP)

In celebration of Peterborough Children’s Water Festival, channel your inner child and imagine you...

Thousands of young students gathered at Riverview Park and Zoo on May 30 and 31 to learn all about water.
As well as encouraging literacy by providing mobile library services, the Peterborough Public Library's Book Bike is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered bookmobiles. (Photo: Mark Stewart / Peterborough Public Library)

How three Peterborough businesses and organizations are embracing the bicycle

Three Sisters Natural Landscapes, Peterborough Public Library, and VIP Peterborough are participating in GreenUP's Shifting Gears May Challenge.
Two teacher candidates from Trent University's Learning Garden program get their hands dirty at Peterborough's Ecology Park in a practical workshop led by Vern Bastable, director of Ecology Park and landscape programs. Earlier in the week, teacher candidates were given workshops by Karen O'Krafka, program coordinator of Ecology Park programs on environmental education. (Photo: Lili Paradi / GreenUP)

The power of young people to grow plants and build community at Peterborough’s Ecology...

Over 30 years, GreenUP's Ecology Park has benefited from students' knowledge while giving them environmental experience.
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal speaks to members of Green Economy Peterborough and guests at the second annual Leadership in Sustainability Awards event on May 4, 2023 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough to recognize local businesses for their contribution towards a greener community. Award winners included Lake Edge Cottages, Peterborough Golf & Country Club, Wild Rock Outfitters, Jigsaw Organizing Solutions, Green Street, and Charlotte Products, with a special recognition of Woodleigh Farms. (Photo: Lili Paradi / GreenUP

Seven Peterborough-area businesses recognized for their commitment to a greener community

Green Economy Peterborough held its second annual Leadership in Sustainability Awards event on May 4.
Many homes in Peterborough built decades ago when there were less stringent building codes have tremendous potential for better energy efficiency, improved comfort, smaller energy bills, and reduced greenhouse gasses by undergoing deep retrofits. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

Thousands of Peterborough homes will need ‘deep retrofits’ to meet 2030 climate targets

Improving building envelope and updating mechanical systems will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy bills, and increase a home's value.
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

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

B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop provides some tips to get you motivated for cycling.

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