By Jenn McCallum, GreenUP Water Programs Coordinator  While spending time by the lake or river this summer, you may see turtles basking in the sun along rocks or logs. Hopefully, you are fortunate enough to see one; as of this spring, all eight of Ontario’s turtle species are considered at risk due to natural and […]

By Jenn McCallum, GreenUP Water Programs Coordinator Have you ever been out and about on a hot summer day, only to find out that your water bottle is empty? If so, you will want to tap into the GreenUP Blue W Ptbo program! Blue W Ptbo is an online map that shows you where you […]

By Vern Bastable, GreenUP Ecology Park and Landscape Programs Manager When approached by new visitors to GreenUP Ecology Park, staff members often hear, “I never knew this place existed!” Whether you have lived in the Peterborough-area for one year or twenty, GreenUP Ecology Park remains a hidden gem. Our five-acre park, located beside Beavermead Campground, […]

By Heather Ray, GreenUP Water Programs Manager Last week, on June 6th and 7th, the lower level of the Riverview Park and Zoo flooded! It flooded with elementary students in grades 2-5 attending the Peterborough Children’s Water Festival (PCWF). This year, the 17th PCWF was another splashing success, with record registration numbers! Each year, thanks […]

Congratulations to the three winners of the Growing Ecology Park Raffle held at the Annual Plant Sale at Ecology Park on May 20th! First Prize, a food grade rain barrel, went to Amanda Rabishaw of Toronto, ON Second Prize, a signed copy of the Big Book of Nature Activities by Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg […]

by Kristen Larocque, GreenUP Store Coordinator It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy! Beachside picnics and road trips may be on the horizon for your family this season. Have you ever noticed how food just tastes better outside? When I was a child, the highlight of summertime ventures often included the fun meals and snacks […]

by Laura Keresztesi, GreenUP NeighbourPLAN Coordinator Have you ever thought about how street space that is generally reserved for cars, trucks, and busses, could adapt and morph into another kind of space that would add more vibrancy to our community? It’s a great time of year to get outside with ease and in the comfort […]

by Hillary Flood, GreenUP Transportation & Urban Design Events Coordinator Picture a day where dozens of small projects blossom all over the city in some of the most unexpected places; a day for tiny playful moments filled with activities ranging from chalk art, to free hugs, to even a porch concert. Some projects may be […]

by Danica Jarvis, GreenUP Environmental Education Coordinator The warm weather has arrived and it’s here to stay. With it brings the annual spring cleaning fever, as we clean out our closets, tuck away our winter coats, and tidy up around our yards. It’s also a great time to check on your composter! What better time […]

By Danica Jarvis, GreenUP Environmental Education Coordinator GreenUP is excited to announce a new partnership with the City of Peterborough. The Kitchen to Compost: Too Good To Waste program will commence in May and will include the delivery and installation of a composter, along with a comprehensive workshop on compost care, all for $20 plus […]