The Peterborough Public Library’s “book bike” at the farmers’ market. As well as encouraging literacy, environmental and otherwise, and supporting reuse by bring books to the community, the book bike […]

By Hayley Goodchild, NeighbourHOODS and Residential Programs Coordinator. Read on to learn more about rain gardens and their beauty, practicality, and uniqueness. Another column about rain gardening? You betcha! After […]

By Kristen LaRocque, Coordinator, GreenUP Store and Resource Centre Whether you are headed to the beach or prepping for the back-to-school hustle, packed lunches are an opportunity to make thoughtful […]

By Tegan Moss, Executive Director at GreenUP GreenUP is proud to be celebrating our 30th anniversary. Since 1992, GreenUP has worked diligently to empower climate action and inspire lasting change. […]

By Laura Keresztesi, Coordinator with GreenUP’s NeighbourHOOD Programs. Are you looking for a fun activity and an easy way to make a positive contribution to our community? Well, it’s time […]

By Leif Einarson, Manager of Communications at GreenUP Just over six months ago, in December, I shared a column about reflection and connection at the turning point between seasons, between […]

By Lucy Martin-Johnson, Coordinator of GreenUP’s Ecology Park Nursery, and Jessica Todd, Communications and GreenUP Store Associate. Maybe we’re biased, but we think plants are gosh darn sexy. That’s especially […]

By Emily Twomey, Program Assistant with Green Economy Peterborough With increasing concerns about the environmental, health, and economic costs of bottled water, GreenUP’s BlueWptbo program reduces the demand for bottled […]

By Taylor Wilkes, Facilitator with Our Living Waters, a collaborative network of organizations working together to ensure all waters in Canada are in good health by 2030. GreenUP encourages people […]

By Heather Ray, Director of Programs at GreenUP In the garden at this time of year you may notice the purple blooms of coneflowers, the stunning red spikes of wild […]