Archive for the ‘conservation’ Category

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 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 Manager of Water Programs Peterborough is home to a number of beautiful gardens that boast a number of benefits: offering pollinator habitat, food production, curb appeal, and improvements to physical and mental health. While water is necessary for a garden to grow, gardens also play an important role in protecting and […]

This year, the GreenUP Store sold 160 rain barrels with $3500 of subsidies given out by the Peterborough Utilities Group. $25 subsidies went to PUG customers to help encourage re-use of rainwater and the reduction of municipal water for use for gardens and lawns. Those of you who used a rain barrel this past summer […]

TERRIFIC TREES  Join us from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, on Thursday July 16th at GreenUP Ecology Park (1899 Ashburnham Drive) and explore the exciting world of trees! Discover the magic of trees and our urban forest! Special guest and tree expert Vern Bastable leads a tree tour throughout GreenUP Ecology Park. Families will have the […]

Peterborough’s Robinson Place, home to employees of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, is officially one of Canada’s most eco-friendly buildings. Announced last week, the downtown landmark achieved LEED EBOM Platinum status. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and EBOM refers to its designation in the category of Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance.  The […]

Ever have a simple household appliance like a can opener or toaster stop working? We all have. What happens next? Usually, we simply discard the broken item and go shopping for a new one…but what if we could fix it? That’s where the Repair Cafe comes in. Make simple repairs and save the expense (and environmental […]

It’s been a rough few years for the monarch butterfly. By some estimates, their population sharply dropped by more than 90% , despite efforts to protect and conserve the winged-insect. A glimmer of hope came this winter as large numbers were reported as successfully making the long journey to Mexico where they over-winter, clinging to trees and clustering together […]

We‘re all familiar with the beautiful monarch butterfly. It’s golden orange and black wings make it one of the most well known species in the butterfly world. The harsh reality is that monarchs are vanishing, and fast. This year alone we’ve seen an estimated 90% drop in the number of monarchs in eastern North America, […]

There’s been a lot of buzz about the decline of bees recently, and rightfully so. Bee populations everywhere have seen sharp declines due to a variety of reasons including a harsh winter and the on-going use of deadly pesticides. We depend on bees for pollination, ensuring crops flourish and we have food on the table. Without […]