April 11th, 2023
By Laura Keresztesi, Program Coordinator, NeighbourHOODs As the adage goes, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second-best time is now. Let’s dig in, Peterborough! […]
Posted in little forest, little forests, Peterborough, trees, urban forest
September 24th, 2021
By Vern Bastable, Director of GreenUP Ecology Park and Landscape Programs Autumn has officially begun. You can see the signs: little whisps of red, yellow, and orange in the canopy. […]
Posted in GreenUP Ecology Park, trees, Uncategorized
February 7th, 2020
By Dawn Pond, Coordinator of GreenUP’s Downtown Vibrancy Project and Depave Paradise Program. Winter can leave us impatient for summer. In a world increasingly full of distractions, patience can seem […]
Posted in gardening, GreenUP Ecology Park, trees
April 30th, 2019
By Heather Ray, GreenUP Water Programs Manager Many of us, myself included, have likely spent too much time binge watching Netflix through the cold days of winter (no judgement). Now […]
Posted in GreenUP Ecology Park, trees, urban forest, water
November 5th, 2018
Autumn leaves make great mulch or compost on your property By: Dawn Pond, Depave Paradise and Downtown Vibrancy Project Coordinator; and Jenn McCallum, Coordinator, Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods Autumn is the […]
Posted in conservation, gardening, trees, urban forest, Waste Free, water
July 13th, 2018
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 […]
Posted in conservation, gardening, GreenUP Ecology Park, trees, urban forest
August 25th, 2017
By Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist We are about mid way through the summer. As you settle into the backyard hammock or a Muskoka chair on the dock, […]
Posted in conservation, cycling, energy, gardening, GreenUP Ecology Park, GreenUP Store, transportation, trees, water
July 14th, 2015
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 […]
Posted in conservation, GreenUP Ecology Park, Nature Nocturnes, Peterborough, trees, Uncategorized, urban forest
September 11th, 2014
We’re planting a food forest at GreenUP Ecology Park! A food forest is an urban approach to food production, awareness and accessibility an edible garden design that mimics a woodland […]
Posted in Events, gardening, GreenUP Ecology Park, Peterborough, trees, Uncategorized, urban forest
February 24th, 2014
Left untrimmed, a fruit tree will grow to a large size, making harvesting difficult, due to the height and overall size of the tree. A pruned tree is left with […]
Posted in gardening, newsletter, Peterborough, trees, Uncategorized