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By Laura Keresztesi, Program Coordinator Close your eyes, and envision yourself standing in a local park that has a vibrant orchard, bursting with abundance. Smell the blossoms in the spring, and hear the bees buzzing around them. In the summer, witness children’s delight as they pop berries in their mouths, see their fingers stained with […]

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 is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered bookmobiles. (Peterborough Public Library) By Mark Stewart, Library Services Manager at the Peterborough Public Library The climate […]

By Leif Einarson, Communications Manager at GreenUP In the last few years, I feel like the transition from May to June has taken on important significance. We are marking the two-year anniversaries of the murder of George Floyd and the police-involved death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet. One year ago, the remains of 215 children were confirmed […]

By Vern Bastable, Director of GreenUP Ecology Park and Landscape Programs Hi there! Vern Bastable here at Ecology Park. Everyone at GreenUP is excited to have the Ecology Park Nursery open for the season. Gardening season is upon us, and we’re all ready to start fresh with some new shrubs, trees, and seedlings. The Annual […]

Here’s a fun giveaway from the GreenUP Store & Resource Centre to share with the father-figures in your life! Scroll down for the entry form! Prize: Rapids End Haiti Whole Bean Coffee (retail value $16) and a Klean Kanteen TKWide 12oz Insulated Thermos with Cafe Cap (retail value $35). Total retail value $51 Contest closes […]

Dividing Your Perennials: Sharing, Caring and Rejuvenating Your Garden Spaces! By Carol and Lois with Peterborough Master Gardeners In the Spring and Fall we often look at our garden spaces, picturing them in the peak of their growing season and taking a mental picture (or for some, like me, copious notes) about the things we […]

GreenUP condemns the hateful and threatening actions targeted at federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh in Peterborough on May 10, a week ago today. We are #BetterThanThis. Everyone should be able to live free from harassment and intimidation. In Canada, everyone has the right to support causes they believe in through peaceful protest and acts of civil […]

The team at the GreenUP Store & Resource Centre want to spread some joy as we celebrate the mother figures in our lives. Enter your information in the form below for your chance to win this lovely prize: Twisted Sister Macrame Plant Hanger Pilea Plant in pot, planted with care and love. (Colloquial name for […]

By Jacob Rodenburg, Nature Sommelier and Executive Director of Camp Kawartha You were born to sense the world deeply around you. Stop for one moment and step outside. Cup your hands, squeeze your fingers together and slip them behind your ears. Now push your ears forward. Notice how much better you can hear? Can you […]