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By: Julie Bromley, Manager of Environmental Health at Peterborough Public Health Two years ago in May, our community experienced the wrath of a changing climate. 190km/hour winds, days without power, damaged buildings and vehicles, downed powerlines, and trees uprooted from the ground. The derecho storm of May 21, 2022, signaled for all of us that […]

By: Lili Paradi, GreenUP In the face of a changing climate and environment, planting seeds of change through community-led solutions is a hopeful action. Seedy Sunday is a meeting point for individuals looking to grow their own food, flowers and herbs, and take care of the environment too. It is in part, spring festival, in […]

By: Lili Paradi, Communications Manager, GreenUP On Monday, November 6th, GreenUP welcomed Caleb Musgrave from Canadian Bushcraft to the Peterborough Public Library to learn about Medicinal Plants. Musgrave hosted a group of 54 people eager to listen and learn in a sharing circle. Musgrave brought forward knowledge from his extensive lived experience, both as an […]

By: Ian Attridge is a lawyer, Trent University instructor in environmental law, and member of the Unitarian Indigenous Allies Working Group. Imagine a sign as you enter town: “Welcome to Peterborough / Biindigen Nogojiwanong — the Place at the Foot of the Rapids”. It would remind us of our place here, a calm site by […]

By: Lili Paradi, Communications Manager As a settler in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, I’ve come to appreciate the diversity of vegetation that makes this area unique. I am reminded that traditionally, foraging wild or cultivated plants helped supplement the pantry, formed the base of our medicines, and connected people to their local environment. In this […]

By: Laura Keresztesi, Program Coordinator, GreenUP When you look out on a landscape do you see a sea of green or do plant species pop out to you as familiar friends? I recently had the pleasure of touring a truly inspiring and Water Wise front yard. This bountiful garden was an exhilarating showcase of biodiversity […]

By: Jackie Donaldson, Hub Coordinator, Green Economy Peterborough In 2022, the Government of Canada proposed new electric vehicle (EV) targets for auto manufacturers and importers. Aligned with global trends, these regulations recommend that by 2026, 20% of new vehicles manufactured and shipped in Canada must be zero emissions. Plans like these aim to accelerate the […]

By: Lili Paradi, GreenUP Communications Manager The annual ReFrame documentary film festival (January 26th – February 3rd) is on its way, boasting over 60 films from around the world. Rewilding the Classroom, directed by local educator Cam Douglas and filmmaker Rodney Fuentes, is one of the many compelling stories playing during the festival that feature […]

By: Lili Paradi, Communications Manager, GreenUP This year’s ReFrame Film Festival will take place between January 26th and February 3rd with a slate of provocative films set around themes of social and environmental justice. Previous attendees of the ReFrame Film Festival will know that many themes presented at the festival are timely and urgent, pulling […]

By: Jackie Donaldson, Program Coordinator, Green Economy Peterborough January is a wonderful time to reflect on the past and share our hopes and intentions for the year. In our previous article, GreenUP rang in the season by sharing Green Wishes for our community from our staff. This week, we are featuring the thoughtful reflections of […]