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
May 27th, 2019
How to promote pollinators and work with the natural water conditions of your yard to create thriving gardens by Dawn Pond, GreenUP Downtown Vibrancy Project Coordinator Gardening is the act […]
Posted in conservation, gardening, Uncategorized, urban forest, water
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
October 4th, 2017
By Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist The hot and humid conditions we have been experiencing over the past few weeks are certainly not usual for fall in Peterborough. […]
Posted in gardening, GreenUP Ecology Park, urban forest
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
January 9th, 2014
The recent ice storm hit regions south of Peterborough hard. Northumberland County is a good example. People lost power for days and days. The reason for the power outages was […]
Posted in Peterborough, trees, Uncategorized, urban forest