Let’s Bike Events
May 19th, 2023
Let’s Bike is a community bike event for kids and their families, which takes place in parks, schools or community centers. The event is staged as an outdoor fair, with […]
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Rain Garden Subsidy Program
October 24th, 2022
Did you know an average residential rain garden in Peterborough can divert about 1.5 cubic metres of water from storm sewers each year? That’s roughly 9.5 bathtubs of water! By [...]
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Count Week
September 10th, 2021
Thank you for your interest in Count Week 2023! On September 19th, 20th, and 21st, 2023, volunteers will spread out through the city of Peterborough [...]
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Green Economy Peterborough
January 22nd, 2021
Reduce your costs, increase your brand profile, expand your customer base, and activate employee pride. Climate action is good for business. Green Economy Peterborough is a new, local network that [...]
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Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals
December 17th, 2020
The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, […]
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Downtown Vibrancy Project
August 30th, 2018
The Downtown Vibrancy Project is now entering its third year! The 2019 site is located on the corner of King Street and Water Street, on what used to be a [...]
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Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) Peterborough Kawartha Haliburton
January 15th, 2018
RCE Peterborough Kawartha Haliburton is an international designation from the United Nations University that recognizes the significance and impact of sustainable education initiatives emerging from this region. RCE Peterborough […]
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Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods
October 18th, 2017
GreenUP’s Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods (SUN) program is a collaborative, neighbourhood-based approach to sustainable renewal and climate action. SUN joins neighbourhood residents, municipalities, and other community partners to identify and support [...]
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Depave Paradise
September 12th, 2017
WE want YOU to Depave Paradise in your neighbourhood! If you have a site to host GreenUP’s next Depave, please submit an interest form (found here). Depave Paradise is a […]
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Peterborough PULSE
September 12th, 2017
Peterborough Pulse is the city’s largest Open Streets event. Open Streets temporarily transform our largest public space – our streets – into a paved park. Streets once filled with cars […]
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