Green Up Run/Administered Archives

Edible Infrastructure

December 20th, 2022

Growing a Fruitful Future Together Nogojiwanong/Peterborough’s Community Orchards and Food Forests In the spring and fall of 2022, volunteers and staff from Nourish, GreenUP, and the City of Peterborough planted [...]

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School Walk Zone Support

November 5th, 2018

We are facing a modern-day challenge; our reliance on cars has resulted in fewer kids walking, biking or rolling for their journey to school. When students are driven to school, [...]

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School Trip by Transit

February 14th, 2018

Peterborough Transit's regular routes and schedule provide a transportation option that is inexpensive, convenient, and a valuable student experience. So why not jump on Peterborough Transit for your next class [...]

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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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NeighbourPLAN Program

September 15th, 2017

The NeighbourPLAN program used a collaborative process, known as co-design, to support three Peterborough/Nogojiwanong neighbourhoods in reimagining public space in their neighbourhoods. Through the NeighbourPLAN program, we connected with over [...]

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GreenUP Community Beekeeping Program

September 12th, 2017

Goal: The mission of the GreenUP Community Beekeeping Program is to: “Promote the awareness and appreciation of pollinators as a healthy part of our community, through beekeeping, education and advocacy.” […]

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Active School Travel Events

March 24th, 2017

Local schools, parent groups, and neighbourhoods can spark conversation and learning with annual encouragement events that celebrate active school travel. Through the year there are a few well-known events, detailed […]

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Grade 8 Transit Quest

March 24th, 2017

The Grade 8 Transit Quest program encourages students to use Peterborough Transit by providing them with a FREE transit pass for March Break and a list of free or discounted [...]

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Peterborough Utilities Water Wise Landscaping Recognition Program

March 24th, 2017

Register Your Yard Now!Nominate a Friend/Business/Neighbour's Yard Now! The Peterborough Utilities Water Wise Landscaping Recognition Program showcases a wide array of landscaping methods and local resources to make taking water [...]

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Rain Barrels + Rebates

March 24th, 2017

Rain barrels are an excellent way to capture water that can be used in your garden and yard. Your tap water is supposed to be great for you to drink, [...]

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