By Leighanne Howard, urban forest program manager, City of Peterborough Editors’ note: GreenUP is a charitable partner on the Trees 4 Peterborough initiative, proudly supporting the project through all five… Read More » The post Growing Peterborough’s urban forest, one tree at a time appeared first on GreenUP.| GreenUP
By Ashley Burnie Seeds, active transportation program coordinator, GreenUP October is “Walktober,” a month to celebrate the joys and simple pleasures of walking to school. To mark the occasion, Active… Read More » The post Slowing down to speed up safety: Celebrating steps to a safer walk to school appeared first on GreenUP.| GreenUP
By Alixandrah Lonsdale, former Trent University communications and marketing program assistant, GreenUP Taking action against climate change can feel like an isolating and impossible task at times. Alone, individuals can… Read More » The post What the forest can teach about climate conversations appeared first on GreenUP.| GreenUP
By Laura Keresztesi, neighbourhood and residential programs coordinator, GreenUP Rain gardens come in all shapes, sizes, colours, and textures, yet they share a few common features: a shallow bowl, gently… Read More » The post Let it rain: The people and plants behind Peterborough’s rain gardens appeared first on GreenUP.| GreenUP
By Andréanna Sullivan, landscape steward, GreenUP Ecology Park Imagine spending time outdoors, meeting new people, and helping to restore the health of local ecosystems… all before lunch. That’s what Restoration… Read More » The post GreenUP offering hands-on ecological restoration at Ecology Park appeared first on GreenUP.| GreenUP
By Ashley Burnie Seeds, chair of Active School Travel Peterborough, active transportation program coordinator for GreenUP The school year is underway, and families across Peterborough are busy packing lunches, setting… Read More » The post Step into the new school year with Active School Travel appeared first on GreenUP.| GreenUP
By Justin Sutton, communications coordinator, Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough — Guest author for GreenUP Editor’s note: This is an edited version of an article published in the Community Foundation of… Read More » The post Co-designing climate action with tomorrow’s leaders appeared first on GreenUP.| GreenUP
By Clara Blakelock, home energy program manager, GreenUP After living in countries around the world, Frank and Anna Maria Buxton decided to settle in a century home in Douro upon… Read More » The post Heat pump cuts Douro homeowners’ energy costs by two thirds appeared first on GreenUP.| GreenUP
By Vern Bastable, past director, GreenUP Ecology Park A note from GreenUP: After 13-plus years with GreenUP, Vern Bastable has accepted a new role with the Lower Trent Conservation Authority.… Read More » The post Leafing a legacy: Five must-see trees at GreenUP Ecology Park appeared first on GreenUP.| GreenUP
By Susan Sauvé, board chair, GreenUP Trees are a natural air conditioner, shading homes, businesses, parks, and trails from the heat of the sun, helping to keep temperatures down during… Read More » The post Saving young trees in a hot, dry summer appeared first on GreenUP.| GreenUP