Column
GreenUP publishes a weekly column highlighting stories of climate action in our community. These stories feature the work of GreenUP along with people and organizations across our network. Columns appear in print every Wednesday in the Peterborough Examiner, and online every Thursday at kawarthaNOW.com.
A thriving local economy needs a healthy local environment
From tourism and agriculture to workforce attraction and retention, sustainability and protecting the environment helps local businesses flourish By Brenda Whitehead, president and CEO, Peterborough + Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce On any given day, the heartbeat of...
Dispelling heat pump myths
By Clara Blakelock, energy program manager, GreenUP Traveling along any residential street in the Peterborough region, it’s possible to spot them — unassuming, usually looking like a large square or rectangular fan along the side of a house, in a spot where an air...
Ecology Park buzzed with family fun during end-of-summer celebration
More than 250 people attended August 27 celebration, with activities helping inform plans for permanent outdoor learning stations. By Alex Karn, administrative and communications associate, GreenUP More than 250 people of all ages attended GreenUP Ecology Park’s...
Growing tourism by going green
Local experts to share insights in upcoming Green Economy Peterborough event. By Rebekkah Hyams, Green Economy Peterborough program coordinator, GreenUP Editor's note: The GreenUP team was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Robert Winslow, founder of 4th Line...
Reimagining streets: GreenUP working to make school zones safer for local kids
Next phase of pedestrian-friendly street planning will bring car-free pop-ups to Peterborough school zones. By Brett Throop, active transportation program coordinator, GreenUP Peterborough’s Market Hall clock tower stood tall in the background as a young boy shakily...
Improving ecological literacy to benefit science, and neighbourhood gardens
Learning about local ecosystems helps gardeners and researchers alike. By Hayley Goodchild, landscape program manager, GreenUP Getting to know nearby plants, animals and insects is a sure way to create a better garden. Gardeners start to notice which plants attract...
Teacher candidate connects with nature at Ecology Park
Janelle Wiens reflects on how two weeks at the Trent learning garden taught her to slow down and notice. By Janelle Wiens, Trent University Teacher Candidate student and Learning Garden participant This week’s GreenUP column features a first-hand reflection from Trent...
‘We can infuse our built spaces with nature’
At Camp Kawartha, sustainable buildings are part of the lesson By Rebekkah Hyams, Green Economy Peterborough program Camp Kawartha is an active member of GreenUP’s Green Economy Peterborough (GEP) network which supports businesses’ sustainable practices. Rebekkah...
A Family Night tradition returns to Ecology Park
Community celebration on August 27 will feature nature crafts, guided tours, a puppet show, giant bubbles, nourishing food, and a lantern walk at dusk By Ashley Burnie Seeds, education & active transportation program manager, GreenUP There is something special...
‘I’d be kind of sad if I couldn’t bike’
GreenUP’s Summer Ride Club and Urban Bike Adventures camp offer kids the mobility they crave, and deserve
Home energy incentives improve efficiency, lower costs for local households
By Rebecca Ratcliffe-Pound, energy programs communications lead, EnviroCentre With the cost of living climbing and recent heatwaves serving as a sign of the times, staying cool in the summer and warm in the winter is a growing concern for many households in...
Funding supports new vision for Ecology Park’s Children’s Garden
By Ashley Burnie Seeds, education & active transportation program manager, GreenUP GreenUP will soon invite children to help shape the future of outdoor play at Ecology Park after receiving funding to reimagine the park's Children's Garden. The project, supported...
From poison to prevention
Humane rodent management offers a safer, long-term alternative to rodenticides By Allison Hansen, campaign director, Rodenticide Free Ontario Peterborough is home to rivers, forests, wetlands, parks, wildlife, companion animals, and families who value living close to...
Green Economy Peterborough marks five years of sustainability leadership
By Jackie Donaldson, Green Economy Peterborough program manager, GreenUP Envision a vibrant Peterborough and the Kawarthas in the year 2050. What does it look like? That was the assignment local business and community leaders were given at the fifth annual Green...
Growing Together series connects gardeners across generations
By Andréanna Sullivan, landscape program coordinator, GreenUP On a sunny Saturday afternoon in early May, more than 40 community members gathered at the New Canadians Centre for GreenUP's first workshop in the Growing Together series. Participants left with tomato...
Heat pumps offer cooling comfort in a warming world
By Clara Blakelock, energy program manager, GreenUP The hot weather is here. In Canada, a large part of the year is spent ensuring houses stay warm enough, but the short summer months pose the opposite problem — staying comfortable in the heat. As the impacts of...
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