Local orchards cultivate connection 

Gardening, Little Forest

By Christina Balint, volunteer program coordinator, GreenUP   It’s about a lot more than apples. It’s about community. The feeling of not belonging can be jarring — just ask anyone new to town. Most would agree that a sense of community is important, but how does one...

Little Forests, big impact 

Little Forest

Local schoolyard ecosystems growing biodiversity and belonging By Laura Keresztesi, neighbourhood and residential programs coordinator, GreenUP Across Peterborough, students, educators, and community members are digging-in —literally and figuratively — to address two...

‘Little forests’ are growing in popularity across Canada, including in Peterborough

Little Forest

  By: Laura Keresztesi, program coordinator, GreenUP The first time I planted a tree was in high school. It’s still growing 25 years later. When I walk by it brings me joy to see those trees I helped plant create beauty and shelter in what is now a daycare yard....

Three new ‘little forests’ have just been planted in Peterborough

Little Forest

  By: Laura Keresztesi, program coordinator, GreenUP Peterborough has just planted our first three Little Forests! As part of a GreenUP initiative, these densely planted ‘mini’ forests will grow into biodiverse pockets in our urban core. If you are like me, then...

Little forests in Peterborough will help meet community climate targets

Little Forest, Peterborough, Trees, Urban Forest

  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! Peterborough has committed to have at least a 35% urban tree canopy by 2051 to...