BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//GreenUP - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:GreenUP
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://greenup.on.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GreenUP
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Toronto
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260731T025956Z
CREATED:20260731T025925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T025956Z
UID:32602-1788343200-1788357600@greenup.on.ca
SUMMARY:Restoration Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Join for Restoration Wednesdays at GreenUP Ecology Park in September! This series offers an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful outdoor work\, learn about native plants and invasive species\, and connect with like-minded community members. \nLearn something new each week! From native and invasive plant identification\, to strategies for managing invasive species\, and preparing restoration areas for planting and regeneration. \nNo experience is necessary\, just a willingness to learn and get your hands dirty! \nWhat to Bring:\nSturdy\, closed-toe shoes\nLong pants & sun protection (hat\, sunscreen)\nRain coat (weather dependent)\nWater bottle\nLunch and snacks \nAccessibility & Weather:\nWe aim to make these events flexible and inclusive. Tasks will involve bending\, kneeling\, digging\, and walking on uneven terrain. If you are unsure about your capacity\, let us know; we’ll find a way for you to contribute meaningfully! In heavy rain\, we will switch to sheltered tasks. If you have accessibility needs or concerns\, please get in touch with us in advance. We have an accessible washroom. However\, only some areas of the Park are fully accessible to mobility device users. \nPerks for Volunteers:\nLearn hands-on ecological restoration skills.\nMeet great people and engage with your community.\nEnjoy a one-time 10% discount off native plant purchases at our Native Tree and Plant Nursery. \nQuestions?\nWe’ll reach out to confirm your attendance and provide additional information. You can also email us at ecologypark@greenup.on.ca with any questions or concerns. \n  \nTo volunteer at this event\, sign-up here: GreenUP Volunteer Portal!
URL:https://greenup.on.ca/event/restoration-wednesday-09-02/
LOCATION:GreenUP Ecology Park\, 1899 Ashburnham Drive\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9L1P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ecology Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greenup.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-EP-Social-Image-Restoration-Wednesdays_Until-October-2026.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260731T030214Z
CREATED:20260731T030214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T030214Z
UID:32604-1788948000-1788962400@greenup.on.ca
SUMMARY:Restoration Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Join for Restoration Wednesdays at GreenUP Ecology Park in September! This series offers an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful outdoor work\, learn about native plants and invasive species\, and connect with like-minded community members. \nLearn something new each week! From native and invasive plant identification\, to strategies for managing invasive species\, and preparing restoration areas for planting and regeneration. \nNo experience is necessary\, just a willingness to learn and get your hands dirty! \nWhat to Bring:\nSturdy\, closed-toe shoes\nLong pants & sun protection (hat\, sunscreen)\nRain coat (weather dependent)\nWater bottle\nLunch and snacks \nAccessibility & Weather:\nWe aim to make these events flexible and inclusive. Tasks will involve bending\, kneeling\, digging\, and walking on uneven terrain. If you are unsure about your capacity\, let us know; we’ll find a way for you to contribute meaningfully! In heavy rain\, we will switch to sheltered tasks. If you have accessibility needs or concerns\, please get in touch with us in advance. We have an accessible washroom. However\, only some areas of the Park are fully accessible to mobility device users. \nPerks for Volunteers:\nLearn hands-on ecological restoration skills.\nMeet great people and engage with your community.\nEnjoy a one-time 10% discount off native plant purchases at our Native Tree and Plant Nursery. \nQuestions?\nWe’ll reach out to confirm your attendance and provide additional information. You can also email us at ecologypark@greenup.on.ca with any questions or concerns. \n  \nTo volunteer at this event\, sign-up here: GreenUP Volunteer Portal!
URL:https://greenup.on.ca/event/restoration-wednesday-09-09/
LOCATION:GreenUP Ecology Park\, 1899 Ashburnham Drive\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9L1P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ecology Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greenup.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-EP-Social-Image-Restoration-Wednesdays_Until-October-2026.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260914T222123Z
CREATED:20260731T030253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T222123Z
UID:32606-1789552800-1789567200@greenup.on.ca
SUMMARY:Restoration Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Join for Restoration Wednesdays at GreenUP Ecology Park in September! This series offers an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful outdoor work\, learn about native plants and invasive species\, and connect with like-minded community members. \nLearn something new each week! From native and invasive plant identification\, to strategies for managing invasive species\, and preparing restoration areas for planting and regeneration. \nNo experience is necessary\, just a willingness to learn and get your hands dirty! \nWhat to Bring:\nSturdy\, closed-toe shoes\nLong pants & sun protection (hat\, sunscreen)\nRain coat (weather dependent)\nWater bottle\nLunch and snacks \nAccessibility & Weather:\nWe aim to make these events flexible and inclusive. Tasks will involve bending\, kneeling\, digging\, and walking on uneven terrain. If you are unsure about your capacity\, let us know; we’ll find a way for you to contribute meaningfully! In heavy rain\, we will switch to sheltered tasks. If you have accessibility needs or concerns\, please get in touch with us in advance. We have an accessible washroom. However\, only some areas of the Park are fully accessible to mobility device users. \nPerks for Volunteers:\nLearn hands-on ecological restoration skills.\nMeet great people and engage with your community.\nEnjoy a one-time 10% discount off native plant purchases at our Native Tree and Plant Nursery. \nQuestions?\nWe’ll reach out to confirm your attendance and provide additional information. You can also email us at ecologypark@greenup.on.ca with any questions or concerns. \n  \nTo volunteer at this event\, sign-up here: GreenUP Volunteer Portal!
URL:https://greenup.on.ca/event/restoration-wednesday-09-16/
LOCATION:GreenUP Ecology Park\, 1899 Ashburnham Drive\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9L1P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ecology Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greenup.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Volunteer-Stewardship-Series_EventbriteIMAGE_2026_Sept-a-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260910T203508Z
CREATED:20260831T150039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T203508Z
UID:32913-1789812000-1789826400@greenup.on.ca
SUMMARY:Great Canadian Bioblitz Kick-Off at Ecology Park!
DESCRIPTION:Discover the biodiversity right here in Peterborough! Join GreenUP\, the Peterborough Field Naturalists\, and community volunteers at Ecology Park for a local kick-off to the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Great Canadian Bioblitz. \nA bioblitz is a fun\, community-powered effort to observe\, identify\, and record as many species as possible. Whether you already consider yourself a keen naturalist or are just curious about the plants\, insects\, fungi\, birds\, and other wildlife around you\, this is a great opportunity to build your identification skills and contribute to our understanding of local biodiversity. \nFeel free to drop by anytime between 10am and 2pm on September 19th to get help registering for the Great Canadian Bioblitz\, learn how to use iNaturalist to record your observations\, and connect with knowledgeable local naturalists. \nFeatured will also be a bug sweep and a guided tour of Ecology Park\, highlighting some of the plant and wildlife habitat projects already underway throughout the park. \n\n11am and noon: Bug sweep demonstrations by Trent student volunteers\n1pm: Park ecosystem tour by landscape program manager Hayley Goodchild\n\nAll ages and experience levels are welcome. Bring a phone or tablet if you’d like to try iNaturalist\, and come ready to explore! \nFor more information\, contact GreenUP Ecology Park by email at ecologypark@greenup.on.ca or by phone at 705-927-1104. \nThis is an open event\, no prior registration is necessary.
URL:https://greenup.on.ca/event/great-canadian-bioblitz-kick-off-at-ecology-park/
LOCATION:Ecology Park\, 1899 Ashburnham Drive\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9L 1P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ecology Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greenup.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Enews-Bioblitz-Kickoff-horizontal-image-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260914T221932Z
CREATED:20260731T030329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T221932Z
UID:32608-1790157600-1790172000@greenup.on.ca
SUMMARY:Restoration Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Join for Restoration Wednesdays at GreenUP Ecology Park in September! This series offers an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful outdoor work\, learn about native plants and invasive species\, and connect with like-minded community members. \nLearn something new each week! From native and invasive plant identification\, to strategies for managing invasive species\, and preparing restoration areas for planting and regeneration. \nNo experience is necessary\, just a willingness to learn and get your hands dirty! \nWhat to Bring:\nSturdy\, closed-toe shoes\nLong pants & sun protection (hat\, sunscreen)\nRain coat (weather dependent)\nWater bottle\nLunch and snacks \nAccessibility & Weather:\nWe aim to make these events flexible and inclusive. Tasks will involve bending\, kneeling\, digging\, and walking on uneven terrain. If you are unsure about your capacity\, let us know; we’ll find a way for you to contribute meaningfully! In heavy rain\, we will switch to sheltered tasks. If you have accessibility needs or concerns\, please get in touch with us in advance. We have an accessible washroom. However\, only some areas of the Park are fully accessible to mobility device users. \nPerks for Volunteers:\nLearn hands-on ecological restoration skills.\nMeet great people and engage with your community.\nEnjoy a one-time 10% discount off native plant purchases at our Native Tree and Plant Nursery. \nQuestions?\nWe’ll reach out to confirm your attendance and provide additional information. You can also email us at ecologypark@greenup.on.ca with any questions or concerns. \n  \nTo volunteer at this event\, sign-up here: GreenUP Volunteer Portal!
URL:https://greenup.on.ca/event/restoration-wednesday-09-23/
LOCATION:GreenUP Ecology Park\, 1899 Ashburnham Drive\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9L1P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ecology Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greenup.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Volunteer-Stewardship-Series_EventbriteIMAGE_2026_Sept-b-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T165326Z
CREATED:20260813T164910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T165326Z
UID:32788-1790427600-1790434800@greenup.on.ca
SUMMARY:Growing Together: Gardening with Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Join GreenUP and the Peterborough & Area Master Gardeners for the fourth Growing Together workshop at GreenUP Ecology Park! \nOn Saturday\, September 26th from 1 to 3pm\, come explore the world of pollinators: why we want them\, how to get them and how to grow and keep them. There will also be a native plant giveaway so you can grow your own pollinator paradise. \nDate: September 26\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nLocation: GreenUP Ecology Park (1899 Ashburnham Dr.\, Peterborough\, ON\, K9L 1P8) \nSpots are limited and pre-registration is required. Please click here to register. \nThis series is made possible through the Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors program
URL:https://greenup.on.ca/event/growing-together-gardening-with-pollinators/
LOCATION:GreenUP Ecology Park\, 1899 Ashburnham Drive\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9L1P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Ecology Park,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greenup.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GrowingTogetherSeries_GardeningWithPollinators-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR