Ecology Park buzzed with family fun during end-of-summer celebration

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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...

Improving ecological literacy to benefit science, and neighbourhood gardens

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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

Education, From GreenUP, GreenUP 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...

A Family Night tradition returns to Ecology Park

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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...

Forest Walk with the Peterborough Field Naturalists at Ecology Park

The Peterborough Public Library latest One Book, One Ptbo Community Read features To Speak for the Trees by Diana Beresford-Kroeger. In honour of the author’s dedication to lifelong learning about trees, they’re hosting a guided walk through the trees at GreenUP...