Peterborough Environmental and Climate Action Expo

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural PtboEnviroX

The City of Peterborough celebrated the work the municipality and community partners are doing toward environmental and climate action at the first Environmental and Climate Action Expo (EnviroX) on September 23, 2022. EnviroX was an opportunity for residents to learn about initiatives and projects that are achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions and greater environmental sustainability since the declaration of the Climate Change Emergency in 2019. Under the Climate Emergency Declaration, the City committed to protecting the community, its economy, and ecosystems from the damaging impacts of climate change.

Peterborough's first official bird (the Great Blue Heron) was announced at EnviroX, in partnership with Bird Friendly Peterborough.

Photo Gallery: PtboEnviroX will appear here on the public site.

About EnviroX 

EnviroX included displays and demonstrations from different City departments and community organizations. The event was free to attend, and had a family-friendly atmosphere as well as a chance to ask staff questions about how Peterborough is tackling climate change issues.  

Location: Beavermead Park (2011 Ashburnham Dr.) and Ecology Park

Date: Friday, September 23, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Getting There

EnviroX displays can be accessed using the Trans-Canada Trail with entrances at Ecology Park (1899 Ashburnham Dr.) and Beavermead Park (2011 Ashburnham Dr.) trailheads. City vehicle displays will be positioned at the south end of the Beavermead Park parking lot near the entrance to the Trans-Canada Trail.

Transit Routes
The Lansdowne 7+A Bus with stops at Ashburnham at Ecology for the Ecology Park entrance and Marsdale at Ashburnham to access Beavermead Park.
Biking
Cyclist can access Ecology and Beavermead Parks using the Trans-Canada Trail or bike lanes on Ashburnham Drive. A complimentary bicycle valet parking service is being offered by B!KE (see site map).
Driving
Vehicles can enter EnviroX by driving to 2011 Ashburnham Dr., with parking in the north end parking lots of Beavermead Park. Overflow parking is located at 2150 Ashburnham Dr. in the East Gate Memorial Park lot.
Information Booths

Staffed information booths are located at Ecology and Beavermead Park trailheads (see site map).
Speeches

Event speeches commence at 12 p.m. until about 1 p.m. at the Ecology Park Pavilion (see site map below). More details to come.

Services and Washrooms
  • A Peterborough Utility Group mobile drinking station will be located in the Equipment Displays area of Beavermead Park next to the parking lot for attendees to refill water bottles and fountain drinking.
  • Accessible washrooms are located in Ecology Park and Beavermead Park.
  • Park your bike: a complimentary bicycle valet service is being offered to cyclists by B!KE. 

Public Health Guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the event
  • High-touch surfaces will be disinfected regularly
  • Physical distancing is encouraged
  • This is a mask-friendly event
  • Visitors are encouraged to check the Peterborough Public Health local community risk index and follow public health guidance
  • Visitors are encouraged to complete the COVID self-assessment tool and not attend if they are feeling ill

 

“Taking time to reflect on and celebrate the work being done since our declaration September 23, 2019 is important. This event will help showcase the work of the City and also provide inspiration and reenergize us to keep up this most important work,” said Councillor Kemi Akapo, who is co-chairing the event with Councillor Zippel. 

Who Will Be There?

Several City departments will be showcasing environmental and climate action initiatives at EnviroX. Check out each booth to see what the City is doing to improve sustainability, adaptability, and greenhouse gas mitigation in its operations and throughout the community. 

Key community partners working toward addressing environmental and climate issues will also be tabling at EnviroX.

Site Map

EnviroX Site Map

Description of locations on map
  • Transit stops are indicated on Ashburnham Drive at the intersection of Marsdale Avenue and near the Ecology Park entrance at 1899 Ashburnham Dr.
  • Accessible parking is available in the public parking lot in Beavermead Park, 2011 Ashburnham Dr.
  • Wayfinding stations will be located at the trailheads at Beavermead Park and Ecology Park.
  • In the Beavermead Park parking lot, Public Works, Environmental Protection and Transit will have vehicle displays. The water truck will be available at this location for free water bottle refills. The Bike Valet will also be available here.
  • Tents, displays and activities will be located along the paved trail in Ecology Park. On the east side of the trail you can visit the Peterborough Public Library, the Peterborough Museum and Archives, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Arenas and Facilities Management, Planning Services and Corporate Planning. On the west side of the trail you can visit Stormwater Management, Waste Management, Sustainability and Climate Change and Hiawatha First Nation.
  • Along the hard gravel pathway west of the paved trail, there will be features by Urban Forestry, Peterborough GreenUP, Otonabee Region Conservation Authority, Peterborough Public Health and the Riverview Park and Zoo.
  • Speeches will take place at the Ecology Park pavilion
  • Washroom facilities are located in Beavermead Park west of the parking lot and in Ecology Park near the entrance at 1899 Ashburnham Dr.