Native Tree Fundraiser
Sue Sauve and Katherine McGuiness are hosting a native tree fundraiser for the Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough. When you order a tree from us, we will deliver the tree to your property, work with you to choose the best site, plant it with rich soil amendments and provide animal protection. If you are more than 30 minutes from Peterborough, contact Sue Sauve before ordering. The species of trees we are offering are silver maple, black cherry, paper birch and tamarack. Trees are $50 each, except for the tamaracks, which are $25 because they are smaller.
We purchased the trees through the Otonabee Conservation annual tree sale. Orders will be received from Earth Day, April 22 until May 16th. Once we have your order, we will contact you to arrange a time to plant the tree(s) at your property.
The trees we plant will be small, 1’ to 2’ high, giving them the best opportunity to develop great roots so these trees can live a long time. We chose these species because they are native trees that support wildlife and biodiversity. Different species of trees require different amounts of light and moisture. Here is a brief summary of the conditions that the trees we are offering require.
Silver Maple
Moisture: grows best in moist soil.
Shade: slightly shade tolerant but grows best in full sun.
Soil: grows best in rich soil.
Black Cherry
Moisture: tolerates a variety of moisture levels.
Shade: grows best in full sun.
Soil: grows in a variety of soils.
White Birch
Moisture: can tolerate a variety of moisture levels.
Shade: intolerant — needs full sun.
Soil: can tolerate a variety of soils.
Tamarack
Moisture: tolerates varied moisture levels but is often found on wet sites.
Shade: intolerant of shade — needs full sun.
Soil: grows in a variety of soils.
Contact Sue Sauve for more information.
Peer Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Neurodivergent Kids
Gather with parents and caregivers facing common issues of parenting kids with neurodivergence. Share experiences, resources, comfort, encouragement and support, and receive the same in return. Contact Lori Hayes at uu.ptbo.outreach@gmail.com for more information.
Youth Group
Once a month hang out. Games, activities, real talk - all are welcome. Contact Lori Hayes at uu.ptbo.outreach@gmail.com for more information.
The Blue Horse Café
Our annual Blue Horse Café event is coming soon! Get your tricks, poems and songs together to participate in the talent show. Tickets are available now - $20 per person, accessible $10 option and people under 16 are free! Doors open at 6:30 pm.
An Exercise in Understanding
The blanket exercise is a powerful and interactive learning experience that explores 500+ year relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Join us for an opportunity to begin healing our relationship with each other and the land. Through repositioning ourselves around the room in response to questions and stories, we create visual and visceral vignettes that expand our understanding of the history of these lands. This event will be facilitated by Mshkiki Gitigaan Kwe and a contribution of $15 to $30 is appreciated, but your presence is most important, so please sign up to attend and come!
Refugee Settlement Fundraiser
Come join us for a wonderful evening of music with Wes Collett-Taylor and Friends - to drive the cold winter away! This event is a fundraiser for our Refugee Settlement Committee who is working to bring another family from Afghanistan.
About Our Musical Lead - Wes C-T
Wes C-T is a musician and music educator from Turtle Island, who grew up in Peterborough attending PUF the magic fellowship. Wes currently lives in Toronto; their musical endeavours range from folksy to the experimental with plenty of room in between for samba, jazz, and pop. When they can’t afford to hire bandmates Wes is known to get a bit lonely, so they would appreciate it if you come to the Wes Needs a Band show.
Tickets are $30 for regular admission, $15 for students and free for under 12.
Games Night
Bring a friend or a family member and a game to share! RSVP to Lori, the Director of Outreach to Families
Candlelight Service
Let’s gather on Christmas Eve to celebrate the themes of this December holiday season with a service of song, readings, reflection, and candlelight. Together we’ll contemplate our sources of hope in dark times.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Join together with friends as we gather on the lower level of the building for an all-ages celebration of the Winter Solstice. Games, activities, and refreshments along with song and ceremony will help us mark the shortest day of the year and welcome the return of the sun.
Celebrating the Season
Do you find the December holidays stressful?
Have you often longed to make the season more spiritual and meaningful and less materialistic?
Ever wonder just what it is that you’re celebrating?
Are you worried that your children and family only see Christmas as a time to get things?
This afternoon-long workshop will help you find answers to how you can have the kind of holiday you have always longed for.