Every Evergreen BC project looks a little different. That's not only because land and conditions differ, but also because we work with the people that use these green spaces and shape a plan to steward, restore and create livable, vibrant, healthy outdoor gathering places.

School Greening

Richmond High School:

In an innovative partnership between parents, teachers, students and residents of the local seniors centre, Evergreen BC helped transform this barren school ground into imaginative and inspiring play areas. Together we introduced shade trees, outdoor classrooms and managed storm water, while engaging and educating volunteers, students and the community.

Our Impact:

• 1500 square foot garden with 13 new community garden beds, tool shed, drip irrigation system and greenhouses
• Hands on learning for high school students through curriculum linked studies
• Innovative partnership between staff and students of Richmond High School, young mothers of Colts Daycare, and Richmond Seniors Society

Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds Program

One of Evergreen's national program offerings, Learning Grounds provides funding and expertise to transform barren school grounds into healthy, natural and creative outdoor classrooms. Every year, Evergreen BC funds 10 to 15 projects across the province and provides safe, healthy places to play and learn.

Urban Greening

Jericho Beach Park:

Vancouver's third largest park, Jericho Beach Park is a popular recreation destination and a critical community resource. With a legacy of industrial use, dumping and invasive plants, its natural habitats, fish and wildlife are under threat.

Our Impact:

• Since 2005, more than 5,000 volunteers have planted over 8,000 trees and shrubs and removed 115 cubic metres of invasive plants to ensure a balanced ecosystem.

North Vancouver's Mahon Park:

Since 2003, Evergreen BC has worked with the City of North Vancouver for this stewardship project, offering monthly work parties, educational opportunities and outreach to local schools and multicultural community groups to increase community engagement and build awareness of the park's natural beauty.

Our Impact:

• 4 630 volunteers contributing over 7,145 hours
• 1, 886 hours for lectures and interpretive walks
• 72, 862 metres of park cleared
• 565.5 cubic metres of invasive plants removed and 8, 196 native plants planted

Vancouver’s City Hall Community Garden:

A combination of individual and community plots makes this community garden a hub of activity and ecological learning and engagement. Gardeners from different backgrounds come together to appreciate nature and participate in workshops and work parties.

Awareness

Earth Day at Jericho Beach Park

For the past 10 years, Evergreen BC has welcomed the community to celebrate nature at its Earth Day celebration. In addition to planting thousands of trees with the Jericho Stewardship Group, this free, family-friendly event features workshops, nature walks, music, food, First Nations festivities, and an exhibitor's fair.

Our Impact:

• Planted 1077 native plants
• Welcomed over 400 community members, relied on 40 volunteers, hosted 16 local organizations, led 3 educational workshops, were entertained by 2 stilt-walkers and ate an untellable numbers of crepes.