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Get your hands dirty this spring at planting and stewardship events across the city. Below are some highlights. Be sure to visit our event calendar for the latest on events in your area and sign up! Everyone is welcome. |
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Evergreen Brick Works
Everyone is welcome to join our weekly gardening groups, Tuesdays 6–8pm, starting April 12. On April 23, celebrate Earth Day with an invasive species pull from 10am–Noon.
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Kitchener
Evergreen is excited about our new partnership with the City of Kitchener. Our work will focus on stewardship and restoration at the Huron Natural Area. The Earth Day tree planting event is set for Saturday, April 23.
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Markham
We’re back in Markham this year, with events in parks and open spaces across the municipality, including native tree and shrub planting at Huntington Park on May 4 and a wildflower planting at Fierheller Park on May 7. Plus, relax your mind, body and soul on June 5 at Range Valley Park, where we will be combining the ancient art of Tai Chi with our restoration efforts!
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Mississauga
Mississauga is going global—join us for International Day of Biodiversity at McKechnie Woods Park on May 14! We’re celebrating Earth Day at Rathwood Park on April 30 and you can take part in other events this spring at Erindale Park, Osprey Marsh, Shelby Woods and more. |
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Parc Downsview Park
At our annual Downsview Park Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 17, come learn about Canada’s first national urban park and Evergreen’s efforts to help establish the Canada Forest—the only urban forest in Canada. Plus, learn about stormwater management, the native tree nursery and small animal habitat.
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Richmond Hill
Join Evergreen and the Town of Richmond Hill at planting and stewardship events across the municipality, including a native tree planting at Phyllis Rawlinson Park on April 16 & April 17 and stewardship at Hunter’s Point Park on April 19. You can celebrate International Biodiversity Day by planting a tree and nurturing wildlife habitat at Russell Tilt Park on May 28. |
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Green City Family
The Chan family from Richmond Hill were some of our most dedicated volunteers in 2010. Find out what inspires them to dig in for Evergreen. |
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Focus On Diversity
Evergreen is committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace. In order to help us achieve this goal, Evergreen has engaged Turner Consulting Group to conduct an Organizational Diversity Audit. The results will be used to make recommendations for creating a more inclusive and welcoming work environment for all employees, interns and volunteers. Your input is necessary to ensure that all voices are heard and we hope that you will participate in the online survey and/or focus groups. Your input will be confidential. Please contact Melissa Watanabe, Evergreen’s HR Manager, if you have any questions. |
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Labrador Tea
This hardy bog plant, attractive to pollinators and a traditional remedy for stomach and respiratory ailments, can be found all across Canada and is a native plant we love. |
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Join us to celebrate Earth Day and Evergreen's 20th Anniversary. The festival takes place over two days with many ways to get involved. From food prep and serving to helping out around the site. |
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Get your hands dirty at our annual Earth Day event at Downsview Park! Help out with planting, lead groups and answer questions about Evergreen. |
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Calling all green thumbs! Help out at our new and improved Evergreen Garden Market to ensure that plant stock is thriving. |
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We’re looking for dynamic, knowledgable board members to help lead Evergreen into the future. |
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Help us kick off the season at Evergreen Brick Works by getting involved with this two-day event on energy and sustainability for kids and families. |
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Use your imagination, creativity and passion for crafts to lead children in artsy activities Saturday mornings during the Farmers’ Market. |
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Help us roll out the welcome mat! Greet visitors to the Young Welcome Centre with your bright smile and share your knowledge of Evergreen Brick Works and programs on site. |
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Help connect Toronto’s communities with nature in the heart of the city. You can volunteer at the Farmers’ Market, special events and regular programs. |
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Use your people skills to spread the word about Evergreen and Evergreen Brick Works throughout Toronto. |
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Use your Nature Specialist skills to lead volunteer groups in wildlife studies and monitoring at Evergreen Brick Works.
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City of Mississauga
Credit Valley Conservation
Parc Downsview Park
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Town of Markham
Town of Oakville
Town of Richmond Hill
University of Toronto Mississauga
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 Evergreen is a not-for-profit organization that makes cities more livable. By deepening the connection between people and nature, and empowering Canadians to take a hands-on approach to their urban environments, Evergreen is improving the health of our cities—now and for the future. |
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Photo credits: Rolla Tahir (Top Image), Lori Harrison (Shovels, Downsview Park Event Assistant), Claire Ellenwood (EBW Stewardship), Sung Soo (Downsview Park Planting), Brenda Taylor (Labrador tea), Melissa Yu (EBW Event Assistant, Kids World of Energy Assistant), Shadi Edarehchi (Chimney Court Crafter), Sarah Weaver (Welcome Hosts), Hellen Klassen (Program Assistant), Vera Gillman (Community Ambassador).
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