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Family Day weekend fun at Evergreen Brick Works

Connect with the ones you love at Evergreen Brick Works during Family Day weekend.

Published on January 25, 2024

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Community
Supporting Black-owned businesses at the Brick Works: a gift guide

Celebrate Black-owned businesses at our Farmers and Garden Markets in honour of Black History Month.

Published on January 24, 2024

Health & wellbeing
How cities contribute to our health and wellbeing: Q&A with Dr. Robin Mazumder

Evergreen talks to a neurourbanism expert (we’ll get into what that means in our conversation) about how urban spaces influence the way we feel, function and connect.

Published on January 18, 2024

People rollerskate and skateboard in public park with dog
Health & wellbeing
Good public spaces are our community’s healthiest places

How do public spaces boost your health? Here’s what you told us. 

Published on January 15, 2024

Sustainability & climate
10 Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions

Need ideas for your yearly goals? We asked staff, volunteers and supporters to share how they’ll help build resilient communities this year.

Published on December 27, 2023

Health & wellbeing
A healthy start to the new year at Evergreen Brick Works

Visit the Saturday Farmers Market, roast apples in the Children’s Garden and save the date for Seedy Saturdays!

Published on December 20, 2023

two kids play outside in the snow
Kids & education
10 fun and easy outdoor winter activities for kids

Keep your kids outdoors and entertained this winter break with these engaging and accessible activities, curated by Evergreen’s team of Outdoor Educators.

Published on December 13, 2023

A visitor at a farmers market speaks with a friendly market vendor
Health & wellbeing
Small connections, big impact: a remedy for social health in cities

New research reveals a crisis of isolation in urban areas. Can micro-connections be an antidote?

Published on November 24, 2023

People browse local handmade goods at the Evergreen Garden Market
Community
Join us at Evergreen Brick Works as we embark upon a new season!

December is nearly here, and with its arrival, our journey toward a Winter Wonderland begins.

Published on November 20, 2023

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