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Arts & culture
‘The capacity to expand understanding’ — how art inspires placekeeping

Evergreen Elder in Residence Wyandot Elder Taǫmęˀšreˀ/Catherine Tammaro shares how placekeeping drives her work, and the connection between art and place.

Published on June 14, 2022

Nature
5 revitalized urban greenspaces to help you connect with nature

Urban parks and trails are vital for those living near city centres. Here are our favourite new and upcoming greenspace projects.

Published on May 16, 2022

Kids & education
Bringing nature back to school: Q&A with principal Cheryl Hayles

Climate Ready Schools pilot project at Milton, Ontario public school will boost outdoor play and environmental literacy.

Published on May 16, 2022

Innovation
10 innovative community solutions to tackle climate change

Ten projects that are at the heart of building resilience across Canada.

Published on March 14, 2022

Kids & education
Kids need better school grounds — here’s how we can create them

How can we create better outdoor spaces for our kids? Our Climate Ready Schools program asks just that.

Published on January 13, 2022

Sustainability & climate
Go green for the holidays: 6 ideas for a sustainable season

Evergreen’s tips for how to make this holiday season more sustainable.

Published on November 19, 2021

Kids & education
5 tips for teaching kids outdoors heading into colder weather

Here’s how you can you keep kids engaged while keeping warm.

Published on November 9, 2021

Large blue wave sculpture coming out of the ground along coastline with boat in the back.
Public places
The essential public spaces of a leading social anthropologist

We’re chatting with city-building leaders about the public spaces they find themselves returning to, and why.

Published on November 9, 2021

Health & wellbeing
How one community hub is breaking down barriers to getting on a bike

The Gateway Bicycle Hub in Toronto is bringing a community together through biking

Published on October 4, 2021

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