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Public places
5 urban trails across Canada you'll want to explore this summer

There are dozens of urban trails to investigate across Canada this summer. Here are some of our favourites.

Published on July 13, 2021

Health & wellbeing
How one landscape architect brings the idea of placekeeping into his work

Award-winning landscape architect Terence Radford shares his approach to transforming public spaces

Published on June 15, 2021

Sustainability & climate
How climate-ready design is transforming Canadian school grounds

Evergreen’s Climate Ready Schools first-of-its-kind pilot project take root in Milton, ON

Published on March 16, 2021

Public places
6 public spaces that got it right

All are designed with the same core values: inclusion, innovation and sustainability.

Published on January 11, 2021

Kids & education
Why outdoor classrooms are more important than ever

Renowned landscape architect Birgit Teichmann reimagines school grounds as resilient ecosystems that foster learning and play.

Published on November 23, 2020

Innovation
How can we re-Indigenize our cities?

And how can the principles of the Indigenous design can play a role?

Published on November 10, 2020

Arts & culture
Meet the new 3 Rs for your low-waste closet

Out with reduce, reuse and recycle. In with refuse, repurpose and rehome.

Published on April 8, 2019

Community
The changing world of volunteering

How our volunteers help shape our work at Evergreen.

Published on April 8, 2019

Nature
Ten essential steps to growing an apple tree at home

Before you begin planting, check out these top 10 essential tips for planting an apple tree in your backyard.

Published on September 13, 2018

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