Enter our February 50/50 Raffle today for your chance to win big and support kids connecting with nature. Jackpot at over $5000!
Buy ticketsBuilding great public places is what we do every day — and that work is never done alone. We work with community builders across sectors to solve some of the most pressing issues cities face: climate change, housing affordability, and access to nature and public spaces.
Evergreen is a national non-profit transforming public spaces in our cities to build a healthier future for people and our planet.
We know that our public spaces need a change and transforming them takes a community of action. We want you to be part of that community.
Kids are spending significantly less time playing outside than previous generations. Is this what happens when we don’t keep the public realm safe for kids?
Published on August 18, 2024
Sociologist, scholar and 2024 Evergreen Conference speaker Eric Klinenberg explains how investing in public spaces can solve our cities’ most pressing challenges.
Published on August 18, 2024
Ravines not only provide numerous social benefits that improve the quality of life for residents, but are critical to climate resilience.
Published on August 15, 2024
Gardening deepens your relationship with the natural world. It also doesn’t hurt to grow a few veggies and have fun while you’re at it.
Published on August 12, 2024
You don’t need to leave the city to experience the great outdoors. Here’s our top five tips to get outside this season.
Published on August 11, 2024
A tour of Winnipeg’s LEED-certified living attraction, the first in our series of great public places.
Published on August 8, 2024
Join us on Saturdays in August for Tomato-palooza! Explore the magic of tomatoes at the Farmers Market, Garden Market and the Children’s Garden.
Published on July 24, 2024
Through talks, workshops, tours and play, this year’s conference will be a two-day respite to experience placemaking in action.
Published on July 22, 2024
We gathered leaders in kids programming from Evergreen, Outward Bound Canada and the Pine Project to find out how connecting with the natural world helps youth build leadership, problem-solving skills and more.
Published on July 19, 2024
Evergreen News is Evergreen’s national newsletter focussed on promoting the work we do both locally and beyond. Be the first to read new stories, hear about upcoming events and access helpful resources on public spaces.