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Health & wellbeing
Does connection get harder with age?

Insights from the National Institute of Ageing on how our communities’ public spaces can support social health.

Published on March 19, 2026

Health & wellbeing
What city life means for our mental health

Public health and psychology experts say urban life can strain our mental health. But it can also support it.

Published on February 10, 2026

Kids & education
How my kids taught me to love winter again

In a new guest author story, the voice of ‘Kids in T.O.’ explains why winter is the best season to be outside.

Published on January 13, 2026

Woman enjoying a summer meal outside
Health & wellbeing
Help us build happier, healthier, stronger communities:

5 sessions you can’t miss at the 2026 Evergreen Conference

Published on December 18, 2025

Kids & education
Doctors’ orders: kids need more risky play

‘As safe as necessary, not as safe as possible.’ A new Canadian Paediatric Society report encourages risky play — we spoke with one of its co-authors.

Published on July 15, 2025

Health & wellbeing
Under cover: meet the people designing for shade in cities

We spoke with the experts that contributed to Toronto’s Shade Policy Committee

Published on June 19, 2025

Nature
Forest bathing: we’re not just in nature — we are nature

In our latest guest author story, Forest Bathing Club founder Emily Pleasance writes about being in a reciprocal relationship with nature.

Published on June 9, 2025

Evergreen Brickworks Satuday Farmers Market under the pavillions, fresh produce and people shopping.
Community
7 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day at Evergreen Brick Works

From hiking to markets to workshops, add a sustainable spin to your Mother’s Day plans.

Published on April 25, 2025

Health & wellbeing
How do we create a playful city?

Evergreen talks to a Dublin, Ireland-based not-for-profit that helps communities build vibrant play spaces.

Published on March 18, 2025

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