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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

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

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

person on a bicycle in the city during the winter with snowy streets
Health & wellbeing
Your guide to winter cycling

Great public spaces let us cycle all four seasons — here’s how to gear up for a chilly ride. 

Published on November 12, 2023

Nature
How community gardening blossoms as a public space solution

From building resilient communities to providing essential habitats, community gardening is seeding change.

Published on July 27, 2023

Health & wellbeing
The power of public spaces: Fitness beyond four walls

In our latest guest writer post, fitness columnist and personal trainer Paul Landini talks about training outdoors and shares some easy public space exercises.

Published on July 16, 2023

Sustainability & climate
Canada's first Climate Ready School: it's greener, cooler and inspiring community

As the first school year winds down, Irma Coulson Public School staff say the impact of the transformed space has been far-reaching.

Published on May 15, 2023

Health & wellbeing
Why community sports in public spaces are the ultimate game changer

In our latest guest writer series, author Perry King notes that parks, community centres, and playgrounds unlock opportunities for social and public gatherings.

Published on May 10, 2023

Kids & education
10 fun and easy outdoor activities for kids

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

Published on May 7, 2023

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