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Sustainability & climate
Science is everywhere: bringing it into public spaces with the Ontario Science Centre

The Ontario Science Centre is bringing fun-filled activities to Evergreen Brick Works this month. We spoke to them about making science accessible and fun in new spaces.

Published on April 15, 2025

Kids & education
Our favourite photos from the 2025 March Break Camp

Kids returned to school with some amazing memories. Here are the highlights from March Break Camp at Evergreen Brick Works. 

Published on March 21, 2025

Nature
Live too far from nature? Evergreen brings nature play to life even in the urban jungle

Learn how our Nature Play and Learning Lab teaches participants to embrace the wild in the city and reconnect kids with nature. 

Published on March 17, 2025

Kids & education
How ideas tested at Evergreen Brick Works led to Canada’s first Climate Ready School ground

The Children’s Garden started with two mounds of dirt. Here’s how it continues to shape our work more than 15 years later. 

Published on March 13, 2025

Nature
Snow much fun: 5 snow sculptures beyond the snowman

Whether in the backyard or public park, you’ll be the talk of the neighbourhood with these cool snow creations.  

Published on December 17, 2024

OUTLoud North Bay, a community center for youth
Community
A place to belong: inside OUTLoud North Bay

We took a tour of OUTLoud North Bay, a safe space for youth to build a strong and supportive community in which individuals can support, learn, collaborate and inspire each other.

Published on November 16, 2024

Kids & education
The importance of 'wonder' in reconnecting children to nature

In our latest guest author post, Melissa Peters, co-creator of the children’s television show Secrets of the Forest, writes about sparking the feeling of wonder.

Published on September 16, 2024

Kids & education
Crafts with kids: try these nature favourites

Published on September 4, 2024

Kids & education
A recap of the 2024 Adventure Camp season

Our resourceful team accomplished an incredible summer, despite the unprecedented challenges from July’s flood.

Published on August 26, 2024

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