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In Photos: Evergreen Unveils Canada’s First Climate Ready School Ground

The new climate-resilient school ground is opening to students and the community. Here’s a peek at the transformed space.

Published on October 5, 2022

Kids & education
Introducing Canada’s First Climate Ready School

A partnership between Evergreen and the Halton District School Board is transforming a Milton, Ontario school ground to help adapt to a changing climate.

Published on September 13, 2022

Kids & education
How Outdoor Education is Building Connection to the Natural World

Evergreen facilitators share their experience leading outdoor education programs for children and youth.

Published on September 12, 2022

Kids & education
Bringing nature back to school: Q&A with principal Cheryl Hayles

Climate Ready Schools pilot project at Milton, Ontario public school will boost outdoor play and environmental literacy.

Published on May 16, 2022

Kids & education
Kids need better school grounds — here’s how we can create them

How can we create better outdoor spaces for our kids? Our Climate Ready Schools program asks just that.

Published on January 13, 2022

Kids & education
5 tips for teaching kids outdoors heading into colder weather

Here’s how you can you keep kids engaged while keeping warm.

Published on November 9, 2021

Health & wellbeing
Want to improve kids’ mental health? Get outside

Can outdoor learning and play make a difference in kids mental health? And if so, what can we do about it?

Published on September 15, 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

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