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A recap of the 2025 Adventure Camp season

That’s a wrap on summer camp at Evergreen Brick Works! Here are the highlights.

Published on September 22, 2025

Community
Your ultimate fall guide to Evergreen Brick Works

Just 15 minutes from downtown Toronto, Evergreen Brick Works offers areas to catch the fall colours, enjoy our Saturday Farmers Market, experience the Day of the Dead and more.

Published on September 19, 2025

Kids & education
The Children's Garden is open! Here’s what’s inside

We made exciting improvements to bring you even more fun-filled, nature-based play at the Brick Works. Come play, explore and connect with nature.

Published on September 18, 2025

Kids & education
Full circle: campers turned counsellors nurture a love for nature

In their own words, former campers reflect on their summers at the Brick Works and returning to lead the next generation.

Published on September 16, 2025

Public places
Our favourite pet-friendly public spaces across Canada

Beaches, parks, plazas and more — your furry friends enjoy the city just as much as you do.

Published on August 17, 2025

picture of Evergreen staff member as a child
Kids & education
A walk down memory lane: revisiting childhood play spaces

We asked our Evergreen staff to reflect on outdoor places that shaped their childhoods — and still shape them today — and this is what they shared. 

Published on July 3, 2025

Nature
Birding 101: A guide for beginners

We asked the host of The Warblers podcast for their top birdwatching tips. Here’s what they shared.

Published on June 17, 2025

Nature
Garden to glass: 5 nature-inspired summer drinks

Summer is the perfect time to have fun with fresh and fruity drinks — especially when they’re made with seasonal ingredients! Read on to see our recipes.

Published on June 13, 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

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