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Kids & education
Ask the experts: how nature play helps build real-world skills

We gathered leaders in kids programming from Evergreen, Outward Bound Canada and the Pine Project to find out how connecting with the natural world helps youth build leadership, problem-solving skills and more.

Published on July 19, 2024

Nature
Roommates! Here’s how we’re peacefully sharing our cities with wildlife

Exploring innovative urban infrastructure that helps us coexist with our animal friends, from simple animal crossing signs to expansive networks of bee highways.

Published on July 17, 2024

Nature
All our relations – moving away from human-centric perspectives

Recognizing our interconnectedness with every living being can lead to a deeper understanding of our place on Earth.

Published on July 7, 2024

Sustainability & climate
Our cooling canopy: how do we grow the urban forest?

Cities are becoming more and more vulnerable to extreme heat. Even a small increase in canopy cover could make the difference.

Published on June 14, 2024

Nature
Explore with us: native plants at Evergreen Brick Works

Native plants embody the definition of placekeeping; instead of bringing in new things, we can find ways to honour what’s already there. 

Published on June 12, 2024

Two kids walking in green space
Health & wellbeing
Less screen time and more green time

Help us reconnect children to the great outdoors.

Published on April 4, 2024

Innovation
The invaluable nature-based solution to the climate crisis is…

Freshwater ecosystems! Wetlands store more carbon than any other ecosystem, including forests.

Published on March 20, 2024

Nature
Gear up for spring with our cycling safety checklist

Spring is the perfect time to connect with nature on two wheels — learn about the ABC checks before you head out on the trail.

Published on March 13, 2024

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

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