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Volunteer Spotlight: Q&A with Anisa Karimjee

To create special places, we need the next generation to participate in community placemaking. Hear from one of our young volunteers about why public spaces are so vital.

Published on September 14, 2023

Two artists performing, one with an acoustic guitar and the other singing with some papers, tp a group of children in front of an unlit fire pit, brick chimney in the summer.
Kids & education
A recap of the 2023 Adventure & Bike Ventures Camp season

Thank you for an amazing season!

Published on September 5, 2023

Arts & culture
How public art connects me to Toronto’s history

In our latest guest writer post, art curator and writer Katie Lawson talks about the power of public art.

Published on August 16, 2023

Arts & culture
Supporting and sustaining public art for future generations

Evergreen’s new Institute for Public Art and Sustainability is tackling issues like equity, inclusivity and ecological resilience in the arts sector.

Published on August 14, 2023

Sustainability & climate
Beating the heat: 6 sustainable solutions for a cooler home

Record-breaking temperatures in Canada and across the globe are revealing the need for innovative climate adaptation measures.

Published on August 11, 2023

Arts & culture
Public art: Bringing the community together one mural at a time

A Q&A with Julia Prajza, the artist who led the painting of the community mural at Evergreen Brick Works.

Published on August 8, 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

Public places
The essential public spaces of Jen Angel, Evergreen’s CEO

In our ongoing series, we ask city-building leaders about their favourite places.

Published on July 19, 2023

Public places
Are these the best beaches across Canada?

Public beaches offer a natural reprieve from the heat and increase our feelings of connection to the plentiful lakes and oceans around us.

Published on July 18, 2023

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