Our stories

Filter
181 results
Woman looking at public art pieces along walk way.
Public places
The essential public spaces of Evergreen’s Curator of the Public Art Program

Charlene K. Lau shares these examples of how art can keep public space accessible to all.

Published on July 5, 2022

Community
Through an Indigenous lens: a shift from placemaking to placekeeping

Matthew Hickey, architect and partner at Two Row Architect, an Indigenous owned and operated architecture firm, explains how city builders can prioritize placekeeping.

Published on June 15, 2022

Arts & culture
‘The capacity to expand understanding’ — how art inspires placekeeping

Evergreen Elder in Residence Wyandot Elder Taǫmęˀšreˀ/Catherine Tammaro shares how placekeeping drives her work, and the connection between art and place.

Published on June 14, 2022

Nature
5 revitalized urban greenspaces to help you connect with nature

Urban parks and trails are vital for those living near city centres. Here are our favourite new and upcoming greenspace projects.

Published on May 16, 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

Innovation
10 innovative community solutions to tackle climate change

Ten projects that are at the heart of building resilience across Canada.

Published on March 14, 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

Sustainability & climate
Go green for the holidays: 6 ideas for a sustainable season

Evergreen’s tips for how to make this holiday season more sustainable.

Published on November 19, 2021

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

Get the Evergreen newsletter

This isn’t just another org update. The Evergreen newsletter is a conversation about the most pressing city-building issues. Subscribe for stories, interviews, events, resources, careers and more.