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For Urban Agriculture Month, we’re highlighting Toronto and GTA-based urban farmers from our Saturday Farmers Market and Evergreen Garden Market

The Brick Works was designed to be a place where the world can experience sustainable practices that enable thriving cities of the future.

After flooding at Evergreen Brick Works, this year’s conference redoubles our shared commitment to climate-ready spaces—and each other

Our resourceful team accomplished an incredible summer, despite the unprecedented challenges from July’s flood.

We spoke to Yang Chen, a percussionist based in Toronto and coordinator of Labyrinth Ensemble, about performing in public spaces. 

Kids are spending significantly less time playing outside than previous generations. Is this what happens when we don’t keep the public realm safe for kids?

Sociologist, scholar and 2024 Evergreen Conference speaker Eric Klinenberg explains how investing in public spaces can solve our cities’ most pressing challenges.

Ravines not only provide numerous social benefits that improve the quality of life for residents, but are critical to climate resilience.

Gardening deepens your relationship with the natural world. It also doesn’t hurt to grow a few veggies and have fun while you’re at it.