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Meet the urban farmers making a difference in Toronto

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

Published on August 30, 2024

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Sustainability & climate
Evergreen Brick Works: bringing sustainable solutions to life!

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

Published on August 27, 2024

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Public places
Together in common purpose at the Evergreen Conference

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

Published on August 26, 2024

Kids & education
A recap of the 2024 Adventure Camp season

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

Published on August 26, 2024

Arts & culture
Rhythms of the city: music in public spaces brings communities to life

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

Published on August 19, 2024

Health & wellbeing
Growing up indoors: how biking with kids can help them reclaim their right to public space

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?

Published on August 18, 2024

Public places
Palaces for the people: building social infrastructure with Eric Klinenberg

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

Published on August 18, 2024

Sustainability & climate
Ravines and resiliency: a nature-based solution to climate change

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

Published on August 15, 2024

Nature
Connecting to nature through gardening: a guide for kids and adults

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.

Published on August 12, 2024

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