Children and young adults aren't just preparing to be the advocates of the future, they're already participating in transformative projects that help shape our surroundings in the present.
In this edition of Evergreen News, we focus on empowering the next generation to become stewards of the land and the places they cherish. See climate-adaptive design through the eyes of students; be inspired by Evergreen's younger volunteers; and learn (and support) how nature-based education is building connection to the natural world.
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Students buzz about Canada's first Climate Ready School ground! |
In 2022, Evergreen, in partnership with the Halton District School board, opened Canada’s first Climate Ready School. One year later, Evergreen visited Irma Coulson Public School in Milton, Ontario to ask students about their favourite play features, having class outdoors and whether other schools should look like this. |
How young volunteers are helping build vibrant public spaces |
To create truly special places, we need to engage the next generation.This month, Evergreen wanted to connect with young placemakers in our community. We’re excited to chat with Anisa Karimjee, a Grade 11 student in Toronto who volunteers at Evergreen Brick Works. "We young people will need these spaces in the future to enjoy," she says. |
'Spending time in nature has the potential to create shifts in society' |
Back to school doesn’t have to mean back indoors. With both in-person and virtual education programs, Evergreen’s children and youth outdoor education programs focus on building lasting connections between students, educators and the natural world. Read what Evergreen facilitators have to say about building a connection to the natural world. |
Stories we're reading from around the web |
• 50 must-do fall activities for families: Today's Parent
• Public Spaces as an Antidote to Isolation: Project for Public Spaces
• Infographic: Our favourite public space hacks: Evergreen
• Urban Parks Should Be a Greater Part of the Healthcare System: THE DIRT
• A recap of the 2023 Adventure & Bike Ventures Camp season: Evergreen |
It’s crucial that kids have access to nature |
We know that reconnecting with nature can improve our health in many ways.🍃 Nature-based education shows time and time again the reparative effects it can have on a child's mental health.
Your donation is instrumental in ensuring that more children have access to nature and these life-changing experiences. More subsidized school trips to the Brick Works. More free Nature Play in our unique Children’s Garden. By donating today, you'll be investing in the growth and mental well-being of young minds |
Explore our nature-based education resource hub |
Check out our portal of activity books for students of all ages. Connect to nature through arts and crafts, learn about the impacts of climate change or understand the role of a Nature Ally. Bookmark the page as we continue to add more! |
What does reconciliation mean? |
Working towards truth and reconciliation is a journey. As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation later this month, we're exploring the Civic-Indigenous Placekeeping and Partnership Building Toolkit glossary page, learning more about terms like reconciliation, placekeeping and Two-Eyed Seeing. Click below to see the glossary page.
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Join us virtually for the Evergreen Conference |
People and organizations across sectors and across the country are coming together to explore how public places can work harder for both people and planet. Even though the in-person tickets to the Evergreen Conference are now sold out, you can still join us virtually! |
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In our Employee Spotlight series, we share the voices and perspectives of the Evergreen team. Next up is our Q&A with Fatima Ali, Program Officer, Children's Programming. Fatima talks about nature-based education at Evergreen and shares some of the animals she's spotted recently at Evergreen Brick Works. |
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We are looking for skilled, passionate individuals to join our growing team. As Evergreen works to build thriving cities that are livable and green, we are dedicated to developing a workforce that reflects the spaces in which we live and work. Visit our careers page |
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In our work creating a healthier future through better public spaces, we come across terms that would be considered jargon in everyday conversations. But, this is difficult when trying to create inclusive places. Learn about our Word of the Month below, and check out our City Builder Glossary for more. |
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