Evergreen Brick Works Blog
September 1, 2010
Day 23: Mark Wilson is the root of change
Mark and Marlene Wilson on holiday in Oytag Glacier Park near Kasgar in
China. (Photo Credit: Mark J. Wilson)
We are counting down to our historic Grand Opening. See you there!
Recently, Mark Wilson generously contributed to The Campaign for Evergreen Brick Works. Mark shares a bit about himself and what makes Evergreen Brick Works such a special place.
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August 30, 2010
Day 26… A great way to fill your calendar this fall
Come on down! (Photo: Lyle Sadavoy)We are counting down to our historic Grand Opening. See you there!
Evergreen Brick Works was recently listed as #30 in the 100 great things to do this fall by the National Post. After our Grand Opening, we’ll be open every day of the week. Hop on the free shuttle bus from Broadview station or jump on your bike. See you soon!
August 27, 2010
Day 27: Artisan Fair takes on a Latin vibe this weekend
Do you know what Mate is? What about Pinchitos Morunos? Come out this Sunday to find out!
Antique woodworking lathe demonstration. Photo: Mike Derblich
To celebrate the end of the summer months, we are hosting an Artisan Fair featuring street food, music, and beautifully crafted and sustainable products made locally but retaining their Latin roots. Come out between 11am and 4pm to dance the Merengue while listening to the live latin sounds of Mexico Amigo. ¡Gracias y hasta pronto!
August 26, 2010
28 Days… Local Food Court
We are counting down to our historic Grand Opening. See you there!
Farm fresh produce and locally prepared foods are on offer at our farmers’ markets. (Photos: Melissa Yu)Today marked the second last Bay-Adelaide Farmers’ Market and it was another successful day.
The air was crisp and hinted that fall is near, pulling us into a reflective mood. As the market evolved over the course of the summer, the community started seeing it as more of a local food court. While there are farmers at the market each week, the majority are smaller food producers selling healthy, ready-made lunches, treats and other prepared foods.
It is this realization that has opened up an interesting discussion about what constitutes a farmers’ market and created another opportunity to engage our market community in an honest and collaborative discussion about how to bring local sustainable food into the city.
We’re interested in your thoughts–feel free to use the comment section below.
August 25, 2010
29 Days …And We’re (almost) Off!
We are counting down to our historic Grand Opening. See you there!
The bins have arrived to pack up our national office, and we’re getting ready for our big move to the Centre for Green Cities at Evergreen Brick Works over the next couple of weeks. With around eighty people on three floors, it’s a big job but we’re working together to get it done and still have a few laughs along the way.
Joanne and Jenn, getting a head start.We can’t wait to get down to Evergreen Brick Works and to be surrounded by nature in the middle of the city. Don’t forget to mark off our Grand Opening celebrations on your calendar, and stay tuned for more information about our Community Day Festival.
August 24, 2010
30 Days until Grand Opening
Today marks the 30-day countdown to the historic Grand Opening of Evergreen Brick Works. Keep your eye on this blog because we are going to share something new and exciting about Evergreen with you until September 25.
Evergreeners celebrating the launch of the public campaign!
From tidbits about our new home at Evergreen Brick Works in the LEED Platinum Centre for Green Cities, to special events and innovative projects, you won’t want to miss a thing.
Today also marks another historic milestone for Evergreen: the launch of our first public campaign! This is an invitation to our community to be the root of change and join the campaign for Evergreen Brick Works. Learn more about how you can join in and donate or fundraise today!
August 19, 2010
Wild for Blueberries
Grooving with the Lowbush Stringband, Bluegrass Band. (Photo: Melissa Yu)by: Melissa Yu
This past Sunday, Evergreen Brick Works celebrated our first-ever Wild Blueberry Festival. With our sponsors, the Wild Blueberry Association of North America, we had over 1,500 visitors down to the site – adults, youth, children and Evergreen staff and volunteers alike could be found grooving to the live bluegrass music and enjoying the delicious blueberry treats prepared by some of Toronto’s best chefs, including Brad Long and Chris McDonald.
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August 18, 2010
Sunday Yoga will Stretch Out Your Weekend
Salute the sun under open skies. (Photo: Mike Derblich)Stretch out your week’s worries and nourish your mind, body and soul with outdoor yoga sessions at Evergreen Brick Works every Sunday morning, led by Jennifer Findlay of Core Essence Development and other unique yoga instructors from around the city!
Suggested fee $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. For dates, times and more events, visit our calendar.
August 16, 2010
Green City Adventurers Take Over Evergreen Brick Works
By: Michelle Laporte
Fifteen young adventurers descended upon the ravines and trails at Evergreen Brick Works for our first week of camp, proving that nature is the best playground.
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August 13, 2010
Cup Plant – Now In Bloom at Evergreen Gardens
Cup plant in bloom: Photographer: Bransford, W.D. Mrs. @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Native Plant Information Network Image Gallery. (normal)
The big, brassy native cup plant is now in bloom at Evergreen Gardens and available for $8.69.
Cup plant, Silphium perfoliatum, is a beautiful native Ontario plant. Its large stature, (6 to 9 feet tall), and wide, tapered leaves are further complemented by an abundance of open yellow flowers. The flowers are in bloom now and will re-bloom well into the autumn.
This is a sun-loving plant. Its leaves clasp onto the stems forming a vessel that retains rain water and dew. Its common name is derived from this ingenious cup. Cup plant takes full sun, drought and clay conditions. While in bloom, hummingbirds and butterflies will be attracted to the plant’s nectar. After pollination, birds will visit the plant to feast on its seeds. If you want to see mature stands of this plant, take a walk into the Don Valley Brick Works Park behind Evergreen Brick Works. It grows in abundance back there.
