Pretty in pink: Pacific bleeding heart
Project Neutral
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Residents of Riverdale and The Junction are invited to join experts and innovators in sustainable urban living to discuss how Project Neutral can enable meaningful and sustained neighbourhood-level change.
Where: 2nd Floor, Centre for Green Cities
Registration: RSVP at jonathan@projectneutral.org
Expert panels will address the following ideas:
- Municipally financed renewable energy retrofits
- Retrofitting Urban Neighbourhoods for District Energy
- Neighbourhood Carbon Co-ops: Using offsets to fund local projects
The Summit is being co-chaired by Councillor Paula Fletcher and Councillor Sarah Doucette and we are delighted to announce Tom Rand, author and Cleantech Lead Advisor at MaRS, as our key note speaker.
Project Neutral is an initiative that asks "What would happen if two Toronto neighbourhoods went carbon neutral?" For more information about this event, please visit their website.
Buying a Solar Energy System
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
A Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Solar Energy System
Blakes Room, 2nd Floor, Centre for Green Cities
$45 | Register online here!
Be solar smart! The new Ontario microFIT program is a great opportunity for homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint and save money. This workshop will demystify solar technology and teach homeowners what questions to ask when evaluating solar energy systems for their home.
Agenda
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Introduction
- Residential Energy and Renewable Energy Options
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Solar Energy Systems
- Solar Water Heating 101
- Photovolatics 101
- Fundamentals
- PV Issues and Safety
- Best Practices
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Ontarios FIT and Micro-Fit Program
- Description
- Payback and ROI (Return On Investment)
- Installation Options
- Leasing
- Ownership
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Solar Trailer Tour
- Testing PV–Hands On (Weather/Time Permitting)
Discovering the greener side of Vancouver with Sydney Kjellander
Youth Action Series returns to Mount Royal
Evergreen Leadership Forum 2012
Toronto
Bikes, BBQ & Beer
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Bike-in Movie Night
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Annual Bike Month Pancake Breakfast
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Queen Victoria’s Secret
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Queen Victoria’s Secret is the kick-off event of the Brewer’s Backyard, a new craft beer series taking place at EBW this summer.
Today we will be featuring beers from Great Lakes Brewing of Toronto and sandwiches from Fidel Gastro’s. But in the spirit of Queen Victoria’s Secret, you’ll have to come to the event to find out what unique beers Great Lakes will be revealing!
Where: Koerner Gardens and Holcim Gallery
Cost: Beer tasting: $6 per glass; Sandwiches: $6 each
About Brewer’s Backyard
The Brewer’s Backyard gives you a chance to learn about, try and meet the people behind the best beer Ontario has to offer. It’s as if you were drinking right in the backyards of the top brewers in the province.
Green Business Strategy Summit 2012
Toronto
ICCE 2012: International Conference on Clean Energy
Quebec City
SET 2012: 11th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies
Vancouver
ICEPR 2012: 2nd International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Remediation
Montreal
Transport Futures: Goods Movement & Mobility Pricing Forum
Toronto
Toronto ecoHousing Community Information Session
Toronto
ITU Symposium on ICTs, the Environment and Climate Change
Montreal
Project ECOSPHERE Environmental and Green Building Fair
Montreal
Degrowth in the Americas - International Conference
Montreal
Resilient Cities 2012, 3rd Global Forum on Urban Resilience and Adaptation
Bonn, Germany
Sustainable Energy Options Seminar
Woodbrige ON
EPIC Sustainable Living Expo
Vancouver
Free EcoCabs in support of Evergreen Brick Works
Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto: A sanctuary for families
Community Garden and Orchard Assistant
Community Development Assistant
Would you spend a month in a car to find solutions to Toronto’s commuter chaos?
Event Photographer
Engage your community and help trees “take root” across Canada
All Hands in the Dirt! Help Restore Nature
Russell Tilt Park, Richmond Hill
Event: Russell Tilt Park Community Restoration Planting
Date: Sunday, October 21, 2012
Time: 10am-noon
In partnership with the Town of Richmond Hill, Evergreen invites you to join in as we plant native trees and shrubs to create and enhance habitat in this open space! Everyone is welcome!
Celebrate nature with fellow community members and help make your local park a healthier place!
Russell Tilt Park is located off Blackforest Drive, north of Regatta Avenue and west of Yonge Street. An Evergreen representative will greet you on the east side of Coons Road, between Greyfriars Avenue and Pegasus Drive. Click here for a map.
For more information or to RSVP, Please contact Mildred Ho, Stewardship Coordinator mho@evergreen.ca or (416) 596-1495 ext. 303
Dig In! Plant a Tree
Russell Tilt Park, Richmond Hill
Event: Russell Tilt Park Community Restoration Planting
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Time: 10am-noon
In partnership with the Town of Richmond Hill, Evergreen invites you to join in as we plant native trees and shrubs to enhance the local biodiversity in this open space! Everyone is welcome!
Celebrate nature with fellow community members and help make your local park a healthier place!
Russell Tilt Park is located off Blackforest Drive, just north of Regatta Avenue and west of Yonge Street. An Evergreen representative will greet you on the west side of Blackforest Drive, between Regatta Avenue and Greyfriars Avenue. Click here for a map.
For more information or to RSVP, Please contact Mildred Ho, Stewardship Coordinator
mho@evergreen.ca or (416) 596-1495 ext. 303
Dig In! Plant a Tree
Russell Tilt Park, Richmond Hill
Event: Russell Tilt Park Community Restoration Planting
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012
Time: 10am-noon
In partnership with the Town of Richmond Hill, Evergreen invites you to join in as we plant native trees and shrubs to enhance the local biodiversity in this open space! Everyone is welcome!
Celebrate nature with fellow community members and help make your local park a healthier place!
Russell Tilt Park is located off of Blackforest Drive, just north of Regatta Avenue. An Evergreen representative will greet you on the west side of Blackforest Drive, between Regatta Avenue and Greyfriars Avenue. Click here for a map.
For more information or to RSVP, Please contact Mildred Ho, Stewardship Coordinator
mho@evergreen.ca or (416) 596-1495 ext. 303
Canopy Management for Fruit Trees Workshop
Evergreen BC – 107-555 Great Northern Way, Vancouver BC (map)
Pruning fruit trees is an art that anyone can master! Learn about different pruning styles and methods, tips and tricks, and how proper pruning will affect the fruit you grow over the years.
This workshop will be taught by Kent Mullinix, Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at Kwantlen University’s Institute for Sustainable Horticulture. Depending on the weather, part of the workshop will be taught indoors, with a hands-on component at the end of the evening in Evergreen’s Urban Orchard on site. Refreshments are included.
Please register here: http://evergreenfruittree4.eventbrite.ca/
For more information on the workshop series or Evergreen’s Urban Orchard, please contact Helen Beynon, Community Development Coordinator, at hbeynon@evergreen.ca or 604.689.0766 x.30
Evergreen would like to thank the Organic Sector Development Program for their generous support of this workshop.
Fruit Tree Budding Workshop
Evergreen BC – 107-555 Great Northern Way, Vancouver BC (map)
Learn how to make your own fruit tree! Fruit trees are created through the process of grafting or budding – taking the bud of a desired fruit tree variety and attaching it to a different rootstock. If you’d like to create a fruit tree for your yard, or develop numerous trees for fruit production, this is a great way to do it.
This workshop will be taught by Kent Mullinix, Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at Kwantlen University’s Institute for Sustainable Horticulture. Activities will take place on site at Evergreen’s Urban Orchard. Tools will be provided, and everyone will get to take their newly ‘budded’ tree home with them. If you don’t have anywhere to put the plant, you can also leave it with Evergreen to add to our Urban Orchard. Refreshments will also be provided.
Please register here: http://evergreenfruittree3.eventbrite.ca
For more information on the workshop series or Evergreen’s Urban Orchard, please contact Helen Beynon, Community Development Coordinator, at hbeynon@evergreen.ca or 604.689.0766 x.30
Evergreen would like to thank the Organic Sector Development Program for their generous support of this workshop.
Pest Management for Fruit Trees Workshop
Evergreen BC – 107-555 Great Northern Way, Vancouver BC (map)
Many of us want to grow organic food and fruit, but we’re faced with the challenge of keeping unwanted insects and diseases at bay. Learn about the different kinds of pests that typically affect fruit trees in the Pacific Northwest, and the best ways to control them without using harmful chemicals. The material covered will focus on apple trees, but will include other kinds of fruit as well.
This workshop will be taught by Kent Mullinix, Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at Kwantlen University’s Institute for Sustainable Horticulture. Depending on the weather, part of the workshop will be taught indoors, with a hands-on component at the end of the evening in Evergreen’s Urban Orchard on site. Refreshments will be provided.
Please register here: http://evergreenfruittree2.eventbrite.ca
For more information on the workshop series or Evergreen’s Urban Orchard, please contact Helen Beynon, Community Development Coordinator, at hbeynon@evergreen.ca or 604.689.0766 x.30
Evergreen would like to thank the Organic Sector Development Program for their generous support of this workshop.
Fruit Tree Production Workshop
Evergreen BC – 107-555 Great Northern Way, Vancouver BC (map)
Have you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own fruit trees? Join Evergreen in this workshop about general fruit tree production – from how and where to plant your trees, what to plant, how fruit trees grow, long-term tree maintenance, and much more! If you’ve never worked with fruit trees before, this is a great place to start before attending our other tree workshops. The material covered will focus on apple trees, but will include other kinds of fruit as well.
This workshop will be taught by Kent Mullinix, Director, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at Kwantlen University’s Institute for Sustainable Horticulture. Depending on the weather, part of the workshop will be taught indoors, with a hands-on component at the end of the evening in Evergreen’s Urban Orchard on site. Refreshments will be provided.
Please register here: http://evergreenfruittree1.eventbrite.ca
For more information on the workshop series or Evergreen’s Urban Orchard, please contact Helen Beynon, Community Development Coordinator, at hbeynon@evergreen.ca or 604.689.0766 x.30
Evergreen would like to thank the Organic Sector Development Program for their generous support of this workshop.
Return of risk: The growing movement to let kids play like kids
On your marks, get set, go green!
Lesson Structure
School Ground Activity Kits
Before You Go Outside
Teachers and Educators
2. Building Momentum
1. Guiding Principles
All Hands in the Dirt
School Ground Greening
The Learning Grounds Guide for Schools
School Ground Greening: Getting Started Workshop-in-a-Box
Start Your Own Native Plant Garden
Toronto students gather at EBW for the Youth Food Summit
Tips for Choosing Native Species
Native Plant Resources
Canada’s Ecozones
When volunteering fulfills your passion
Invasive Species Fact Sheets and Posters
Mayapple: A sure sign of spring
A new season and a new website for the EBW Farmers’ Market
Evergreen launches Canon’s Take Root Program
Site Animator, MOVE Expo
University of Toronto Mississauga Community Planting
University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga
Join Evergreen and the University of Toronto Mississauga as we plant native trees and shrubs. Everyone is welcome!
Celebrate nature with fellow community members and help make your local community park a healthier place! Event will run rain or shine.
University of Toronto is located at 3359 Mississauga Road in Mississauga. The nearest major intersection is Mississauga Rd and The Collegeway. An Evergreen representative will meet you on the north side of The Collegeway, immediately after the main entrance. Paid parking is available on university property. Click here to view the location on Google Maps.
Please RSVP to Mildred Ho, Stewardship Coordinator
mho@evergreen.ca or (416) 596-1495 x303
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Calling local artisans: Evergreen wants to show off your work!
Garden Market Greener
New International School Grounds Alliance forms to enrich lives of children through outdoor learning
Award-winning building and an award-winning team
Southern African Celebration
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Making the case for green infrastructure in Ontario
Moving beyond Earth Day
Scrubs in the City presents Secret Garden in support of SickKids
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Natural plant species are naturally healthy
Pollinators Festival
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Embrace the foraging spirit
Happy National Volunteer Week!
Kids’ World of Energy Festival Community Day
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Harness the power of nature! Plug into the sun, capture the wind and feel the heat. Join TREC Education in partnership with Evergreen Brick Works for the Kids’ World of Energy Festival, now in its fifth year. An interactive family-fun day exploring Renewable Energy, Climate Change and the Science of Energy. Discover how seeds conserve and use energy to sprout, learn how to convert sunlight into energy, use pedal power to turn on a light bulb and more!
For more information or to register your class for the Festival, visit TREC Education online.
RiverSafe Rain Barrel Truck Sale at EGM
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Raised Planter Workshop at Evergreen Garden Market
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Meet the Maker at Evergreen Garden Market
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Tastings at Evergreen Garden Market
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Eco-crafts for Kids
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Bike Works DIY Repairs
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Outward Bound Challenge Tower
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Test your nerve and your strength against the MacDougall Outward Bound Canada Challenge Tower—a one-of-a-kind high ropes course.
Meeting place: The MacDougall Outward Bound Challenge Tower at the north end of The Kilns
Registration: Drop-in, first come-first served!
Cost: Minimum $10 donation per climber. All proceeds go towards OBC's programming for at-risk youth
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes and non-constricting clothing are a must
Condensed into one giant structure, the Challenge Tower operates with six climbers at a time, on three sides. Each side of the tower offers a different physical challenge, from easy to advanced levels.
All climbs are supervised, instructed and belayed by qualified and experienced Outward Bound instructors. All participants must be 70 lbs (32 kg) or more and sign an Assumption of Risk waiver prior to climbing; youth under 16 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign on their behalf. All gear and equipment is provided by OBC. Climbing is dependent on weather.
Outward Bound Canada offers programs for participants 12 years of age and over at Evergreen Brick Works. For more information or to register for urban day camps and wilderness expeditions, please visit their website.
Outward Bound Climbing Wall
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Take a break from wandering the market and test your skills against Outward Bound Canada's Climbing Wall—a 30-ft artificial rock wall designed for all ages and physical fitness levels.
Registration: Drop-in, first come-first served!
Cost: Minimum $5 donation per climber. All proceeds go towards OBC's programming for at-risk youth
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes are a must. Non-constricting clothing is best
All climbs are supervised and instructed by qualified and experienced Outward Bound instructors. All participants must be 40 lbs (18 kg) or more and sign an Assumption of Risk waiver prior to climbing; youth under 16 years of age must have a parent or guardian sign on their behalf. All gear and equipment is provided by OBC. Climbing is dependent on weather.
Outward Bound Canada offers programs for participants 12 years of age and over at Evergreen Brick Works. For more information or to register for urban day camps and wilderness expeditions, please visit their website.
Plant Our Wildflower Gardens
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
All are welcome to join us at Evergreen Garden Market as we plant our mobile wildflower beds! Pitch in and learn about native Ontario plants and help create a unique installation for EBW.
Registration: Drop-in, no registration required
What to bring: Clothes that can get a little dirty and refillable water bottle
We will provide: Gloves, tools and water
Get involved and get MOVE-ing!
Complete Streets Forum
Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto
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Fierheller Park Community Stewardship
Fierheller Park, Markham
In partnership with the Town of Markham, 3rd Unionville Scouts and the Markham Chinese Baptist Church, Evergreen invites you to join in as we care for native trees, shrubs and wildflowers in Fierheller Park. Everyone is welcome!
Celebrate nature with fellow community members and help make your local community park a healthier place! Event will run rain or shine.
Fierheller Park is located at the southeast corner of Hopecrest Road and Sanderson Road. An Evergreen representative will be there to greet you at the children’s playground located in the center of the park. If required, roadside parking is available along Sanderson Road and Southbrook Crescent. Click here for a map of the Meeting Location.
Please RSVP to Mildred Ho, Stewardship Coordinator
mho@evergreen.ca or (416) 596-1495 x303
Austin Drive Park Community Stewardship
Austin Drive Park, Markham
In partnership with the Town of Markham, Evergreen invites you to join in as we care for native trees and shrubs by removing invasive species in Austin Drive Park. Everyone is welcome! The event will run rain or shine.
Austin Drive Park is located at the northeast corner of Hwy. 7 and Kennedy Rd, south of Austin Dr. An Evergreen representative will greet you at the footpath to the park located off Second Street North, which is the first street north of Hwy. 7 on the east side of Kennedy Rd. Taking transit, walking, cycling or carpooling are encouraged, however if required, parking is available along Second Street North. Click here for a map of the meeting location.
Please RSVP to Jill Kelly, Project Manager, jkelly@evergreen.ca or (416) 596-1495 x360
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Community Gardening Workshop: Get the Most from Your Garden
Phyllis Rawlinson Park , Richmond Hill
In partnership with the Town of Richmond Hill, Evergreen invites you to participate in our community gardening workshop!
Learn tips and tricks to extend your growing season at our ‘Do-it-Yourself’ workshop. We will take you step-by-step through a cold frame building demonstration that will protect your plants from cold temperatures and allow you to reap the rewards of fresh and nutritious produce longer!
Cost is FREE, but space is limited
Phyllis Rawlinson Park is located north of 19th Avenue on the east side of Leslie Street. Follow the laneway to the first parking lot on the right, adjacent to the interpretive centre. An Evergreen representative will be waiting to greet you. Click here to view the meeting location on Google Maps.
To RSVP or for more information, please contact Mildred Ho, Stewardship Coordinator, mho@evergreen.ca or (416) 596-1495 x303.
Community Gardening Workshop: Bulk Up Your Soil!
Phyllis Rawlinson Park , Richmond Hill
In partnership with the Town of Richmond Hill, Evergreen invites you to participate in our community gardening workshop!
Do you want to improve your soil, reduce weeds and ward off pests, all while increasing the bounty of your harvest? If so, please join us and learn everything you need to know about backyard composting – nature’s own fertilizer and soil conditioner. We’ll introduce you to the wonders of this ‘black gold’ and teach you how to make your own batch of compost tea – a natural energy drink for your garden that will build soil quality and fuel plant growth!
Cost is FREE, but space is limited
Phyllis Rawlinson Park is located north of 19th Avenue on the east side of Leslie Street. Follow the laneway to the first parking lot on the right, adjacent to the interpretive centre. An Evergreen representative will be waiting to greet you. Click here to view the meeting location on Google Maps.
To RSVP or for more information, please contact Mildred Ho, Stewardship Coordinator, mho@evergreen.ca or 416-596-1495 x303
Spring Birding Walk
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Join Naturalist Ian Shanahan as he lets us into the worlds of birds as we walk through Evergreen Brick Works and the Weston Family Quarry Garden.
Free and open to the public, you’ll learn about the habits of birds as they return from their winter away and help gather data.
Where to meet: Meet before 9am by the Watershed Wall in The Commons
For more information: Questions can be emailed to smcpherson@evergreen.ca
What to bring: Warm clothes, binoculars (optional), camera (optional)
Event Assistant – Ride the Ravines
MOVE: The Transportation Expo
Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto
Canada Green Building Council Spring Open
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
Canada Green Building Council Spring Open
Evergreen Brick Works – 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON (map)
