evergreen: biennial report 2010-2011

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EVERGREEN: BiENNial REPORT

2010-2011

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Message from the CEO and Board Chair accomplishments and Milestones

Making Cities Green across Canada

Evergreen Brick Works

Evergreen BC

Volunteers Dig in

introducing Evergreen CityWorks

looking ahead

Financials

Donors

Management Team and Evergreen Board of Directors

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Cover photo: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

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Over the last 20 years, Evergreen has begun to see a shift in attitudes, an awareness emerging that to address and solve complex environmental problems, we must change our relationship with the natural world in the urban spaces where we live. From individual and community engagement programs to innovative strategies that explore how we plan and design our cities, Evergreen is helping inspire sustainable change toward greener cities.

Through it all, we continue to learn and to seek ways to improve our programs and processes. We are grateful to all our donors, sponsors, volunteers and friends for making this work possible. a special thanks also to our dedicated staff and Board of Directors for their tireless efforts and sound judgment. Together, we are creating a legacy we can be proud of for future generations.

Geoff CapeChief Executive Offi cer

George DarkChair, Board of Directors

Inspiring Action to Green CitiesA Message from the CEO and Board Chair

it is our sincere pleasure to present Evergreen’s 2010-2011 Biennial Report. The stories of diverse communities com-ing together to make our cities greener, healthier and more livable highlighted in the following pages would not be possible without the encouragement and generos-ity of many, many supporters. Thanks to you, Evergreen’s reach and impact have grown tremendously, and today we are an internationally recognized charity leading the way to a sustainable future.

The past two years have seen growth and change on all fronts for Evergreen. Over 2010-2011, we have signifi cantly expanded the scope of our work, creating new ways to address sustainability issues and empower Canadians to make positive change. in 2010, we offi cially opened Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto’s Don Valley. Transformed from a collection of deteriorating industrial heritage buildings into a global showcase for environmental innovation and urban sustainability, Evergreen Brick Works is a now dynamic hub in the growing green city movement.

We were also thrilled to receive support from Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development and innovation (MEDi) to help launch a new suite of programming, which profi les and celebrates green innovations that strengthen our economy and are good for the environment. This support from MEDi, along with many others, was pivotal as we launched our “CityWorks” program—a new initiative that addresses complex city-wide issues related to urban infrastructure, such as food, water, energy and transportation systems, as well as green space, information and communication systems.

across Canada, new partnerships with school boards, municipalities and community organizations, are creating long-term strategies for transforming degraded public spaces into dynamic, natural oases. We were particularly excited to launch new initiatives focused on skills development and job training designed to help youth gain meaningful employment, as well as outreach and engagement strategies to diverse communities surrounding Evergreen Brick Works—ensuring all our programs remain inclusive and accessible.

in the fall of 2011, we launched a new strategic plan to guide the next stage of Evergreen’s growth. Our new vision statement, Green Cities, Healthy Planet, and our new mission statement, inspiring action to green cities, recognize that the environmental, social and economic health of our cities is vital to the sustainability of our planet, and that the power to make positive change lies in our individual and collective behaviours and in our ability to take action.

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Creating and Sustaining Natural Outdoor Classrooms55,485 students, teachers and school administrators actively involved in transforming their school grounds, including 77 teachers trained to teach in the outdoor classroom

Connecting Children with Nature3,100 children participated in our new Green City adventure Camp and in school visits to Evergreen Brick Works, learning about the vital role of nature in the city

Improving Local Environments50,000+ native trees and shrubs planted and 209 sites transformed across Canada, creating 22 hectares of new and improved green space

Volunteers Count14,000 volunteers contributed over 57,000 hours to help make our cities greener, an in-kind contribution of more than $800,000

Providing Resources$2,337,060 was distributed to 457 school and community greening projects across the country

Growing the Local Food Economy2,000+ visitors each Saturday support the Evergreen Brick Works farmers’ market, with 60+ local farmers, chefs, bakers and producers, contributing over $3 million annually to the local food economy

Building Capacity150+ stewardship, food gardening, healthy cooking, cycling and green design workshops and presentations delivered

Youth Empowerment8,500 youth engaged in urban greening, gardening and educational activities

Growing Healthy Food150 different food varieties planted in over 11 community gardens

Inclusive Programming17 different languages were spoken in Evergreen’s programs, representing over 10 cultural groups, including First Nations (Cree, Ojibwa, Onkwehonwe), Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), East indian (Hindi and Bengali), Filipino (Tagalog), Sri lankan (Tamil) and Pakistani (Urdu)

Dynamic Social Enterprises10,768 herbs, vegetables and fruit-bearing plants sold at Evergreen Garden Market and 2,428 native plants in over 17,600 transactions

Strength in Numbers250,000+ visitors attracted to Evergreen Brick Works in our first year

Raising Capital Dollars$50 million raised toward our $55 million campaign target to restore this site into an internationally-renowned centre for inspiring action for green cities

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Accomplishments: By the Numbers

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Milestones

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aPRil 2011

JUNE 2011

Evergreen receives the 2010 Green Toronto Award for Leadership by Green Toronto.

Evergreen celebrates turning 20 with planting and stewardship events across the country, and a 3-day festival at EBW.

EBW is North america’s host location for UNEP’s World Environment Day, and a key hub for strategizing in the lead-up to the Rio +20 Conference.

SEPTEMBER 2010

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SEPTEMBER 2011

Evergreen Brick Works (EBW) opens as Canada’s first large-scale environmental community centre.

Bike Works opens at EBW, training over 400 children and youth in safety training and bike mechanics in its first year.

Jeremy Rifkin provides keynote address for the Evergreen leadership Forum, featuring a diverse group of leaders working to create urban sustainability.

OCTOBER 2010

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SEPTEMBER 2011

EBW becomes an outdoor classroom, with full-day programs for Grades 3–5, and half-day programs for Grades 6–10.

Urban Orchard launched at UBC’s Great Northern Way Campus, building community through food gardening, harvesting and sharing.

Green Design exhibit unveiled at EBW, showcasing the unique green features behind the site’s lEED Platinum status.

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Evergreen celebrates the inauguration of Toronto’s largest map, a living watershed wall of the rivers that flow through Toronto and into lake Ontario.

Evergreen partners with Molson to launch 10 stewardship events across Canada.

Evergreen presents at Canadian institute of Forestry Conference on Community Engagement and the Urban Forest.

Evergreen Brick Works capital campaign reaches $50 million mark with $1 million gift from The Tiffany & Co. Foundation.

DECEMBER 2010

JUNE 2011

NOVEMBER 2011

EBW skating trail opens in Koerner Gardens with an inaugural skate and Winter Solstice Festival.

Profiles of innovation launched online featuring leading environmental innovators and organizations in Ontario and around the world.

Over 75 design and educational professionals from across Canada take part in the all Hands in the Dirt Forum to build skills and networks for creating greener school grounds.

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Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development and innovation supports launch of new programs focused on innovation and the green economy.

Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative (TREC) and Evergreen host the Kids World of Energy, a 5-day festival engaging over 5,000 students in hands-on workshops and demonstrations.

Photo credits (left to right): Tom Arban, Kelly Cruise, Mike Derblich, Melissa Yu, Cameron Collyer, Colin JonesHenry VanderSpek, Jan R. Schwarz, Evergreen, Henry VanderSpek, Kelly Cruise, Urabn Strategies Inc.Alex Cairncross, Mike Derblich, Yuliya Tsoy, Linda Read, Bill Wilson, Edward Pond

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Evergreen’s work is rooted in the belief that involving people directly in restoring the natural health of their communities positively affects the attitudes and behaviours that lie at the core of the sustainable city.

in 2010-2011, we worked closely with Canadians from coast-to-coast in bringing nature back to their school grounds and public parks. Through the generosity of our donors and sponsors, our programs provided hands-on tree planting and stewardship activities, design support, how-to resources and grants, and unique opportunities for learning and collaboration; they helped Canadians transform over 3,000 school grounds, affecting the daily educational experience of over one million students.

Support from our donors and sponsors also allowed us to open Evergreen Brick Works—a dynamic public space in the heart of Toronto, which has become a showcase for our award-winning programs and initiatives, as well as a blueprint for building a sustainable city, offering inspiration for other cities in an increasingly urban world.

Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds ProgramOn behalf of Canadian school communities, thank you to Toyota Canada and its Dealerships for creating a remarkable 12-year legacy of green schoool grounds across the country. The Toyota Evergreen learning Grounds Program (TElG) has been engaging Canadian schools and communities in creating and sustaining dynamic outdoor spaces for over a decade. TElG helps to transform concrete and asphalt school yards into natural learning environments —providing healthy places to play, learn and develop a genuine respect for nature.

Over the last two years, TElG expanded its reach to diverse new audiences, supporting school ground greening and food garden projects in high-needs neighbourhoods, remote First Nations communities, and cities and towns across the country.

2010-2011 Highlights• 55,485 people were directly involved

with TElG programs at their school• 51,482 elementary and secondary

students • 2,833 teachers • 1,170 principals, vice-principals,

school administrators and maintenance staff

• $226,030 was distributed to 117 schools

Students love to get their hands in the soil—they are hungry for this kind of hands-on experience.

—Lori Weidenhammer, Simon Fraser Elementary School, Vancouver, BC

Building Capacity for Long-Term ChangeEach year, Evergreen hosts conferences and workshops involving educators, designers and programmers that build skills, share knowledge and best practices, and strengthen networks for designing and teaching in the outdoor classroom. all Hands in the Dirt: a Forum on the Design and Programming of Children’s Outdoor Spaces is an annual multi-day event that explores new ideas and innovations in children’s outdoor learning spaces from around the world. Participants engage in peer learning, and hear from internationally renowned practitioners such as Sue Humphries, a legendary UK-based school principal and educator and, school ground designers Rusty Keeler (US) and landscape architect, Birgit Teichmann, from Berlin, Germany.

Photo credit: Zanita Lukezich

Making Cities Green across Canada

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Through the Outdoor Classroom institute, teachers participate in a three-day intensive curriculum to help build their skills and confidence for teaching in the outdoors. in partnership with our school board partners in Toronto, Winnipeg and Calgary, 77 teachers learned new teaching skills that will help them become stronger ambassadors within their school communities for helping children learn in nature and for making nature accessible in their school communities every day.

Common Groundsinvolving communities from all walks of life in the care and stewardship of their local landscapes is at the heart of Evergreen’s Common Grounds program. Thanks to a strong base of corporate, institutional and individual donors, and the countless hours of dedicated volunteers, Common Grounds is improving the livability of our cities.

2010-2011 Highlights• 50,000 trees and shrubs planted and

209 sites transformed across Canada• 23,000 volunteers engaged nationally• 8,500 youth engaged in urban

greening, gardening and educational activities

• 60 workshops and presentations delivered nationally

• 25 municipal, agency and institutional partnerships

• 150 different food varieties planted community gardens across the country

Fido and Evergreen: Working Together for the Environmentin partnership since 2009, Fido and Evergreen work together to restore degraded public spaces, improve the health and biodiversity of natural habitats in urban communities and create rich learning environments for teaching in the outdoors. in addition to supporting community stewardship and restoration activities across Canada, Fido has been a strong supporter of food programs at Evergreen Brick Works and we were pleased to create the “Fido Classroom” at Evergreen Brick Works as a vital space offering food-related programs and hands-on workshops.

in July 2011, Fido and Evergreen announced the launch of Fido Share Your Care™, a campaign to support local environmental and community projects. The campaign invited Canadians to vote for their favourite project on Facebook and online at shareyourcare.ca. in total, Fido shared $100,000 among 20 different local projects as part of the program.

With Evergreen, we planted many plants such as white pine, red maple and sumac… Contributing to the community makes me feel important because you never know that tree you plant could cause a great thing to the planet.

—Rodrigo, St. Mark’s School

Green Grants: Restoring Nature and Empowering CanadiansGiving people the tools, skills and support to create and sustain their own greening projects, Evergreen’s Green Grant programs helped communities turn vacant lots into gardens, naturalize open spaces, create habitat, and make their neighbourhoods more livable.

in 2010-2011, Evergreen distributed a total of $2,337,060 to undertake 457 greening projects through Toyota Evergreen learning Grounds Grants, Walmart-Evergreen Green Grant Program, Unilever-Evergreen aquatic Stewardship Program and The Home Depot-Evergreen Rebuilding Nature Grant Program.

Photo credits: Tom Arban, Evergreen


Montreal: Bye-bye Buckthornin May 2011, les amis de la Montagne (“Friends of the Mountain”) and Evergreen got together with local youth to scale the slopes of Mont Royal, Montreal, in an effort to rid the famous mountain of invasive plant species.

as part of the HSBC–Evergreen Youth Action Series initiative, youth from across Montreal gathered on Mont Royal on a humid Saturday afternoon to engage in stewardship and restoration activities to preserve and protect the mountain. The event started with an engaging and interactive educational tour of the park followed by removing invasive plant species (buckthorn) to protect species native to the area.

The HSBC–Evergreen Youth action Series brought similar events to Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary, engaging some 200-250 youth from underserviced communities in experiencing nature first-hand through workshops and plantings, and learning everything from urban agriculture to water conservation.

Owen Sound: A World of Waterlaunched nine years ago, the Grey Bruce Children’s Water Festival was spearheaded by 18 organizations with a mission to cultivate—in kids and adults alike—an appreciation of the precious water we use.

in 2010, with financial support from Unilever Canada and Evergreen as part of the Unilever – Evergreen Aquatic Stewardship and Conservation Grant, the festival celebrated its 10th anniversary. The four-day event featured 45 interactive “activity centres” that highlighted conservation and stewardship actions we can all undertake to be more water-conscious. Students were provided with the opportunity to learn about conservation, protection and the efficient use of water, as well as how they can protect water sources in the surrounding environment.

Winnipeg: A Global Garden

Winnipeg’s Rainbow Community Garden, a project led by immigrants integration and Farming Worker Co-op ltd (iiFC), was created to bring new and old community members together through healthy, fun and skill-developing activities.

The project was made possible by a grant program delivered by Evergreen and The Home Depot Canada Foundation designed to support community service organizations in high-needs communities with hands-on community revitalization projects. in addition to monetary support, The Home Depot associates in each of the recipient markets volunteered their time and know-how alongside community volunteers to complete the designated project.

The iiFC is a new co-op based in one of the most diverse and high-needs neighbourhoods in Winnipeg. Created by a group of immigrants and refugees with backgrounds in agriculture and other professions, the iiFC strives to make fresh, local produce more available for newcomers to Winnipeg, with a focus on single mothers and their children. The garden’s fresh produce is given to participating community members and also to the Central Market for Global Families, an open market based on the african Market Style in their neighbourhood. These are significant achievements for a community garden in any corner of the world, and demonstrate the need for projects and resources like this in a country as multicultural as Canada.

Regina: Blazing New Trails On a hot, sunny afternoon in July 2011, Regina’s Wascana Trails Park received a full-scale green makeover. it was just one of several greening events happening across Canada as part of the Molson Canadian Red Leaf Project, an exciting new partnership between Evergreen and Molson.

The goal at Wascana Trails was to build an innovative trail system that would be accessible for all forms of outdoor recreation, including a “handcycling” trail—the first of its kind in Canada. a crew of almost 50 participants joined leaders from Regina’s Mountain Bike association and Handcycling Club to remove tall grass, thatch and the top layer of organic matter to expose what would become the trail. By the end of the day, roughly 130 metres of trail was created, and volunteers forged a strong and lasting connection to the green space.

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Yellowknife: Gardening by Braillein 2011, Evergreen was thrilled to provide funding for a type of greening project you don’t hear about every day—a garden for the blind in Yellowknife.

With help from Walmart-Evergreen Green Grants, the Canadian National institute for the Blind (CNiB) was able to build a vegetable garden using a series of raised garden boxes. arranged in the shape of a large sundial to aid in navigation, the garden features Saskatoon berry, cranberry bushes and other edible native plants planted in the surrounding landscape. Chairs were also set up under a willow tree for people to relax in between gardening or simply to enjoy their surroundings.

Toronto: First Nations Teachingsin 2011, as part of its aboriginal Healing and Wellness Program, the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre received funds from Walmart-Evergreen Green Grants to develop two community gardens; one at street level and one rooftop garden. in addition to providing volunteers with access to each garden site, this project provided First Nations teachings on reconciliation to Mother Earth, indigenous plants and cultural and traditional practices and ceremonies.

Growing Green Leaders: Youth Engagement and Trainingin 2010-2011, Evergreen was able to significantly expand its engagement and training initiatives to help youth learn skills for gaining meaningful employment in the green economy. This work is led in partnership with our community agency partners. in 2011, Evergreen hosted over 50 youth interns who helped in everything from leading children’s programming, developing community gardens, working in the Evergreen Garden Market and running large-scale events.

The Evergreen team has alsoalways tried to ensure that my work experience is impactful and one where i have training and professional development opportunities open to me. in the future, i know that these opportunities will help me in any work situation that i find myself in, and i will never forget my unique experience here at Evergreen.

—Liz George, Community Development Intern

Photo credits: Evergreen


On September 24, 2010, Evergreen officially opened Evergreen Brick Works as Canada’s first large-scale community environmental centre and a venue for demonstrating best practices and celebrating innovation in urban greening. This dynamic site serves as a living showroom for Evergreen’s mission with three key objectives:

• innovative Programming: Engage visitors in a broad suite of experiential programs focused on creating green cities by restoring the environment, creating healthier communities and strengthening the emerging green economy.

• Environmental Design and Sustainability: Demonstrate leadership and serve as an international showcase for green design and urban innovation. Evergreen Brick Works has been redeveloped to the highest standards of green design, including a lEED-Platinum candidate building, incorporating features that support water conservation, renewable energy, waste reduction and sustainable transportation.

• Social Enterprise: Evergreen Brick Works functions as a social enterprise, with revenue generated through property management, third-party events, parking and our garden centre covering 100 percent of operating costs and contributing to programming.

Diverse Programmingin our first four seasons at Evergreen Brick Works we launched a kaleidoscope of new programs and activities that inspire and support participants with the tools they need to live more sustainably.

Children’s ProgrammingModeled on 20 years of supporting schools to create natural outdoor learning environments, Chimney Court is a place for children to learn while doing: they build forts out of wood, clay and snow, split firewood to cook over an open fire and peek into the world of worms and discover how to make soil. Programs in Chimney Court emphasize creativity and hands-on play. This area is home base for visiting schools, camps, weekend family programming, and as a teaching ground for designers and educators.

Our brand new “Mud Room” was put to the test as the Green City adventure Camps during summer and March Break in 2010/11 brought hundreds of children down to the site to explore Evergreen Brick Works and its surrounding natural spaces. Toronto’s ravine trail system offers the perfect challenge for children to discover the “wild” beneath the concrete and asphalt city they know. Campers get to grow, harvest, cook, preserve, share and savour healthy local food; they spend time planting seeds and tending the gardens, and go on adventures through the local landscape to learn how to identify poisonous and healing plants. activities focus on active, outdoor play to activate the body and engage the mind.

Every day he came home with a new story about nature and something he’d learned ... and of course a big smile on his face!

—Parent, Green City Adventure Camp

Healthy, Local FoodEvergreen Brick Works’ food programming is founded on the principles of growing, preparing, sharing and taking food action ideas home. in 2010, the Evergreen Brick Works Farmers’ Market grew from a summer treat to a year-round institution. Named the “city’s best” by Toronto Life magazine, the EBW Farmers’ Market attracts hundreds of hungry customers in the winter and thousands in the summer. Through several new food workshops, we were able to reach out to diverse communities in the broader community.

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Photo credits: Jan R. Schwarz, Mike Derblich

Evergreen Brick Works: A New Home and New Ways to Effect Greater Change

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Bike WorksBike Works is a new hub for advocates of pedal power and hosts workshops for children, youth and the general public on riding safely and bike maintenance. The second annual Bike Breakfast in 2011 attracted more than 150 cyclists who rode the ravine trails for a free gourmet pancake breakfast at our new community bicycle space.

a wonderful breakthrough in encouraging more cycling in the city.

—Bike Works “Do-it-Yourselfer”

Sustaining through CultureWith support from the Ministry of indian and Northern affairs, the Sustaining through Culture project promotes healthy lifestyles by exploring the connection between First Nations cultural teachings and environmental sustainability in a contemporary urban setting. Working together with Elders, professionals, youth and First Nations organizations, the project offers solutions to cultural, social and environmental needs that affect First Nations communities, including improved health and wellness and increased cultural learning opportunities.

Evergreen Garden MarketStarting out as a pilot project in 2010, Evergreen Garden Market has grown into a fully stocked retail destination that educates visitors about sustainable purchases and gardening. Evergreen Garden Market features a comprehensive offering of eco-friendly goods—from native plants and local and organic foods to artisan gifts and crafts.

Third Party EventsWith revenues generated through events, Evergreen is able to operate and program Evergreen Brick Works. But the impact of our events goes well beyond the site; they are helping advance a green agenda in the event industry as a whole.

Capital CampaignEvergreen Brick Works captures the imagination—inspiring people to live, work and play more sustainably. inspiring the imagination is one thing, but translating that idea into reality is another thing entirely. it required courage, collaboration and the support of many partners.

The realization of Evergreen Brick Works began with the Young Family. initial inspiration and financial support from Bill Young drove early plans, and an exceptional gift of $3 million from David and Robin Young set the entire project in motion. it was this visionary investment that inspired contributions of $20 million from the Government of Canada, $10 million from the Province of Ontario, significant corporate sponsorships, and major gifts from dedicated individuals. To date, these contributions amount to over 90 percent of the capital campaign goal of $55 million.

Evergreen Honours the Michael Young Family Foundationin November 2011, members of the Evergreen team were pleased to honour The Michael Young Family Foundation, and its trustees Robin and David Young, through the Outstanding Foundation award, presented at the annual association of Fundraising Professionals (aFP) award luncheon. Robin and David’s visionary philanthropy was the catalyst for Evergreen Brick Works to become a vibrant public space where culture and heritage meet environmental innovation and urban sustainability.

Evergreen Brick Works is one of the best investments i have ever made.

—David Young

Photo credits: Kelly Cruise, Evergreen


Evergreen in BCEvergreen BC’s Impact in 2010-11Evergreen BC’s team is dedicated to creating and maintaining urban green spaces throughout Vancouver and across British Columbia with unique programs and activities that bring people together to work towards shared goals.

• 8400+ volunteer hours contributed• 1230+ edible plants planted• 7700+ native trees, shrubs, and

wildflowers planted• 290 cubic metres of invasive species

cleared

The Great Northern Way Urban OrchardPlanted in the spring of 2011, the Urban Orchard is a vibrant, 10,000-square-foot space in the heart of post-industrial Vancouver—full of locally adapted fruit and nut trees. it’s also an educational hub for the surrounding community, where visitors can explore best practices for organic farming and contribute to local food security in a tangible way. Evergreen hosts two annual celebrations at the Urban Orchard: a Spring Planting Celebration and a Heritage Harvest Celebration in the fall, along with year-round school programming and community workshops.

Vancouver City Hall Community Garden in 2009, Evergreen and the City of Vancouver partnered to build a community garden on the lawn of City Hall! The 1,100-square-foot garden accommodates 30 individual plots, including three designed to be wheelchair accessible and three designed for people with limited mobility. To date, over 370 community members and volunteers have been engaged, and 30 garden events, work parties and workshops held.

Ten Years of Earth DaysFor the past ten years, Evergreen BC has welcomed the community to an Earth Day celebration in Jericho Beach Park. Each year, attendees plant well over 1,000 native plants and trees amid workshops, food, music, art and lots more family fun.

Architects of a Green Legacy

launched in 2011, Evergreen BC’s architects of a Green legacy summer youth program empowers Vancouver youth from diverse neighbourhoods to create positive change in their communities through leadership training and hands-on project development. Using the Urban Orchard as a base for activities and initiatives, participants develop their skills in group management, budgeting and multicultural communication as they work together to design garden projects. above all, youth learn how collaborative action can make positive and lasting change in their communities.

West Coast Growing – Courtesy of TDFEFin 2011, the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation contributed to several Evergreen BC activities, such as a restoration initiative in the City of New Westminster, First Nations engagement as part of the Mahon Park Stewardship Project in North Vancouver, and food security and urban agriculture programming at the Urban Orchard. Thanks to this crucial funding, Evergreen BC can continue to ensure green spaces in Vancouver are protected and maintained to thrive today and tomorrow.

Uncover Still CreekThis key watershed in Vancouver has been ecologically degraded over time, with public access limited or non-existent in many areas. in the fall of 2011, Evergreen began a focused program of restoration and education to connect citizens with their watershed and encourage them to take action to ensure the health of Still Creek’s waters.

Photo credits: Evergreen

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We’re all here because we want to walk the talk and really do something good that will have a lasting impact on our environment.

—Evergreen Volunteer

in the face of today’s environmental concerns it would be understandable if Canadians felt a little overwhelmed. But the impact of our volunteers tells a far more positive story. in 2010-2011, over 11,700 community volunteers contributed almost 50,000 hours helping with everything from planting and stewardship events, festivals, community gardening, to school and camp visits and staff training. Our corporate partners also lent a big hand. Over 2,300 corporate volunteers contributed over 7,500 hours to help plant, weed, water, remove invasive species, build bird houses, benches and create habitat on public sites in Ontario, British Columbia, alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and bring their considerable time, skills, enthusiasm and energy. Simply put, Evergreen’s work would not be possible without the tireless dedication of our volunteers. Collectively, they are ensuring that Canadians stay connected with nature, one green space at a time.

These children had never planted anything in their lives; not even a seed, let alone a tree. To see their eyes light up, one by one, was nothing short of a miracle for me to witness. That’s when the lights went on and i realized how Evergreen was helping to make a difference in the way we care for and nurture our land and environment.

—Evergreen Volunteer

Photo credits: Mike Derblich

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Evergreen Volunteers “Dig In” from Coast to Coast


Looking AheadThe stories of communities coming together to create greener and healthier cities shared in this report are made possible thanks to the generous support of Evergreen’s donors and supporters. We are proud of the role we have played in fostering change.

But the environmental, economic and social challenges facing our cities, our communities and our planet continue to accelerate. On a global scale, the Earth’s air and water are increasingly contaminated, more people are living in urban poverty than ever before, and increasing patterns of urbanization are accelerating the wholesale destruction of essential natural areas. a century ago, fewer than 40 percent of Canadians and only 10 percent of the world’s people lived in cities. Today, more than 80 percent of Canadians and over half the world’s seven billion people live in urban centres. and the trend shows no sign of slowing.

Building on our 21 years of bringing Canadians together, and from our new base at Evergreen Brick Works, we will advance new programs and activities that expand the scope of how communities working to restore nature in cities can address a broader range of urban sustainability issues. Through Evergreen CityWorks, we will effect greater change by addressing the way we plan and design our cities. and we will continue to create long-lasting change by keeping our hands in the dirt and working with communities.

as ever, we are grateful for your support in helping us come this far and we invite you to join us as together, we inspire action to green cities today and in the years ahead.

innovation in clean technologies is playing a leading role in building a strong Ontario economy and helping us continue to turn the corner. Evergreen’s transformation of the Brick Works shows how new ideas can renew the way we live and give us a great quality of life in our cities while promoting new companies and creating jobs.

— Glen Murray, Former Minister of Research and Innovation

With support from MEDi and others, Evergreen is connecting leading innovators, city builders, entrepreneurs and researchers so they can collaborate on developing and implementing sustainable know-how.

as part of these efforts, in 2010 and 2011, Evergreen launched its “Profiles of innovation” series, which showcases leading innovators in the realm of green technology and innovation, both on site and on our website.

Our leadership Forum attracted leading thinkers and innovators from around the world to discuss innovations that are critical for ensuring the political and economic incentives necessary for advancing green cities and a sustainable economy. We’ve been proud to host esteemed guests, including the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Finance Minister of Canada; Jeremy Rifkin, founder and president of The Foundation on Economic Trends; along with panellists, such as Walmart CEO David Cheesewright and Cleantech Group’s executive chairman, Nicholas Parker.

What we need is a new economic vision. a powerful and practical game plan implemented over 40 years that can move us to a post-carbon era by the end of this century.

— Jeremy Rifkin 2011 Forum Keynote Speaker

Office and Program SpaceThe lEED-Platinum candidate Centre for Green Cities building at Evergreen Brick Works is home to 14 organizations, solidifying this space as a new hub for social innovation in Toronto. Tenants include Sierra Club Ontario, Timberland Canada, Ecojustice, Outward Bound Canada and The York School.

Photo credit: Tom Arban

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Financial SummaryOver the last two years, Evergreen has experienced tremendous growth and momentum—from Evergreen Brick Works’ programming to new and enhanced programs in schools, communities and parks across Canada.

Overall, our 2011 revenues increased $5.3 million or 73 percent from 2010. Specifically, fundraising revenue (donations, sponsorships and grants) and earned revenue (third-party rentals, events and retail) increased $3.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

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Statement of operationsyear ended December 31, 2011

Revenue Corporate donations and sponsorships Foundation grants Consulting and partnerships Events and rentals Government grants individual donations Product sales Donations-in-kind Other

Expenses Salaries and benefits Grants to schools and community groups Contracts and support services Project and event fees Office and property amortization Travel and meetings Communications and marketing

3,367,075633,117

1,130,6521,815,1971,510,031

154,993471,338146,413452,427

9,681,2432,958,607

12,639,850

4,080,268851,740806,106566,115551,743193,137137,93067,614

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7,254,65342,687

7,297,340

2011$

2010$

amortization of deferred capital contributions

4,955,839812,464

1,089,276733,538

1,591,3003,155,759

137,205297,155

12,772,536

(132,686)

3,579,705890,214826,742828,594614,092139,066133,435109,585

7,121,433

175,907Surplus (deficit)


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2010-2011 Expenses

Salaries & benefits Office & property

Contracts & services Grants to schools & groups

Project & event fees Communications & marketing

Amortization Travel & meetings

Revenue: • Multi-year funding from Ministry

of Economic Development and innovation

• Earned revenue from third-party events, leasing, parking and the Evergreen Garden Market

• Recognition of deferred Evergreen Brick Works campaign contributions

Expenses:as anticipated, 2011 program expenses and Evergreen Brick Works’ facility costs increased from $5.6 million to $12.7 million. While costs have increased, Evergreen has carefully monitored expenses to be cost-effective and ensure financial stability.

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Statement of financial positionas at December 31, 2011

assets

Cash Short-term investments accounts receivable Prepaid expenses and other

long-term receivables Capital assets

liabilities

accounts payable and accrued liabilities Deferred revenue Current portion of long-term debt

Deferred capital contributions long-term debt

3,841,013629,680

1,613,434217,356

6,301,483

637,68852,017,90258,957,073

890,6014,092,5121,931,2806,914,392

43,359,6997,925,423

58,199,515

145,361100,000512,197757,558

58,957,073

1,734,427522,669

4,948,291104,384

7,309,771

-53,465,54760,775,318

7,319,2711,375,650

61,0288,755,949

41,367,4239,761,702

59,885,074

279,694 -610,550890,244

60,775,318

2011$

2010$

Net assets invested in capital assetsFlood reserveGeneral fund


National Lead PartnerFiDO

National Title PartnerToyota Canada inc.

$500,000 - $750,000Walmart Canada

$250,000 - $499,000The Home Depot Canada Foundation

$100,000 - $249,999Back To Nature Nestlé Purina Canada inc.Research in Motion limitedStarbucks Coffee Canada

National Lead PartnerFiDO

National Title PartnerToyota Canada inc.

$500,000 - $750,000Walmart Canada

$100,000 - $249,999Energizer Canada inc.The Home Depot Canada FoundationHSBC Bank Canada

Program Sponsors 2011

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$50,000 - $99,999Burt’s Bees CanadaGeneral Mills Canada Corp.HSBC Bank Canada The Nabob Coffee CompanyUnilever Canada

$25,000 - $49,999BMO investorlineBridgestone Canada inc.CiBCGE CaféThe Minto GroupRBC FoundationScotiabank

$10,000 - $24,999BMO Capital MarketsBullfrog Power inc.life is Good WinePrimus Telecommunications Canada inc.

$50,000 - $99,999Nestlé Purina Canada inc.

$25,000 - $49,999CiBCl’Oréal CanadaMetrolinxThe Minto GroupMolson Canadian Red leaf ProjectRBC FoundationSchwarzkopf Professional CanadaScotiabank

$10,000 - $24,999Bridgestone Canada inc.Bullfrog Power inc.GE CaféJohnson & Johnson Group of CompaniesPrimus Telecommunications Canada inc.

$1,000 - $9,999Fresh Coffee Network

Program Sponsors 2010

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$100,000 - $249,999BlakesHSBC Bank CanadaJ. W. McConnell Family FoundationOntario Ministry of Health PromotionOntario Trillium Foundation

$50,000 - $99,999Capital One CanadaEnvironment Canada: EcoactionGeorge Cedric Metcalf Charitable FoundationHuman Resources and Skills Development CanadaThe McCall MacBain FoundationOntario Ministry of the EnvironmentTown of Richmond Hill

$25,000 - $49,999City of Toronto, Community and Neighbourhood ServicesCity of TorontoThe Community Foundation of MississaugaHellmann’s ia Clarington investments inc.indian & Northern affairs CanadaManulife FinancialMiziwe Biik aboriginal Employment and Training CentreRBC FoundationSaP Canada inc.The Schad FoundationStarbucks Coffee Canada TD Friends of the Environment FoundationTown of Markham, Trees for TomorrowVancouver Foundation

Program Funders 2010

$10,000 - $24,999anonymousBC Teachers’ FederationCCl industries inc.The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen FoundationThe Chawkers Foundationlive Green TorontoCommunity Foundation of OttawaHal Jackman Foundationipsos aSi ltd.The John and Pat McCutcheon Charitable FoundationOntario arts CouncilOTl Cuisine inc.Toronto and Region Conservation authorityVancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity)The Winnipeg Foundation

$1,000 - $9,999anonymousautodesk inc. (Canada Division)aviva Canada inc.BC Housing Management CommissionChristie lites Sales ltdCiBC MellonCopasetic Creative (Copasetic Clothings)Design air ltd. Climate CareDiageo Canada inc.Emily Carr Secondary SchoolForest Hill Collegiate instituteThe Foundation of Greater MontrealFriends of Kennedy ParkGE CaféGeneral Mills Canada Corp.The Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation, at the Toronto Community FoundationKenneth M. Molson FoundationKitchener and Waterloo Community Foundationlive Nation Canada inc.lululemon athletica CanadaMaclean’s MagazineMcGill University

Michael Young Family FoundationMountain Equipment Co-op N. a. Taylor FoundationNoah’s Natural FoodsNovabusOak Ridges Moraine FoundationOntario association of Naturopathic DoctorsOntario Ministry of Natural Resources (CFWiP)Research in Motion limitedSir Joseph Flavelle FoundationSpectra Energy TransmissionTElUS Communications inc.Tippet FoundationToronto arts CouncilUnilever CanadaUnited Way of Greater TorontoWalmart CanadaWhole Foods MarketYamaha Motor Canada ltd.Zeller Family Foundation


$100,000 + BlakesOntario Ministry of Economic Development and innovation

$50,000 - $99,999Ontario Trillium FoundationTD Friends of the Environment FoundationOntario Ministry of agriculture, Food & Rural affairs

$25,000 - $49,999anonymousCapital One CanadaCentrosolar Canada inc.live Green Toronto The EJlB FoundationGreen Mountain Coffee RoastersHuman Resources and Skills Development Canadaindian & Northern affairs CanadaOntario Ministry of Health PromotionOntario Ministry of Tourism, Culture & RecreationSolsmart Energy Solutions inc.State Farm Youth advisory BoardToronto Community FoundationTown of Markham, Trees for TomorrowTown of Richmond Hill

$10,000 - $24,999CCl industries inc.CiBC MellonCoast Capital SavingsEnergizer Canada inc.GE CaféiNG DiRECTintact FoundationMiziwe Biik aboriginal Employment and Training CentreSaP Canada inc.Starbucks Coffee CompanyTippet Foundation

Program Funders 2011

$1,000 - $9,999anonymousaT&T USaaviva Canada inc.BC HydroBranksome Hall & Royal St. George CollegeCity of Ottawa, (CEPGP)The Conn Smythe FoundationDu Toit allsopp HillierDyson Canada limitedEnvironment Canada: Ecoaction, Ontario RegionThe Foundation of Greater MontrealHariri Pontarini architectsThe Hembury Group inc.The Hylcan FoundationThe John and Marian Taylor Family Fund, at the Toronto Community FoundationKaatza FoundationThe Motz Family Foundation, at the Kitchener and Waterloo Community FoundationKraft Canada inc.Malvern Collegiate instituteManulife FinancialThe North FaceOakville Community FoundationOntario Ministry of Natural Resources (CFWiP)OTl Cuisine inc.Patagonia: Great Pacific iron Works inc.Shelflife MaterialsSpectra Energy TransmissionTechSoupUnited Way of Greater TorontoVancouver Board of Parks and RecreationYouth Employment Services

$10,000 - $24,999Valerie laflamme and Geoff Cape

$1,000 - $9,999Caroline assouadKaye and Paul BeestonClarence J. ChandranMarsha CoppMichael DaviesTerence DingleJean EngGordon and lorraine Gibsonabraham and Malka GreenPaul HabschBonnie and Hart HillmanStephen HoweTony loschiavoNancy and John McFadyenKelly l. MoffattDavid PurdyKim and lea SandersonGareth S. SeltzerErrol Tenenbaum

Individual Funders 2010

$1,000 - $9,999alan Burnsalison Fisherann GrahamSeana irvine and andrew GraySarah HicksStephen HoweKelly and Michael MeighenKim and lea SandersonDianne SaxePatsy Telpnerannette VerschurenWei Biao Xu

Individual Funders 2011

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BernardinBlakesBrampton BrickBump Creative Partners inc.Chair-man MillsCiMCO RefrigerationCisco Systems Canada Co. Diageo Canada inc.Eastern Construction Company ltd.Environics CommunicationsErnst & Young llPFrischkorn aUDiOViSUal

BernardinBrampton BrickBump Creative Partners inc.Canada lands Company ClC limitedCiMCO RefrigerationCisco Systems Canada Co.Eastern Construction Company ltdEllisDon CorporationEnergizerEnvironics CommunicationsErnst & Young llPFoodland OntarioGE CaféHewlett-Packard (Canada) Co.Holcim (Canada) inc.Kilmer Van Nostrand Co. limitedMacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier inc.Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and innovationRoyal Bank of CanadaSt. Joseph CommunicationsSustainable ProsperityTD Bank Financial GroupTimberland CanadaWalmart Canada

Event Sponsors 2010

The Fulcrum investment Co. ltd.GE CaféHewlett-Packard (Canada) Co.HKSC Developments l.P.Holcim (Canada) inc.Kilmer Van Nostrand Co. limitedMacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier inc.Muskoka Cottage BreweryOutward Bound CanadaRogers Communications inc.Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)ScotiabankStikeman Elliott llPTD Bank Financial GroupTelesis Development GroupToronto City Summit allianceUnilever CanadaWalmart Canada

Event Sponsors 2011

BC HousingCapital OneCiBC MellonDiageo Canada incHSBC Bank CanadaOraclePal BenefitsPrice Waterhouse CoopersSaP Canada inc.Unilever

aXa insuranceChubb insuranceCiBC MellonDavies Ward Phillips & VinebergDeloitte & ToucheDiageo Canada incDiproinducaDP World VancouverEnergizer Canada inc.Goldman SachsMaxxam analyticsMolson Coors CanadaRitchie BrothersSaP Canada inc.Sherritt internationalXstrata Nickel

Employee/Customer Engagement Partners 2010

Employee/Customer Engagement Partners 2011


Canadian GardeningCityTV/OMNiCP+BFleurs, Plantes et JardinsGlobe and MailHGTVNational Post Today’s Parent TorontoTonicZOOM Media

amazing Canadian FashionCanadian GardeningCity BitesCityTV/OMNiFleurs, Plantes et JardinsHGTVMetroNational PostReThinkThe GridToday’s Parent TorontoTonicZoom Media

BC HousingCity of EdmontonCity of KitchenerCity of MississaugaCity of North VancouverTown of OakvilleCity of TorontoCity of VancouverConseil Scolaire Centre - NordToronto Council Fire Native Cultural CenterDownsview ParkDurham District School Board Edmonton Catholic District School BoardEdmonton Public SchoolsElementary Teachers of Toronto

Program Partners 2010

Media Sponsors 2010

Media Sponsors 2011

Eva’s PlaceJVS TorontoNova Scotia Department of EducationOntario EcoSchoolsOttawa Carleton District School BoardOttawa Catholic School BoardPembina Trails School BoardQueen West Community Health CentreToronto Catholic District School BoardToronto District School BoardUniversity of Toronto Mississauga CampusUniversity of Toronto Scarborough CampusUpper Canada CollegeWaterloo Catholic District School BoardWaterloo Region District School Board

City of EdmontonCity of KitchenerCity of New WestminsterCity of North VancouverCity of TorontoCity of VancouverConseil Scolaire Centre - NordDownsview ParkDP World VancouverDurham District School BoardEco-schoolsEdmonton Catholic District School BoardEdmonton Public SchoolsElementary Teachers of TorontoGreen living EnterprisesNova Scotia Department of EducationOntario EcoSchoolsOttawa Carleton District School BoardOttawa Catholic School BoardPembina Trails School BoardSketchToronto Catholic District School BoardToronto District School BoardToronto Chinese Community ChurchToronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre University of Toronto Mississauga CampusWaster’s Productions (Junk Raiders)Waterloo Catholic District School BoardWaterloo Region District School Board

Program Partners 2011

$20,000,000 Government of Canada

$10,000,000 Province of Ontario

3,000,000+Robin and David Young

1,000,000+anonymousHolcim (Canada) inc.The Home Depot Canada and The Home Depot Canada FoundationThe Koerner Foundation

$500,000 - 999,000BMO Financial GroupNancy and John McFadyenT. R. Meighen Family FoundationThe Salamander Foundationada SlaightR. Howard Webster Foundation

$250,000 - 499,000Brampton BrickCarpenters’ District Council of OntarioFederation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund, an endowment created by the Government of CanadaThe Gordon and lorraine Gibson Family Foundation in honour of Dan GibsonSandy and Bart MacDougallFrances and Tim PriceRBC FoundationThe Rogers FoundationEstate of Margery J. Warren

Capital Campaign

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The Henry White Kinnear FoundationThe Young Fund of Hamilton Community Foundation

$50,000 - 99,999ashoka innovators for the PublicBealight FoundationFiona and David BerryJ.P. Bickell FoundationThe Max Clarkson Family FoundationMrs. Robertson DaviesThe Davies Charitable FoundationDonner Canadian Foundationapril and Sasha JacobJennifer SurridgeJennifer and Kenneth TanenbaumThe Tony Taylor Memorial FundMorden S. Yolles

$100,000 - 249,999Capital OneCiBCThe Gail and Bob Farquharson Familyann GrahamHarbinger Foundationinvestors GroupRichard and Donna ivey Fund at the Toronto Community FoundationCarolyn Keystone and Jim MeekisonThe Kresge FoundationSonia and arthur labattlive Green TorontoHelen McCrea Peacock Foundation at the Toronto Community FoundationThe Catherine and Maxwell Meighen FoundationRichard D. Phillipsandrew and Valerie Pringle ScotiabankSandra l. SimpsonStrada aggregates Jim V. De GasperisTD Bank Financial GroupToronto atmospheric Fund

$25,000 - 49,999Susanne and Bruce alexandoranonymousJalynn H. BennettSuzy and Hans BrenninkmeyerBev and Chris CapeGeoff Cape and Valerie laflammeMary Cape Usher-Jonesaugusta and Shawn CooperCredit SuisseSherry and Edward DrewDiane and Michael HasleyMichael Jantzi and amy SteinKrista KerrThe McColl-Early FoundationSusan McarthurMarcia Moffat and Mark WisemanThe Northpine FoundationMike and Martha PedersenFrancisca and Michael QuinnWilliam and Meredith SaundersonPeter and Barbara StuartJaime Watt and Paul Ferguson

$10,000 - 24,999autoshare - Car Sharing Network inc.Kaye and Paul BeestonCanada GivesMatthew Church and Patricia CavanaghThe Collombin FamilyGeorge DarkEnterprising Non-Profits (Toronto)John and Gay EvansEdward Gibbard and Sandy McCaulErnest HowardDonald F. Hunter Charitable FoundationDonald K. JohnsonHenry and Berenice Kaufmann Foundationangela lam and alex MacdonaldEdward S. long and FamilyHartland and Eve MacDougallThe Midloch Foundationleith R. MooreBill Morneau and Nancy McCainDavid PurdyBob Reeves and Carolyn Blaine

Friends and Family in Memory of Paul Richardsonlawrence Ritchie, Heather Crawford and FamilyDavid Roffey and Karen WalshDr. Dianne SaxeThe Seybold FamilyJane and Eb Zeidleradam Zimmerman and Barbara McDougall

$1,000 - 9,999Martin and Kim abellJamie and Patsy andersonanonymousRobert and Mary Pat armstrongWilliam, Renee & Maryke BallardDouglas BassettPierre BertrandEllen and Murray BlanksteinMichael BowenThe Bradstreet Family FoundationHelen Braithwaite and Patrick PhilipsWarren Brown and Sarah HeynenRuby and arlo Brubaker-PlittCameron CharleboisStewart Chisholm and familyEstian CoetzerCam Collyer and lauren BakerKatherine DalzielDeep Foundations Contractors inc.Sam DubocTrudy EaganH. Garfield Emersonalison FisherJacques and Chantal FleurantJeremy and Natalie FooteJackman FoundationGartley Family Foundation, at the Toronto Community Foundationandrew and Katie GilchristWilliam GrahamDouglas and Ruth GrantDon and Denise GreenOliver and Oscar Hare StonehouseJill and adam HermantPearl Hirsh


Nicola Hives and Graeme YoungThe John C. and Sally Horsfall Eaton FoundationDavid and Denise HoweSeana irvine and andrew GrayKaren lewisCamille lisser, Joey lisser and Jasper CruickshankNancy and John loveJennifer Martin and linda HeimlichKathryn McCainThe Mclaughlin FamilySid and Judith McMurrayJohn and Dorothy McSherry Fund at the Toronto Community FoundationKelly MoffattNancy’s Very Own FoundationNorthfield Capital CorporationDonald O’BornRobin and Robert OgilvieEdita and Graeme PagePassport to PranaJay and Manissa PatelKevin and Caroline PenningtonPistachioPradip Gordon Enterprises ltdCatherine RandShayne Robinson and Rachel MelzerGrace and Faith ReganJack RhindPierre and Catherine RivardThe Rogan FoundationTara Rogerson and Chris GruhnJanet RowleyJan Ruby and Mary ThomsonJoyce and Norman SeagramMike, ilana, Ezra and Marcus SerenyRobert and ann StevensTom and Pamela ScoonGerald Sheff and Shanitha Kachanandrew Simpsonannabel SlaightKathy and John StevensThe St. George’s Society of TorontoHoward and Diane Taylor Fund, at the Toronto Community Foundation

Cara Thomson and Peter Wong The Timeless Material CompanyPhilip TaylorJohn and liz ToryUnilock ltd.Peter and Kathie Wayne, Dudley and Mabel McGeerJulia West and Richard WernhamThe Geoffrey H. Wood FoundationRobert and Joan WrightWrigley Canada inc.

Partners in Sustainability (in-Kind Donors)

advanced Building MaterialsBattlefield Equipment RentalsBlake, Cassels & Graydon llP The Boston Consulting GroupBrampton BrickBrookfield PropertiesBullfrog PowerCiMCO Refrigeration Thermal Energy leaders with ECO CHill ™CP+B CanadaDeep Foundations Contractors inc.DialogDyson Canada limitedForrec ltd.G & l GroupGE appliancesHalsall associates ltd. Holcim The Home Depot CanadainterfaceFlOR Canada, inc.Jaga Canada Climate Systems inc.JC Williams Group Global Retail ConsultantsKnollMcKinsey & CompanyNovita Techne aV Multimedia ConsultantsOntario Tire Stewardship

OZZ Electric inc. Peak RacksRogers Communications inc.Dianne Saxe, EnvirolawShelflife MaterialsSolarfective ProductsTeknion CorporationTimberSil® ProductsWatt international

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Management TeamGeoff Cape, Chief Executive OfficerSeana Irvine, Chief Operating OfficerSarah Heynen, Development DirectorCam Collyer, Program DirectorStewart Chisholm, Program DirectorDavid Stonehouse, EBW General ManagerLea Anne Armstrong, Creative DirectorManissa Patel, Finance Director

Board Of DirectorsGeorge Dark, ChairPartner, Urban Strategies Inc.

Cameron Charlebois, Deputy ChairVice President, Canada Lands Company

Katherine Dalziel, TreasurerSenior Director of CIBC finance department

Joyce Barretto (2011)Consultant, JPB Consulting

Gillian DeaconBroadcaster; Author, Green for Life; Chatelaine columnist

Saleem Dedhar (2011)President, S2S Environmental Inc.

Jacques FleurantChief Financial Officer, Global Banking and Markets & Wealth Management, HSBC Bank Canada

Peter GilchristPartner Emeritus, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Andrew Graham (2011)Senior Director, Insurance, George Weston Ltd.

Jennifer MartinPresident and CEO of the TELUS World of Science, Calgary

Kevin McLaughlinPresident, AutoShare – Car Sharing Network Inc.

Sarah Qadeer (2011)Senior Corporate Counsel, Home Depot of Canada Inc.

Dianne Saxe, SecretaryPresident, Saxe Law Office

Craig StrongPresident, Good Capital

Frances R. WestleyJ.W. McConnell Chair, Social Innovation, University of Waterloo

2011

National lead Partner National Title Partner lead Partner Major Partners Media Partners

Photo credits: Mike Derblich, Michelle Laporte

2010

National lead Partner National Title Partner lead Partner

Major Partners

Media Partners

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