Empowering Youth to Care for Nature

Got your hands on some native plant seeds and not sure what to do? Don't worry! We'll tell you all about their growing needs, and much more!

Watch this play list of short education videos on medicinal plants, honourable harvest, and weaving with invasive species!

We’re still glowing from all the warm fuzzies at our AGM last night, where we officially released our latest Annual Report!

For the first time since 2019, our AGM will be held in person at Strathcona Community Gardens! We’d love for you to join us on Wednesday, July 26th at 6pm.

In this video, four participants talk about their strengthened relationship with nature, the skills they learned, and what they enjoyed the most about the program.

As we say a heartfelt farewell to our Executive Director of almost seven years, Emily Keller, we’re excited to introduce EYA’s new Co-Executive Directors - Erica Ellis & Carmen Wong!

Guided by botanist Kristen Miskelly of Satinflower Nurseries, this workshop will share key considerations on caring for native plants and discuss how plants can support biodiversity across a variety of urban habitats.

Our colourful new brand reflects EYA’s youthful identity and honours the land we steward.

Charity Village awards EYA Best Youth Engagement Organization (under 20 staff) for 2022.

Help us open the doors for equity-deserving youth pursuing land-based livelihoods.

This spring and summer, 169 dedicated youth have been contributing to the ongoing restoration of native habitat along Still Creek – a three year project in partnership with Still Moon Arts Society.

Meet EYA's Youth Habitat Crew: five inspiring youth who joined our team this summer for a three-month paid internship.

The project, in partnership with Strathcona Community Gardens, will increase climate resilience in the Downtown Eastside by creating a wetland ecosystem that will reduce flood risks, and increase biodiversity and Indigenous foodscapes.

Yarrow has a long history of being used medicinally around the world, including by many First Nations and the ancient Greeks. This plant relative is one of our favourites to grow in our youth programs.

Nodding Onion is an edible native plant with a similar taste to onion and chives. This plant relative can be found in many of our garden beds and meadows.

Strawberries aren't just delicious, the whole plant has many medicinal uses, too!

We love to snack on salmonberry in our programs, but always remember to leave plenty for the birds and other wildlife that rely on this foodsource.

Lupine is often grown in our youth programs. They’re easy to grow from seed and germinating lupine seeds is an excellent learning experience.

We reflect back on the year and invite you to read our Annual Impact Report!