Meet our Youth Habitat Crew
Meet EYA’s Youth Habitat Crew: five inspiring youth who joined our team this summer for a three-month paid internship.
Read MoreCommunity-led Urban Wetland Project
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.
Read MorePlant Relative: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
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.
Read MorePlant Relative: Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum)
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.
Read MoreWoodland Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)
Strawberries aren’t just delicious, the whole plant has many medicinal uses, too!
Read MoreSalmonberry (Rubus spectabilis)
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.
Read MoreBig Leaf Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus)
Lupine is often grown in our youth programs. They’re easy to grow from seed and germinating lupine seeds is an excellent learning experience.
Read More2021 Year in Review and Annual Report
We reflect back on the year and invite you to read our Annual Impact Report!
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