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Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 1d

SAVE THE DATE: Kidical Mass YYC's Halloween Ride will be Sunday, Oct 19. Meet at Phil & Sebastian in Mission and ride to Lindsay Park Playground. Hope to see you there, #yycbike ! #kidicalmass

Image with the kidical mass details and some Halloween graphics. There is also an image from the last kidical mass ride of kids on bikes following a woman in yellow on a cargo bike along a residential street. The text also says Halloween costumes welcome and encouraged!

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C-Train @celiaravenlee.bsky.social · 1d

I was planning to be an orca for Halloween. If you’ve never seen an orca on a bike….C’mon down. And hey, it’s Alberta - maybe we’ll find some fun boats to tip.

Calgary Climate Hub @calgaryclimatehub.ca · 3d

MARK THE DATE, ghosts & goblins! The Hub's INAUGURAL #Hallowheelin' event is coming up Saturday, Oct 25th!

🧛‍♀️ Downtown Business Trick or Treating!
👹 Costume Contest!
👻 The Beasts & Banshees #BikeLane!
🎃 Haunted Calgary Tour Stops!

& MORE!!

RSVP: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/hallowheelin
#yycbike #yyc

Event is Hallowheelin against a dark Calgary backdrop with folks in costumes on bikes, a trick or treat filled pumpkin, City of Calgary & Hub logos

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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 11d

The Downtown Core Neighbourhood Association in #yyc is co-presenting a free evening of Indigenous storytelling, with screening on Saturday of two films, and a conversation with the director.

You can find out more details and RSVP at the link here.

downtowncoreneighbourhood.ca/event/free-t...

4 Oct 25 - Free: Truth and Reconciliation Double Feature Documentary Screening | October 4th

downtowncoreneighbourhood.ca

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Shooti @bambooshooti.bsky.social · 22d

#ResistanceEarth
#BlueEarth

Of course, you should drink water, but put it in a glass or metal container. A new study finds that bottled water consumers ingest up to 90,000 more plastic particles each year than tap water consumers, resulting in "chronic toxicity."

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Study finds side effects of drinking from plastic water bottles grossly underestimated: 'Not something that should be used in daily life'

"People need to understand."

www.yahoo.com

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C-Train @celiaravenlee.bsky.social · Aug 31

Wtf.

C-Train @celiaravenlee.bsky.social · Aug 29

« Blankets » is a gorgeous book about first love that had me ugly crying a whole lot…

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Daorcey @daorcey.bsky.social · Aug 12

Big fan of this work from @sustainableyyc.bsky.social. In a year of policy and politics and budgets, "safe streets for our kids" is very top of mind for me.

SustainableYYC @sustainableyyc.bsky.social · Aug 11

Sustainable Calgary's Executive Director, @celiaravenlee.bsky.social speaks about our work with kids to make healthier, safer communities. With your help we can turn prototype projects into best practices to make school streets safer across Calgary!

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C-Train @celiaravenlee.bsky.social · Aug 29

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The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · Aug 23

This is the way!

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 23

NEW: 1km of Montreal’s Ste-Catherine Street will become permanently “pedestrian only” (less than perfect term since it will be a people-place for a LOT more than walking). 225+ new trees, vegetation-covered pits for rain drainage, more seating, illuminated canopy, financial help for businesses, etc.

Stretch of Ste-Catherine Street East to become pedestrian-only year-round | CBC News

The City of Montreal announced Friday their "ambitious" plans to transform a portion of Ste-Catherine Street East into a pedestrian road year-round, with redevelopment work starting in fall 2026.

www.cbc.ca

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 18

PARIS: 65% of trips in Paris are already walking trips, and that’s growing by design. Over 300 million € will have been invested by 2026. 230ha of streets & squares are already pedestrianized. Over 200 “school streets” have been closed to cars and turned into new “pedestrian hearts.” Via @paris.fr

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SustainableYYC @sustainableyyc.bsky.social · Aug 11

Sustainable Calgary's Executive Director, @celiaravenlee.bsky.social speaks about our work with kids to make healthier, safer communities. With your help we can turn prototype projects into best practices to make school streets safer across Calgary!

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SustainableYYC @sustainableyyc.bsky.social · Jul 21

We've launched a new series on our blog where we're tipping our hats to women reimagining public space in Calgary. ⛲🎨 First-up: women transforming Bridgeland (1/3)

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SustainableYYC @sustainableyyc.bsky.social · Jul 24

In our summer newsletter, we’re sharing stories of what the new frontier of sustainable change looks like in action. From permanent street transformations to award-winning urban design, and the first stirrings of a fall election that will shape our city's next chapter. Read here: shorturl.at/lDXVO

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C-Train @celiaravenlee.bsky.social · Jul 22

I wanna be like David Attenborough when I’m 99.

… wouldn’t mind being like David Attenborough right now…

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SustainableYYC @sustainableyyc.bsky.social · Jul 14

In her reflections on the Stampede spirit, our Executive Director @celiaravenlee.bsky.social tips her hat to Calgary’s get’er done attitude, and reminds us that in uncertain times, the best way forward is to roll up our sleeves and try.

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C-Train @celiaravenlee.bsky.social · Jul 21

High on cycling. @sustainableyyc.bsky.social
latest project requires the most beautiful commute.

🐻🐧🦦🦋🦬🐐🐻‍❄️💚

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Brett Bergie (she/her) @brettbergie.bsky.social · Jul 18

"When enough children bike—or simply get outside— neighborhoods can be transformed. Research shows that when children play in the open [...] parents feel more of a connection to their neighbors.

"As fewer kids venture out, neighborhoods lose those social ties."
www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...

A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading

Kids on bikes once filled the streets. Not anymore.

www.theatlantic.com

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C-Train @celiaravenlee.bsky.social · Jul 11

So thrilled to see these out in the world! I have a particular fondness for the « Star Gazing & Storytelling » postcard. 🥰

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SustainableYYC @sustainableyyc.bsky.social · Jul 9

🌞 Sustainable summer fun, delivered! Introducing our Summer Fun in the City Postcard Pack, 5 self-guided adventures to share with friends, yours for a donation of $30 or more. Each postcard is an invitation to explore, learn, and connect right here in the city.

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Calgary Climate Hub @calgaryclimatehub.ca · Jul 10

Join us for a Land-Based Walking Workshop with Cree Elder Kerrie Moore on July 13 in Inglewood! This is a rare opportunity to experience traditional teachings, reflection, and connection with nature, right in the heart of Calgary!

RSVP: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/land_based_w...
#YYC #WalkingWorkshop

Event poster - Land-based walk and talk - Sat Aug 2, 10am - 12pm
Light refreshments provided - locations TBD in downtown.

Content:
An exploration of community gardens as space for anti-racist and decolonial community building; an opportunity to hear perspectives and experience community togetherness in beautiful Mohkinstsis. This is a chance to slow down, listen, and reflect on how land-based practices can bring people together.

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SustainableYYC @sustainableyyc.bsky.social · Jul 3

🤠 Plus: Play our free STAMPEDE BINGO for a chance to win a $75 Pages Books gift card!

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SustainableYYC @sustainableyyc.bsky.social · Jul 3

💌 Donate $30+ and get a limited-edition Summer Fun Postcard Pack (or grab one at Pages Books starting July 8). Each pack includes 5 postcard invites and instructions for unique summer activities to do with your friends.

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SustainableYYC @sustainableyyc.bsky.social · Jul 3

This Stampede season, help us build the next generation of School Streets—because the new frontier isn’t out on the range. It’s right here in our neighbourhoods.

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SustainableYYC @sustainableyyc.bsky.social · Jun 27

Submit your completed card at Pages Books for a $75 giftcard give away.

Download your free printable BINGO card and view all the details on our website! www.sustainablecalgary.org/the-blog/202...

Play the Sustainable Calgary STAMPEDE BINGO! — Sustainable Calgary

Whether you are a Rodeo regular or Stampede hater, you have to admit that the first few weeks of July are transformative in Calgary. Hay litters the streets and gingham becomes appropriate office...

www.sustainablecalgary.org

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SustainableYYC @sustainableyyc.bsky.social · Jun 27

Howdy y'all. We’re about to launch our summer fundraiser—and we’re doing it Stampede style 🤠. To kick things off, we’re releasing our first-ever STAMPEDE BINGO card! From July 4th - 13th, we invite you to explore how the Stampede can energize the city into a more active, welcoming place!

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