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Tree ID walk and Seed Share - Grant Notley Park - Edmonton - May 31, 2025

Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · May 22

Our friends in Whikwentowin are offering a great little walk on Sat May 31...register here: www.showpass.com/tree-id-walk...

Walk Leader: Plant biologists, Damián Cirelli and Ale Equiza,Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 09:00 AM Approx 2 hours & 1 km. Description: Curious about our living canopy and local green spaces? Join ...

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This June through August, we’ll be offering weekly walking tours about Edmonton history. They’ll have an ECAMP flavour: curiosity-driven, hands-on, seeing the whole city as a place to learn from. And ...

Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · May 22

Our friends @edmontonheritage.bsky.social ECAMProject are offering their walks piloted during Jane's Walk over the summer twice a week...check out the details here: citymuseumedmonton.ca/blog/lets-ta...

Let’s take a walk

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Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · May 14

A new walk in Wîhkwêntôwin for May 31 just posted on janewalksyeg.wordpress.com if you haven't got your fill yet...looking at trees and plants #janeswalkyeg

Jane Jacobs: Urbanist Hero or Patron Saint of Gentrification?

Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · May 14

An interesting look into the legacies of Jane Jacobs

Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · May 4

In case you missed it: the complicated legacy of Jane Jacobs, probably the most influential urbanist figure of the past century.

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YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!

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Ian Hosler @ianhosler.bsky.social · May 3

Led a great #janeswalk today popping into 7 small businesses along 124th street, these are our gracious hosts at Mr. & Mrs Singh our newest restaurant in the hood!

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Ian Hosler @ianhosler.bsky.social · May 3

Took in a tour of the old Citadel, now the starlight room…what a storied history! #janeswalkyeg

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Ian Hosler @ianhosler.bsky.social · May 4

An amazing Jane’s walk of queen e park and the artifact centre. I loved the old bicycles in their collection! #janeswalkyeg

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Ian Hosler @ianhosler.bsky.social · May 4

Went on an amazing tour of the legislature grounds led by @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social She has such a way with words #janeswalkyeg

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Ian Hosler @ianhosler.bsky.social · May 6

My young apprentice and I led my last Jane’s walk of the season touring our hood of Westmount! #janeswalkyeg

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Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · May 3

Day 2 of Jane's Walking in YEG and the weather is fine! Grab your shorts and some water and join in on a walk! janewalksyeg.wordpress.com

Shaping Urban Agricultural Landscapes and Futures - Saville Community Sports Centre - Edmonton - May 4, 2025

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Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · May 2

Yay! It's kick off day with 4 walks over the lunch hour out of City Hall, still room in all of them so join in if you are interested!
Details at: janewalksyeg.wordpress.com

A picture of walk leader addressing a crowd of people on City Hall Plaza for the start of janes walks

Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · May 1

Looking forward to a great weekend of walking! Thanks to our amazing walk leaders for sharing the stories of their communities! Still room on a few of the walks at: janewalksyeg.wordpress.com #janeswalkyeg #janeswalk #yegwalk

Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · Apr 24

If you have a green thumb, check out the Shaping Urban Agricultural Landscapes walk which will tour 3 different gardens on the UofA farm - South Campus. Register here: www.showpass.com/shaping-urba...

Walk Leader: Kevin Jones & Sarah DeLanoDate & Time: Sunday, May 4, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Approx 3 hours & 2 km. Description: Join Kevin Jones and Sarah DeLano for a walk through the University of Albert...

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Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · Apr 22

Hope you caught us on CBC Edmonton AM this morning: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Registration will fill up for walks so don't dally: janewalksyeg.wordpress.com

Edmonton AM with Mark Connolly, Tara McCarthy | Live Radio | CBC Listen

Edmonton AM is your local morning drive show from 5:30 to 8:30 a.m. Host Mark Connolly wakes up the city with compelling interviews, while Tara McCarthy provides the latest traffic and weather every 1...

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Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · Apr 17

A number of new walks posted at: janewalksyeg.wordpress.com Join in in learning more about the City we all love! #janeswalkyeg

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Paths for People @pathsforpeople.bsky.social · Apr 14

🚶‍♀️🚲 Join us on Saturday, May 3rd from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM, on a free guided walk along Jasper Avenue to explore how this major Edmonton street is transforming to support active transportation and more vibrant, people-friendly spaces.
📅 register online: pathsforpeople.org/events/the-t...

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Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · Apr 15

A few new walks have been added! Registration opened on Sunday, so some walks are filling up fast! Check out the offerings at janewalksyeg.wordpress.com

Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · Apr 11

We are super excited to have walks by @pathsforpeople.bsky.social and the @edmontonheritage.bsky.social ECAMP program this year as well as a host of others!
#yegwalk #janeswalkyeg #janeswalk

Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · Apr 11

Hi Jane's Walkers! Walks are being posted at: janewalksyeg.wordpress.com as they are confirmed, and registration opens this Sunday at noon...looks like a great event so far!

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · Apr 7

Here’s more about @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social for this year. It’s not too early to start planning which tours you might like to take - and it’s not too late to propose a walk you’d like to lead. janewalksyeg.wordpress.com #yeg #Edmonton #janeswalkyeg

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Janes Walk YEG @janeswalkyeg.bsky.social · Apr 11

Hi Jane's Walkers! Walks are being posted at: janewalksyeg.wordpress.com as they are confirmed, and registration opens this Sunday at noon...looks like a great event so far!