Author: janeswalkwr

When: Cancelled

Where: Begin at Waterloo Park (upper parking lot off of Westmount), end at Laurel Creek

Walk Leader: Zach Summerhayes

This walk will take us off the beaten path into some of the wilder parts of Waterloo Park. Here on the far western side of the park, we will meander along the banks of Laurel Creek. Listen for the shallow rapids, watch as a lone duck surfs bye, narrowly squeezing beneath a newly fallen Maple…

Let us take a moment to let her majesty of Spring enliven our senses, calm ours minds, and enchant our hearts. Where is nature’s bench? Bridge? Hiding spot? Or once the canopy gives cover, where is our refreshing refuge from the coming summer heat?

Please take time on this walk to make it your own 🙂 Stop, listen, breath, and play, as you feel called!

We may also engage briefly in critical reflection using our observations of how we see humanity inter-acting with this space. Are these local stories reflected more globally?

Finally, what do we want this space to become? I would love, if together, we can re-imagine possibilities for what this space could be!

When: Saturday, May 4, 1:45-2:45 p.m.

Where: Begin and end at the Paulander Community Centre (60 Paulander Drive, Unit # 1)

Walk Leader: Shanti Persaud

Paulander Drive consists of over 580 households including privately owned homes, rentals at market value and subsidized housing by the Region of Waterloo. The first homes on this street were built between 1972-1973. A walk along this street will reveal a very diverse population including families with young children, seniors living independently, immigrants, refugees and multiple-generation Canadians.

Creating a safe, peaceful and welcoming place to live was of high importance to the neighbours on Paulander Drive who came together and strategized hopeful plans to create a positive and lasting change in their community. These hopeful plans combined with hard-work and dedication from the residents has come to fruition as a diverse group of people with varied cultures and backgrounds have come together to plan, lead and participate in community initiatives within the Paulander neighbourhood where all are welcome.

Join us as the neighbours share their experiences living on Paulander Drive and what “community” means to them as they explore the various neighbour-led traditions, events and programs that have brought the community together including monthly potlucks, community barbecues, food distribution and classes at the Paulander Community Centre.

Our walk will start and end at the Paulander Community Centre.

When: Saturday, May 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Begin and end at Short Finger Brewing (20 Hurst Avenue)

Walk Leader: Elyn Lin, Mila Wiggins, Margaret Santos, and John MacDonald

We’re going on a scavenger hunt and we’d like you to join us and see! Come explore what the neighbourhood at Courtland and Kent can be.

Where industry meets community, and trails meet creeks, How will we capture how the history of Schneiders’ speaks?

On this Jane’s Walk there is much to see including some of the LRT!

The scavenger hunt begins at 10:30am on Saturday, May 4th in the parking lot of Short Finger Brewing Co. at 20 Hurst Avenue.

We look forward to seeing you there! All ages are welcome. Come share a morning of fun and exploration!

When: Sunday, May 5, 9-10:30 a.m.

Where: Begin and end at the hole in the fence behind 301 Traynor

Walk Leader: James Howe

We will make the trek from the Traynor-Vanier neighbourhood to get groceries from the Food Basics on Fairway Road and back. On the way there, we will take the official long route and see the many services that are just on other side of the LRT tracks that are cut off by two fences. We will use the unofficial crossing to return.

This walk will focus on the need for a safe crossing that returns much needed walkability to this neighbourhood, the history of advocating for that crossing and the likelihood that if will be built in 2019. To make the trip realistic, please plan to buy some groceries at the store. They could be for your personal use or the walk leader will arrange to donate them to the food bank. Here’s a suggested shopping list:

• 2 or 5 litres of milk (to be given directly to T-V residents)
• peanut butter in a medium or large jar
• bag of rice
• can of chick peas
• box of granola bars

If driving, please find street parking. Don’t use the apartment’s parking.

When: Monday, May 6, 1-2 p.m.

Where: Begin and end at Colour Paradise Greenhouses (1209 Bleams Road, Mannheim)

Walk Leader: Abbi Belle

Join Abbi Belle of Tangent Studios for a very special photowalk through Colour Paradise Greenhouses in Mannheim, one kilometre west of the Sunrise Centre. We will be discussing basic photography fundamentals like the Rule of Thirds, lighting techniques, depth of focus, working with colours, and more.

This walking workshop is open to anyone, so get your favourite camera (including your phone) and let’s have some fun!