Author: janeswalkwr

When: Saturday, May 5, 3:30-5:30 pm

Where: Begin at Soper Park Picnic Shelter, end at the mouth of Mill Creek at the Grand River

Walk Leader: Andrew, Cambridge City Green

We’ll explore the human ecology of a rare cold water watercourse, Mill Creek from Soper Park to its mouth along the Grand River, and how the creek has been altered, destroyed, and renewed for 200 years.

Meet at Soper Park picnic shelter – parking lot/lane closest to tennis club off Dundas (just south of Dundas/Beverly Street intersection). Walk will consist of accessible, flat locations (asphalt walking trails, sidewalks). Distance may be an issue for some (i.e. Soper Park to Grand River and back again).

When: Sunday, May 6, 1-3 pm

Where: Begin and end at City Parking Lot, next to Mill Race Park/LA Frank’s stairway.

Walk Leader: Heather, Cambridge City Green

Enjoy the riverscapes of Galt and learn about how in the age of bellbottoms the City flooded, a massive public works project followed to prevent future floods and protect the downtown.

Meet at City Parking Lot, next to Mill Race Park/LA Franks stairway. Walking route will be on east side of river to Main Street bridge, through Sculpture Garden and riverside trails on west side of river, then cross the Concession Street bridge and head back to the parking lot starting point. Walk is largely accessible along sidewalks and riverfront asphalt trails in downtown Galt.

When: Sunday, May 6, 3:30-5 pm

Where: Begin at Victoria Park, Cambridge (meet at the playground off Salisbury Avenue)

Walk Leaders: Kelley and Laura, Cambridge City Green

Cambridge has a new woodlot management plan for Victoria Park. Come and enjoy a Spring walk, learn about your local forest, and how you can be involved in making it healthier.

Walk is not entirely accessible as the majority of it will consist of paths through the forest with varying accessibility, slopes and surfaces.

When: Saturday, May 5, 11 am – 12:30 pm

Where: Begin at the sculpture “Aporia” located in front of 200 Frederick Street, Kitchener, end at Settlement Coffee – One Victoria St. South, Kitchener

Walk Leader: Michelle Purchase

Let’s take a walk and talk about the obvious art, the subtle art, the hidden art, the guerrilla art, and even some soon to be art, all around Downtown Kitchener. We will share information about the artworks, the artists, and their inspirations. We will talk about the history of the artworks, where they come from, and how they fit in with our local history and our community. You will also get a sneak peek into some of the contemporary artworks for public spaces coming to Kitchener as part of CAFKA (Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener & Area) in June.