Jane's Walk Regina 2022 - List of Walks

 

Join our free, volunteer-led “walking conversations.” We’ll observe, reflect, share, question and re-imagine the places in which we live, work and play.

 

Three Part History of Wascana Creek and Lakes  

led by Jim Elliott

We may also see interesting wildlife.

Fri. June 3^rd, 7:00 p.m., 1.5 hours.
Spring Floods and the Riverside Dyke:
13 years of bioengineering, flood control and public engagement. Meet at the North end of the Cameron Street Bridge.

Sat. June 4^th, 9:00 a.m., 1.5 hours.
Can You Dig It: the story of Wascana Lake and the two big digs. Meet at the Queen Elizabeth II Statue in front of the Legislative Buildings.

Sun. June 5^th, 9:00 a.m., 1.5 hours.

The Upper Lake and Far Away Place: glimpses of history including the power station, market gardens and the Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Meet at the Saskatchewan Science Centre Parking Lot.

 

Bringing Our Homes into a Net Zero Future

led by Laura Stewart and Bill Neher

Sat. June 4^th, 10:30 a.m., 1.5 hours.

Diverse houses in Cathedral Neighbourhood illustrate opportunities and challenges for deep energy retrofits. Meet at King Street and 15^th Ave. (center of the north side of Les Sherman Park).

 

The Garden That You Are

 

led by Sharon Pratchler

 

Sat. June 4^th, 2:00 p.m.

 

A walk through the gardens in the Crescents Neighbourhood. Meet at the Leopold end of Angus Boulevard.

Victoria Park Heritage Conservation District

led by Bernie Flaman

Sun. June 5^th, 1:30 p.m., 1 hour.
Buildings and structures surrounding Victoria Park provide a complete chronology of architectural styles of the 20th century. Meet at the Historic Sites and Monuments Board Plaque (center of the south side of the park).

Innovation Place and the University:
A Retrospective Look at a 20-25-Year-Old Landscape

led by Ingrid Thiessen

Sun. June 5^th, 7:00 p.m., 1 hour.
Revisiting landscape plantings to discuss what works well, what needs rejuvenation, and how to include native plants in landscaping. Meet at the parking circle in front of 'The Terrace' building (10 Research Drive).