North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society -Walking Tour Opportunities

Explore River Valley via Jane’s Walk

On the first weekend of May every year, festivals take place in hundreds of cities across the globe. Jane’s Walks encourage people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours.

Urban planner Erik Backstrom will discuss the environmental history and significance of Fulton Ravine, one of Edmonton’s lost creeks, and librarian Shannon Clarke will explain how the new Capilano Library takes advantage of its ravine-side location. The walk is May 4, 12:30 PM, begins at Capilano Library – 9915-67 Street and will be 1.5 hours and 3 km long.

Kathryn Ivany’s walk will focus on history and development in the river valley from the 1890s until today and plans for the future. Walterdale, Rossdale and the connections across the river and the parks along it will be discussed and explored. A brief visit to Queen Elizabeth Park will whet your appetite to explore later at your leisure. The walk is May 5, 3:00 PM, begins at the John Walter Museum, on the north side of the Kinsmen Sports Centre parking lot and will be 1.5 hours. Learn more about all the walks at https://janewalksyeg.wordpress.com/2019-this-years-walks/

Tour 75 acre old growth forest in northeast River Valley

Lady Flower Gardens (LFG) develops long term relationships with community leagues and other like minded community groups so there is a dedicated and knowledgeable group of caring people who want to support organizations that help protect and steward Edmonton’s River Valley in a responsible and sustainable way.

LFG will host 2 hour guided tours on Saturday, May 25 through its 75 acre old growth forest that is nestled within the oxbow of the North Saskatchewan River. The Edmonton and Area Land Trust and North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society will provide informative walking tours about the flora and fauna and history of one of the most beautiful natural areas in Edmonton’s River Valley.

Register for morning tour at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-morning-tour-with-our-neighbours-tickets-59709246965?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Register for afternoon tour at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-afternoon-tour-with-our-neighbours-tickets-59709500724?aff=eac2

Since 2012 LFG, whose motto is learning to live with the land and each other, has supported supervised access for experiential learning opportunities on 5 acres of agricultural land to member agencies that build community with Edmonton’s disadvantaged citizens. Learn more about Lady Flower Gardens at https://www.ladyflowergardens.com/

Off-roaders driving their four-by-fours and trucks in river valley

For many, it’s the Alberta dream — off-roading a luxury, gas-guzzling truck through the mud. A group of local hobbyists are living that dream, albeit in miniature. On sunny afternoons, you’ll find the off-roaders driving their souped-up four-by-fours and monster trucks through Edmonton’s river valley. But you’ll have to look hard. These trucks are RC (radio-controlled) and they’re tiny. Learn more and watch video at https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/radio-controlled-trucks-rc-hobbyists-alberta-1.5107243

Epcor river valley solar power plant update at Council

Council’s Utility Committee will hear an update on Epcor’s solar power plant proposal, which will be located in the river valley, at its May 10, meeting. The update to the project’s business case includes information from the provincial Historical Resource Act, Alberta Utilities Commission, a site interpretation concept plan and letters of support. The 7 reports on this issue can be accessed by clicking on agenda item 6.3 at
http://sirepub.edmonton.ca/sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid=2372&doctype=AGENDA

If you would like to speak to this item, contact the Office of the City Clerk at city.clerk@edmonton.ca or 780.496.8178 to register to speak. The other option is to show up before the meeting begins at 9.30 am in the River Valley room at City Hall and inform the Clerk that you wish to speak.

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