May 4 | 10 am and 1pm

RiversideTO Jane’s Walk May Fourth!

 There are over 150 Jane’s walks across Toronto. Come down to the Riverside to get a little bit of exercise and learn the history associated with where you live!

10 am Jane’s Walk – The River I step in is not the River I stand in

This walk will take us along Queen Street East over the Queen Street Bridge into the heart of Toronto’s east side. We will explore how some of the infrastructure and buildings have changed use over time, providing historical context of how the neighbourhood developed, its current state, and its future potential. Come explore the changing dynamics of Riverside!

1pm Jane’s Walk – Wild Plant Walk in Riverside with Danette Steele – the herbalist

Take a walk on the wild side – hear stories and make new discoveries about the plants that grow throughout our city.

Join Danette Steele – the herbalist + city farmer – for a walk through Riverside lane-ways, parks and gardens. Identify wild and cultivated plants that can be used for food and medicine. Recipes will be shared! Learn about sustainable, safe and respectful practices for harvesting plants in the city …. And – be prepared to be surprised as you connect with the plants – and take some time to slow down and smell the Dandelions!