Historic Corktown: Tree Walk and Tales
Kiel Hassanali, J. Corbett, and Coralina Lemos
Corktown: Once referred to as a village that served the needs of early century immigrants.
Explore the tree-lined streetscape of this neighbourhood and hear stories about its connected built history. This walk will help attendees develop a greater understanding of tree species and the natural features that contribute to our cities urban canopy.
Our journey will take participants past century rowhouse-lined streets and remaining industrial buildings.
We will meet at Little Trinity Church grounds and end at Corktown Common; an 18-acre man made park. Participant Q and A will be encouraged!
Details: Look for an orange colored "Walk With Us" sign
Walk Start:
Grounds of Little Trinity Church, 425 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1L3.
Corktown Common, 155 Bayview Avenue, Toronto.
Walk End:
Date: May 5
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Language:
English
Theme:
Environment and Sustainability, History and Places, People and Communities.
Accesibility:
Uneven terrain, Busy sidewalks, Family-friendly walk.