Jane’s Walks are citizen-led walks that celebrate cities & our connections to them | Returning to #Brantford + #BrantCounty May 2022
Brantford, Ontario
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Have you checked out the Winter Active photo contests?
Weekly draws, Family Day contest, Backyard rink contest, and don’t forget if you spot Waldo in one of our outdoor areas to share with us.
For more information on how to enter, please visit Brant.ca/WinterActive.
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While you are getting Winter Active this month also take the time to sign up for the @ParticipACTION True North Challenge!
Get moving with both and you could win awesome prizes! Visit brant.ca/WinterActive to learn more.
2022 is your year, so why not start it off on the right foot by participating in our True North Challenge?! Download the free ParticipACTION app, rally your team & motivate each other to make physical activity a regular part of your day. #TrueNorthMove #EverythingGetsBetter
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I’m so excited to be apart of @BelongingBrant’s @JanesWalkBrant team again this year (this time, as an official resident of #BrantCounty)! 🙌Interested in leading a walk or learning more? 👋 Let’s chat! #JanesWalk #ParisON #Brantford #LoveLocalBrant – at Brant, Ontario
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Our Nature is Best, FREE summer passport program is now underway until September 1, 2021.
Visit Brant.ca/healthykids to print your passport & for more information on our contest.
#HKBB
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Have you heard of the 15-minute city? These architects in Seattle are exploring how to make it a reality. bit.ly/3hTi2SL
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Evidence around the world has shown that street designs focused on vehicle movement rather than mobility for people inhibits the quality of life and the character of #PublicSpaces. Where is the most vibrant #PublicSpace in your city?
🤾♀️👉unhabitat.org/topic/public-s…
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Join us for a series of COVID-19 Recovery: Listening to Our Community public forums to gather ideas and feedback about what our community needs to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn more or register to speak at LetsTalkBrantford.ca/COVID-1….
#Brantford | #COVID19Recovery
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The County of Brant is seeking input on new Park development names, join the discussion today and let us know what you think of the proposed names, or suggest a new one!
Engage with us today, and visit EngageBrant.ca/ParkNaming.
#EngageBrant
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Join us tonight (Tuesday, June 8) at 7:00 pm for the second webinar in our #Staycation series: Art & Culture!
Register at ow.ly/mu8j50F4BID or call 519-442-2433 and sign up with staff.
Be well, Brant!
#BrantLibrary #BrantCounty #SupportLocal #BrantArtsAndCulture
ALT This image features a woman bent over a pottery wheel and working on a piece of pottery. The text over the image reads, "Staycation series; Learn about art and culture in the County of Brant! Tonight, June 8 at 7 pm".
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It's #AsianHeritageMonth! Celebrate Asian voices, read diverse stories, and stand with your community against anti-Asian racism and discrimination.
The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2021 is *Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve*. Learn more at ow.ly/m1jb50ENv2I.
ALT This image features several children's books written by Asian authors and featuring Asian characters and stories. The books are on display on a shelf in a library setting.
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We are excited to learn about what is important to you and what you would like to see in our New Downtown! Share your streetscaping wishlist with us at bit.ly/3yaJ5jB. For more information and other ways to participate, please visit LetsTalkBrantford.ca/Downtow….
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Visiting to walk the grounds? Tag us in the photos you take of our blossom tree that's currently blooming 🌸 but hurry! These only last for a short time 🤫
Today is the Provincial Day of Action on Litter - and there's so many ways to get involved and #ActONLitter in #Brantford. Here's a few ideas:
🚶♂️ Pick up litter when you’re out on short walks in your neighbourhood.
🎨 Create art to promote litter pick-up.
Today marks the Provincial Day of Action on Litter. Please visit letstalkbrantford.ca/let-s-c… for ways to get involved with #CleanBrantford. #actONlitter
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The definitions of #placemaking are continually introduced, challenged, co-opted, and reinvented.
As the primary promoter & defender of placemaking over 25+ year, @PPS_Placemaking's definition & page has stood the test of time: pps.org/article/what-is-plac…
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''Jane Jacobs on Funding Great Places''
For Jacobs' 100th birthday in 2016, @PPS_Placemaking published a speech she gave in 1964 that is still relevant today
pps.org/article/a-great-unba…
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Connect with the County of Brant on local projects by visiting the #EngageBrant website.
Take a survey, leave a comment and learn more about projects that matter to you!
We want to hear from you #Brant! Visit EngageBrant.ca today.
The Grand River Healthy Communities Collaborative of #BrantCounty wants to know what you think it takes to create a healthy community! Complete the survey for a chance to win 1 of 3 $25 gift cards: bit.ly/3bezvT1 #Brant #ParisOntario #BrantfordOntario
We’re reflecting on this past Jane’s Walk weekend and reading this lovely article from @Urbequity on Jane Jacobs and “The Death and Life of Great American Cities:” urbequity.com/en/jane-jacobs… #JaneJacobs #Urbanism #CitiesForEveryone – at Brant, Ontario
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s #JanesWalk in #Brantford & #Brant possible - from those who organized and led walks to those who tuned in - we’re so thankful to be able to share these beautiful, vibrant and connected communities with you! 💛 – at Brantford, Ontario
Today is the perfect day to try a guided meditation walk! 🎧 We’ve recorded a meditation you can listen to at your own pace as you enjoy nature while exploring your favourite (or new) walking route! 🌿 Find it over on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/41O… #JanesWalk @BelongingBrant – at Brantford, Ontario