Rumours of a River - an exploration of Lost Moss Park Creek

Did you know there's a river buried under Church Street in Toronto? Lost Rivers and the OALA’s J.E.D.I. Committee are offering a joint neighbourhood walking tour on Friday, September 26th at starting at 2:00pm. The walk will take about two hours, and will be followed by coffee and discussion at ERA Architects Inc office.

In this exploration of historic houses, we'll bring lost Moss Park Creek to life through stories and rumours of wet basements, soaked core samples, sinkholes, sinking houses and houses built above street level to stay above the muddy mire of the former creek path. We will share Queer histories and present day stories as we stroll down the valley of lost Moss Park Creek from Isabella to Granby Street. Helen will connect the stories back to the deeper origins of the creek in time - about 11,000 years ago, and to the evolution of biocultural ecosystems over time.

There will be a wealth of fascinating architectural information about the buildings of the neighbourhood, about current real estate activities, and Adam will introduce us to the amazing community, businesses, activities and local history of The Village.

📅 Schedule:
2:00 - 4:00 pm: Group walk (meeting point notified to registrants)
4:30 - 6:00 pm: After walk coffee conversation

Registration deadline: September 22nd

Price: $40 + tax

Guides:

- Helen Mills: founder and co-director of Toronto Green Community’s Lost Rivers program

- Adam Wynne: elected Chair of the Toronto and East York Community Preservation Panel

- Rene Fan, OALA: landscape architect with work experience in Canada and the United States, and contributed to international projects in Yemen, Nepal and China

Sponsored by: ERA Architects Inc

Registration Note: This event is open to OALA members only. Please ensure you are logged in and registering with your user account email address to receive member pricing.

Cancellation, Refund, and Important Information Policy

Cancellations and refunds will be granted according to the following guidelines:

• Up to two (2) weeks before the event: 50% refund will be issued to purchaser.
• After registration deadline: No refunds will be provided.
• No Shows (those who register but do not attend or cancel): No refunds will be issued.

Refunds will be processed in the order they are received, or after the event has concluded, depending on the timing of the cancellation. Please allow five (5) to seven (7) business days for refunds to be processed.

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