

Sun, Jul 23
|In Chan Kaajal Park
Guided Walk - Transforming Public Spaces
Enjoy a two-hour walking tour led by tree and garden expert Ellyn Shea.
Time & Location
Jul 23, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In Chan Kaajal Park, 3100 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Guests
About the event
The theme of this walk is how public spaces can be used for beauty, education, and public benefit, and how they can be transformed using trees, plants, permeable pavers, and art. It is led by Ellyn Shea, a consulting arborist, garden coach, educator, and owner of Garden Guidance LLC.
We'll meet at In Chan Kaajal Park, then begin our walk on Shotwell Street where landscape designer, architect, and sidewalk garden pioneer Jane Martin lived and where she and her neighbors transformed the block in the '00s by converting "hardscape" to "softscape." We'll visit several of Jane's later sidewalk garden designs and some sidewalk gardens created by Friends of the Urban Forest. We'll finish at Balmy Alley, the iconic block-long alley that features various artists' constantly changing collections of murals.
We recommend you wear comfortable shoes, and bring water (to stay hydrated) and sun protection. Please give yourself extra time and…
Tickets
Standard Ticket
$25.00
+$0.63 ticket service fee
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$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
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