May 4th – 5th, 2013

“Eat Your Sidewalk” with designers and foraging enthusiasts Petia Morozov and Iain Kerr. Write your own poem while you walk with Harlem-based poet E.J. McAdams.  Hear about the latest research into NYC’s climate vulnerability from scientists Stuart Gaffin.  “Insert (Your Idea) Here” with artist Eve Mosher.

Supporters joined us on a 2-part walk covering the length of Broadway as a part of MAS’ Jane’s Walks Weekend.  The walk on Saturday, May 4th took place from Bowling Green to 72nd St and on Sunday, May 5th, from Van Cortlandt Park to 72nd St.

A notable group of artists, scientists, cultural and community representatives discussed a variety of issues along the corridor that demonstrated how sustainability can be made tangible through the arts.

Saturday, May 4th, 10AM – 4PM, Bowling Green to 72nd Street:

Meetup Times/Locations:

10AM – The southern end of Bowling Green park

12PM – NE corner of Houston St and Broadway, in front of the Adidas Store

2PM  -  NE corner of 34th St and Broadway, the southern tip of Herald Square park

Sunday, May 5th, 10am – 4pm, 240th Street (Van Cortlandt Park) to 72nd Street:

Meetup Times/Locations:

10AM – NE corner of Broadway and 240th St/Van Cortlandt Park South

12PM – NW corner of Broadway and 178th Street

2PM  -  SW corner of Broadway and 125th Street

Walk Tour Guides

Jackie Brookner, Artist

Marco Antonio Castro Cosio, Designer

Annaline Dinkelman, President, Wall Street Walks

Emily Drury, Professional Gardener & Cultural Anthropologist

Bob Fanuzzi, Chairman, Community Board 8

Kristin Jones, Artist

Iain Kerr & Petia Morozov, SPURSE

Michael Levine, Community Board 1

Anthony Lilore, Co-Founder, Restore Clothing

Elliot Maltby, Thread Collective, Landscape Architect

E.J. McAdams, Poet

Mary Miss, Artist

Eve Mosher, Artist

Jan Mun, Media Artist

Jody Pinto, Artist, Museum of Chinese in America Educational Staff

Ro Sheffe, Community Board 1

John Tauranac, Author

Gabriel Willow, Naturalist