The A! Walk project is looking for a radically creative event coordinator to redesign the walk series for 2025 and take it to new heights. Contact janne.halme@aalto.fi if you want part-time work in community engagement and experience design.
We organised walking tours of the Aalto University campus and surroundings. These tours invited students and staff to explore the connection of nature and culture on our campus.
Regular Weekly Walk: Every Thursday, we started from the Oak in front of the Väre building at 13:00, for a refreshing walk through familiar and new paths. It offered a great way to connect with nature and maintain a consistent walking routine. We invited people to appear at the Oak - there was no registration.
Additional Walks with Special Themes and Destinations: We explored unique routes and special themes in these extra walks. Each walk offered a distinctive journey and destination for those looking to discover something new. Participants registered for the Theme Walks through the link under each topic.
For 2025: Stay tuned and watch for news about the relaunch of the walk event sweries in spring 2025!
Meeting point: Oak in front of Väre building
Date: Postponed
Destination: Scheduling
Maximum number of participants: 30
Content:
In mid-July, after a period of warmth and rain, the first harvest of delicious mushrooms like Chantarelle and Porchini pop up.
Join our walk to discover these fascinating mushrooms and immerse yourself in the refreshing charm of the Finnish forest.
Meeting point: Oak in front of Väre building
Date: 12th September 13:00~14:00
Destination: Campus
Maximum number of participants: 30
Content:
Join us this Thursday for a guided walk through Aalto's local ecosystem, led by our artist-researcher Christina Stadlbauer. We will explore the environment and engage in various interactive activities.
More about Christina:
Contact:
Janne Halme, janne.halme@aalto.fi, +358503441695
To see what happened during our walk:
It is said that the best way to experience Finland is by hiking.
Our participants spent an afternoon immersed in the lush greenery of Nuuksio National Park, enjoying the serene beauty of the Nordic landscape.
What does modern art mean to you?
Our participants enjoyed a feast of art at EMMA while sharing their thoughts...
The afternoon adventure on Lehtisaari offered more than just a walk in the forest; it sparked conversations about renewed appreciation for the simple pleasures of life and the beauty of the Finnish wilderness...
The Geo Exhibition at GTK in Espoo provided more than just geological information; it started discussions about time, people, our planet, and, more importantly, a new perspective on sustainability...
It's summer in Finland and the forests are full of life and colour. The trip to the Birdwatching Tower was not only a birdwatching trip, but also a conversation about culture and nature...
Finland is entering the golden time of the year, and our second walk was a journey across time to explore the brushstrokes of Finnish Golden Age painters...
Spring is here, plants are starting to grow and bloom. The first walk of 'A! walk' series started with meeting those newborn plants...
