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SUMMARY:Legacy Beacon Mapping
DESCRIPTION:📍 Legacy Beacon (780 Riverside Dr W) & Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nRecent changes at Windsor’s riverfront have yet to be replicated in OSM\, so we’re scheduling some time to get it done! Join OpenStreetMap Windsor-Essex on Tuesday\, August 5th for a hands-on learning opportunity that will add pathway and landscape changes for the Legacy Beacon to OSM. Attendees will learn how to collect geodata and how to contribute to OSM. All levels of experience and technical acumen are welcome! \n\n\n\nThis event will take place in TWO PARTS. Join for one or both! \n\n\n\nPart I:\n\n\n\nLocation: Legacy Beacon (780 Riverside Dr W)Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PMActivity: Record GPX traces of the area\, noting the location of paths and other amenities. Bring your data-enabled mobile device with a GPS recording app installed (E.g. GPS Logger for Android\, myTracks on iOS). Alternatively\, you can go the low-tech route and bring a notebook and pen! Both methods will allow you to collect data that can later be added to OSM. Once everyone is on-site\, and before we start data collection\, the group will coordinate who is recording what data. This will help to make sure we have complete coverage\, and that everyone’s work will be included in the final changes. \n\n\n\nWalk back to Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210). This is a walk of roughly 1km that takes about 15 minutes. \n\n\n\nPart II:\n\n\n\nLocation: Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, unit 210)Time: 7 – 8:30 PMActivity: Transferring collected data to OpenStreetMap. Using desktop and browser tools such as JOSM and iD Editor\, we’ll learn how to turn our GPX files and handwritten notes into OSM-compatible data. We’ll also have the chance to see how outdated information (like the old playground) can be changed or removed to better represent the current state of things. Attendees can bring in their own laptop for this part\, or they can use one of Hackforge’s house machines. \n\n\n\nRecommendation! Join the Hackforge Discord to keep in touch with the group through the #openstreetmap-windsor-essex channel. This will be the best way to get updates on where we are at any given time (while we’ll do our best\, it’s not completely impossible that we’ll arrive back at HQ a bit after 7pm). This is also a great way to ask questions ahead of time! \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, August 5th🕦5:30 – 8:30 PM📍Legacy Beacon (780 Riverside Dr W) and Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/legacy-beacon-mapping/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:OpenStreetMap Windsor-Essex Indoor Mapping Party
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nAfter August’s outdoor mapping adventure\, we’re keeping things chill — literally — with an indoor mapping night at Hackforge HQ. Join us Tuesday\, September 9th\, 5:30–8:00 PM for some relaxed OpenStreetMap editing and friendly conversation. \n\n\n\nNo set theme\, no pressure — just a chance to connect with fellow mappers and make the map a little better. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned mapper\, you’re welcome here! \n\n\n\nWe’ll provide: \n\n\n\n\nhelp from experienced mappers\n\n\n\ncomputers with JOSM installed\n\n\n\nair conditioning\n\n\n\na relaxed atmosphere\n\n\n\ncookies?\n\n\n\n\nIf you bring: \n\n\n\n\ninterest in improving local geodata\n\n\n\n\nSounds like a pretty good deal! \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, September 9\, 2025🕦 5:30 – 8 PM (drop in anytime!)📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/openstreetmap-windsor-essex-indoor-mapping-party/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T180000
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SUMMARY:OSM State of the Map Recap
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nState of the Map\, often shortened to SotM\, is the annual\, international OpenStreetMap conference. The 2025 version takes place October 3 – 5 in Manila\, Philippines. Hackforge will have on-site representation\, and at the end of the month we’ll host a social/information session to go over the conference content. \n\n\n\nThis hybrid event will be happening on Tuesday\, October 28th from 6 – 8 PM. Virtual and in-person attendance options are available! \n\n\n\nThis year SotM is being offered in a hybrid format\, so consider tuning in remotely! There are a ton of topics being covered\, and the more people we have checking it out\, the more fruitful the conversation will be. \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, October 28th🕦 6 – 8 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, unit 210)\, and online via Zoom.🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/osm-state-of-the-map-recap/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:OpenStreetMap: Note Resolution
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)💻👥 In Person Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nWhen someone is unable to enter data directly into OpenStreetMap\, they have the option to offer the information as a “Note.” Notes might be business information\, details about road surface quality\, or pointing out an error in the data. These geo-tagged text strings offer an account-free\, low-barrier-of-entry method for people to contribute to OSM. \n\n\n\nNotes make their way into OSM through a few methods. Certain projects – like onosm.org – focus entirely on sharing info to OSM as notes. OSM.org allows users to enter notes directly through the web-browser – no need to even open iD! Numerous mobile apps also offer notes as a form of data entry\, as some data is just too finnicky to enter via mobile. \n\n\n\nHowever they all got there\, Windsor and Essex County currently feature somewhere around 40 open notes. So this month we’re going to work on cleaning those up! Some of these notes are relatively new\, while others have been sitting around for a while. We’ll gather in-person at Windsor Hackforge from 6 – 8 PM on Tuesday\, November 11th to take care of as many as we can. Whether you’re new to OSM or have been around for a minute\, we’d love to have your help and input! \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, November 11🕦 6 – 8 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)🎟️RSVP below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/openstreetmap-note-resolution/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260120T183000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Map Data in Game Development
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)💻👥In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nIn preparation for the 2026 Global Game Jam\, OpenStreetMap Windsor-Essex invites you to an interactive workshop exploring how open geodata can be used in videogames. \n\n\n\nWhile it might seem obvious to use the map data for…maps…That isn’t the only option! OSM can be utilized in text-based games\, to determine POIs in mobile AR games\, to generate geocentric quiz games\, and more! \n\n\n\nThis session will combine: \n\n\n\n\n✨Inspiration: See games that creatively use OSM data and brainstorm other ways to integrate geodata into your own projects.\n\n\n\n🧪Hands-on Experimentation: Try out OSM-based game development using Godot\, Unity\, Blender\, or the tools you know best. Tutorials and resource links will be provided\, but attendees are welcome to test out their own methods and ideas.\n\n\n\n🧑‍🤝‍🧑Collaboration: Work with other participants to tackle challenges\, share ideas\, and learn from each other.\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll leave this workshop with a deeper understanding of how open geodata can enhance your game design and development process—and maybe even meet potential teammates for the Global Game Jam! \n\n\n\nTips for getting the most from this workshop: \n\n\n\n\nExplore OSM Basics: Familiarize yourself with what OpenStreetMap is and its data structure. Recordings from past events on our YouTube channel can be a great starting point.\n\n\n\nTemper Your Expectations: This workshop builds on existing knowledge of game\, software\, or web development – it’s hands-on and experimental\, not a step-by-step tutorial. Beginners are welcome\, but come ready to explore and experiment!\n\n\n\nPrepare Your Tech: Bring your laptop with your preferred tools and platforms pre-installed so you can jump straight into experimentation.\n\n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026🕦 6:30 – 8:30 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/exploring-map-data-in-game-development/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:OSM Social
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)💻👥In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nlow-key event. \n\n\n\n\ndraw maps\n\n\n\ntalk about maps\n\n\n\nthink about maps\n\n\n\ndebate the role of open geodata in modern life\n\n\n\n\neveryone welcome. \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, February 24th🕦 6 – 8 PM📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)🎟️RSVP Below!
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/osm-social/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Untangling Intersections with OSMPIE
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nThis month’s OSM Windsor-Essex meetup introduces OSMPIE (OpenStreetMap Perfect Intersection Editor) – a specialized tool that makes creating accurate road structures surprisingly straightforward. Join fellow mappers to improve street data right here in our region\, making navigation better for everyone who lives\, works\, and visits Windsor-Essex. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll gain: \n\n\n\n\nExperience with a powerful editor designed specifically for complex road mapping\n\n\n\nConnections with other civic-tech minded community members\n\n\n\nImproved ability to accurately render real-world roadways in a digital space\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\n\nA free OSM account (create one beforehand)\n\n\n\nA wifi-enabled laptop (we have loaners available)\n\n\n\nThis is an intermediate-level event! Basic knowledge of Openstreetmap tagging schema is an asset (review recordings of past events to get caught up)\n\n\n\n\nPlanning to attend? Please let us know! Register to attend in-person using the RSVP form below\, or get the videoconference link by registering via Zoom. \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, March 31🕦 5:30 – 7:30 PM📍In-person at Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210) & Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/untangling-intersections-with-osmpie/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Spring Mixer
DESCRIPTION:📍 Thirsty Butler (1585 Wyandotte St E\, Windsor\, ON)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nHackforgers Unite! \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of really good company\, chill vibes\, and a whole lot of nerdy talk. \n\n\n\nFirst timer? Curious about Hackforge? This low pressure event is the perfect way to introduce yourself to the community and get familiar with all things Hackforge. \n\n\n\nThis is where all of Hackforge comes together. So whether you’re new\, a LUGer\, a fan of WCCUG\, a part of weGIS\, find joy in BCD\, or are an OSM star\, this is your chance to make connections across interest groups! \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that all attendees will be responsible for their own tabs. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP so we can keep the location updated with numbers. \n\n\n\n📆 April 24🕦 7:00 – 9:00 PM📍Thirsty Butler (1585 Wyandotte St E\, Windsor\, ON)🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/spring-mixer/
LOCATION:Thirsty Butler\, 1585 Wyandotte St E\, Windsor\, On\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Jane's Walk: Mapping the Ghosts of Essex County
DESCRIPTION:📍 John R. Park Homestead’s Visitor Centre (915 County Rd 50 E\, Essex)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nJoin us for a “Jane’s Talk” that bridges the gap between archival paper maps and the digital age. \n\n\n\nIn this introductory-level session\, we’ll be looking at OpenHistoricalMap (OHM) – an Openstreetmap branch that focuses on mapping the history of the world’s settlements\, roadways\, and infrastructure. See how we’re turning scans and photographs of century-old\, hand drawn maps into interactive digital data\, and find out how to connect with us to share your own knowledge. \n\n\n\nPart history lesson and part tech seminar\, this event shows how archival records are being used to build a “Google Maps” for our region’s past—revealing how early land grants and original surveys still dictate the roads we drive today. \n\n\n\nThis session is presented in partnership with the Windsor-Essex Jane’s Walk Festival\, an annual celebration of neighbourhoods through volunteer-led walking tours and events. Visit their website for more information about this amazing annual event\, including this year’s complete schedule. \n\n\n\n📆 April 26🕦 2:45 – 3:45 PM📍John R. Park Homestead’s Visitor Centre (915 County Rd 50 E\, Essex)✅ Reserve your spot through the Jane’s Walk website!
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/janes-walk-mapping-the-ghosts-of-essex-county/
LOCATION:John R. Park Homestead\, 915 County Rd 50 E\, Essex\, On\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:OSM Field Mapping: Ford City
DESCRIPTION:📍 Ford City (Meet at Whelpton Park – 2771 Whelpton St)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nWith the return of warm weather comes the return of everyone’s favourite OSM activity – Field Mapping! \n\n\n\nCome with us as we wander along the streets of Ford City tagging benches\, trees\, potholes\, and more. These interactive outdoor sessions are beginner-friendly and help to improve the data that runs apps like Strava\, Pokemon Go!\, and Apple Maps. \n\n\n\nRequirements for participation: \n\n\n\n\nA mobile device with a data plan\n\n\n\nA free OpenStreetMap account\n\n\n\nThe StreetComplete or Every Door app\n\n\n\nWhatever the weather dictates you need for comfort (hat\, sunglasses\, waterbottle\, etc.)\n\n\n\n\nMeet at Whelpton Park (corner of Drouillard and Whelpton) for introductions and demos\, then explore the neighbourhood with friends old and new! \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026🕦 6:30 – 8:30 PM📍Ford City (Meet at Whelpton Park – 2771 Whelpton St) \n\n\n\nWant to prep early? Start with these steps:\n\n\n\n\ncreate an account at osm.org\n\n\n\ndownload StreetComplete (GoogleStreetComplete – Apps on Google Play) (android-only)AND/OR\n\n\n\ndownload Every Door (Every-doorEvery Door) (android and iOS)\n\n\n\nlog in to your chosen app using your OSM account
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/osm-field-mapping-ford-city/
LOCATION:Whelpton Park\, 2771 Whelpton St\, Windsor\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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