When: October 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm
Come be “out in the outdoors” with your queer peers!
Calling WNC’s LGBTQIA+ community! Let’s gather to share the company of nature and our fellow community members. Together, we will create a welcoming and inclusive outdoor space as we wander the lower trails at Pinnacle Park, connecting to each other and the natural world around us. We’ll take the time to notice, appreciate, and learn about the creatures that call this place home, from the tiny beetles to the mighty trees. Along the way, we will find a spot to stop and enjoy a seasonal treat and a cup of hot, spiced apple cider together. Friends, family, and allies are welcome too!
We will meet at the Pinnacle Park trailhead in Sylva at 1:00pm on Sunday, October 22nd. Please register below to attend this event. This hike should take about 2 hours and is between 1-2 miles long. The lower trails at Pinnacle Park are moderately challenging, with some steeper inclines and roots and rocks in the path. Please wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a water bottle and a travel mug (for the cider) if you have one. Email Skye with any questions.
Tentative 2023-2024 Schedule
Sunday, October 22nd, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Saturday, December 9th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, February 10th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, April 13th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Meet your leaders
As Mainspring’s Conservation Outreach Associate, Skye (she/her) inspires communities to engage and connect with nature. She is a queer naturalist who is especially passionate about mosses, fungi, trees, and salamanders.
Gillian (she/her) is an Americorps VISTA serving as the Volunteer and Service Programs Coordinator with the Nantahala Forest Service. She is a queer conservation practitioner who strives to build community by connecting with others in nature and working to ensure that public lands are a welcome and safe space for all.
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