Queer Ecology Hike & Brunch with Jason "Journeyman" Wise - Los Angeles, California
October 21, 2023 — 10:00 - 12:00 pm PT
Rain date: November 4, 2023
Come join our growing SoCal queer community as we learn about the wonderfully *queer* ecology of Los Angeles's last coastal wetlands!
Join TVOP Volunteer Alex on a 2-mile walk through the Saltwater Marsh at the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve. This hike will be easygoing as we learn all about the local flora and fauna from LGBTQ+ activist and educator Jason (Journeyman) Wise and Samatha Mariscal from the Friends of Ballona Wetlands.
We'll start at 10am and offer an optional brunch after!
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
The Friends of Ballona Wetlands require everyone entering the ecological reserve to sign a waiver as well. Link Here.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Playa del Rey, CA
(Tongva lands)
Pets: While we love dogs, we ask you please leave furry friends at home for this event. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: October 21, 2023
Hike: ~2 miles, ~29 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale + parking fee (see above)
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: water/electrolytes, hiking shoes, daypack, snacks, trekking poles, hat, sunscreen/sun protection
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
