Queer Day Hike - D.C.
June 17, 2023 — 1:30-5:30pm ET
Rain date: July 1, 2023
Want to venture out but don’t know where to start? Join TVOP Volunteers Jeamme and Elena on a beginners’ hike in D.C.! This is perfect for folks who are new to the outdoors in the Eastern United States. Our Volunteers will take you through a section of the park, guide participants on terrain and trail marker reading, and point out local plants. Bring your sense of adventure and questions about outdoor exploration - Jeamme and Elena are excited to share what they know!
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Washington D.C. area
(Nacotchtank (Anacostan) and Piscataway lands)
Pets: While we love dogs, we ask you please leave furry friends at home for this event. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: June 17, 2023
Hike: 1.5 miles, 50 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Water (minimum 16 oz), light snack, light jacket or windbreaker, running or hiking shoes (preferably with ankle support), notebook + pen, picnic blanket or portable chair to sit on, insect repellent, hand sanitizer
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.
