Queer Forest Bathing - Michigan
November 18, 2023 — 10:00-12:00pm ET
Rain date: December 2, 2023
Last day to register: Nov 15, 2023
The holidays can be a very stressful time of year for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Take some time before then to re-center and decompress in community. Join us on a gentle forest bathing session where we'll take a pause from the everyday and reconnect with ourselves and our surroundings before the holiday season.
This event is supported by OptOutside. What is OptOutside, you ask? Every Nov 24, we #OptOutside with TVOP Partner REI and decide to spend time, not money. And we want everybody to be able to join us! In less than 60 seconds, you can help everyone living in America get closer to public parks and outdoor spaces. Support the Outdoors for All Act and then join us in the woods this holiday season!
Please note: Because the timing of this event overlaps with deer season in this area, although the event itself is hosted in an exclusion zone, participants should be aware that they may hear occasional gunshots while on trail.
This adventure is open to folks of all ages - we ask folks under the age of 18 to please register yourself and an adult to accompany you.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Traverse City area, MI
(Odawa lands)
Pets: We love pets, but unfortunately, furry friends will need to remain home for this adventure.
Meet: Nov 18, 2023
Hike: 2.1 mi, 124 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, snacks, warm clothes (we wont be moving fast so layers are encouraged to be able to stay comfortable and engaged on the experience)
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.
