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Shenandoah Long Hike - Virginia
Aug
23
8:00 AM08:00
Mid Atlantic

Shenandoah Long Hike - Virginia

Shenandoah Long Hike - Virginia

August 23, 2025 — 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Last day to register: August 21, 2025

Join the Venture Out Project for a day of hiking in Shenandoah National Park! We’re planning on completing an ~8 mile loop, but there is an option for a shorter loop. The 8-mile route would include ~1,600 ft of elevation change. Come enjoy the stunning views, navigate a few valley stream crossings, and soak up the beautiful meadows and waterfalls scattered along our route. With the weather forecasted to be a little cooler in August, it’s the perfect time to get out and adventure with us!

Note: You are responsible for your transportation to the trailhead. Carpooling is encouraged! Registrants will have the opportunity to coordinate carpools amongst themselves in the week leading up to the event.

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 at this event.

GENERAL INFO

Location: Shenandoah National Park (Monacan, Shawandasse Tula, Manahoac lands)
Parking: Parking is at the end of a country road with room for at least 20 cars, but it is worth arriving early and carpooling is encouraged.
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends who are not service animals remain home on this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: August 23, 2025
Hike: 8 miles, 1,600ft elevation gain
Cost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Hiking shoes, at least 32oz water, packed lunch or good amount of snacks, sunscreen

COVID SAFETY

Masks are not required at this event. Please be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.

  • 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.

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Duke Farms Tour - New Jersey
Sep
27
3:00 PM15:00
Mid Atlantic

Duke Farms Tour - New Jersey

Duke Farms Tour - New Jersey

September 27, 2025 — 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET
Last day to register: September 25, 2025

Join TVOP Volunteer Brenna for a very special guided tour of Duke Farms, a nature center which focuses on environmental conservation, restoration, and climate science.

This tour will include a sculpture garden, orchid range, and great meadow, as well as highlight Duke Farms' carbon negative & nature positive techniques such as solar panels, rain gardens, and bioswales. All paths we will be taking are accessible. Please let us know if there are ways we can make this event more accessible for you when registering.

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 at this event.

GENERAL INFO

Location: Hillsborough Township, NJ (Lenni-Lenape lands)
Parking: Free parking, but each car must reserve a parking pass on the Duke Farms website. (Brenna will include instructions in a pre-event message to registered attendees!)
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends remain at home for this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: September 27, 2025
Hike: 2-4 miles depending on group interests, negligible elevation change.
Cost: This event is completely free to access!  We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs.  We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Water, walking shoes, a snack.

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.

  • 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.

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Queer Fossil Hunting - New Jersey
Jul
20
10:00 AM10:00
Mid Atlantic

Queer Fossil Hunting - New Jersey

Queer Fossil Hunting - New Jersey

July 20, 2025 — 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Last day to register: July 18, 2025

Are you curious about the geology of New Jersey’s streams and brooks? Join TVOP Volunteer Brenna for a morning of wading through a freshwater creek and searching for Cretaceous fossils. The Cretaceous period began about 145 million years ago and ended about 66 million years ago. At that time, New Jersey was submerged by ocean water, and prehistoric animal remains accumulated on the seafloor. Fast forward to present day and brooks and streams eroding the ground have exposed these marine fossil layers. We will move slowly along a 0.4 mile trail to access a babbling brook within a wooded area and wade through the brook while searching for marine fossils. The trail itself is narrow and will require walking in a single-file line, and includes one small wooden bridge which requires one step up and one step down to access. The brook is about 3-4 inches deep with a bottom of solid sediment and some rocks. Shark teeth are very common in this area! All experience levels are welcome on this beginner-friendly outing! Footwear you are comfortable walking in water with is highly recommended. Please let us know if there are ways we can make this event more accessible for you when registering.

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 at this event.

GENERAL INFO

Location: Monmouth County, NJ (Lenni-Lenape lands)
Parking: Paved parking lot with plenty of spots
Pets: Dogs on leash are welcome. Please give us a heads-up if you plan on bringing your pup!
Meet: July 20, 2025
Hike: 0.8 miles out and back, negligible elevation change
Cost: This event is completely free to access!  We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs.  We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Water shoes, crocs, sandals, or similar footwear; drinking water, snacks, bug spray, sunscreen, towel, small backpack or bag, hat for sun protection, and a sieve, colander, or similar for the activity (let us know if you cannot bring one, TVOP can provide!) Wear clothes you are comfortable getting wet, bathing suit shorts recommended.

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.

  • 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.

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