Nature Happenings: Community Hike + Birdwatching Powered by BLK Beetles

Join us on Saturday, October 11th for our monthly Nature Happenings experience. This month's community hike will take place at Sheldon Lake State Park.

Saturday's Experience Outline

1. Arrivals and Check-In: 8:15 - 8:30 am

2. Welcome and Introductions: 8:30-8:45 am
3. Community Hike: 60 mintues of hiking (Guided hiking experience)
4. Community building after the hiking portion of the experience.

Benefit - What You Receive:

• A guided hike led by a welcoming member of the community on a beautiful local trail.
• A 60 minute guided hiking experience that matches your wellness journey.
• Opportunities to connect with curious and conscious community members.
• Space to reconnect with nature and find moments of reflection.
• Hydration and healthy snacks to fuel your journey.

Exchange - What We Ask of You:

Community Re-Investment Suggestion Scale: $5–$20

When you join our Nature Happenings, you become part of our community that centers belonging, wellness, and social connection. Your contribution ensures these culturally inclusive experiences remain accessible to everyone while reinvesting in vital resources like nature guides and healthy resourcing. Together, we’re building trusted spaces where underrepresented and underserved communities can combat social isolation, foster wellness, and celebrate diverse identities.

Thank you for being part of the community and helping create a healthier, more connected future!

Our Refund Policy: No refunds or credits unless the event is canceled. We will not be able to issue refunds, including for anyone testing positive for COVID or other illnesses. If the event is rescheduled due to inclement weather or any other preventative reasons, donations can be refunded, moved to the rescheduled event date, or paid forward for future experiences for others. If you have any medical conditions or injuries that might prevent you from fully participating, please consult your physician to confirm your ability to partake in the activities safely. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

BLK Beetles Community Vibes

Zero Tolerance: We ALL came here to build fellowship and express our love the outdoors. With this said, we have ZERO tolerance policy towards harassment, in any form, discrimination, and hostility.

Wellness is Done Better Together: We will remain as a pack. This is not a race but an experience through nature. Be prepared to stop if huge gaps start forming.

Like any community, if you see someone you never met, say hello and ask them how they are doing. We ALL have amazing stories! So take the time to meet a new crew member each time. Remember, this is YOUR community too. So let's grow and nurture a DOPE wellness community together!!

Respect for the Nature: Help us protect and honor the trails by leaving no trace.

Our Core Values: BLK Beetles is built on our four core values:

1. Tribute
2. Liberation
3. Wellbeing
4. xFuturism

Let each of your outdoor experiences empower, inspire, and give love to the community and the world.

Waiver of Liability Agreement

“By participating in this Black Beetles (“Organization”) event, the participant (“Participant”): (a) agrees to voluntarily, freely and expressly assume all of the risks associated with his or her participation in all activities associated with this Organization event; (b) agrees to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings and follow any instructions or directions given by the Organization or its agents with respect to his or her participation in this Organization event; (c) warrants that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude his or her participation in this Organization event; and (d) agrees to waive, release, discharge, indemnify, hold harmless and promise not to sue Organization from, against and for any and all claims, damages, expenses and liability associated with his or her participation in this Organization event.”

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