Queer Wildlife Walk - New Hampshire
September 23, 2023 — 9:00 am - 12:30 pm ET
Rain date: Sept 24, 2023
Come take a stroll with us to spot wild creatures! This wide, flat trail runs along—and often through—a wide section of the Connecticut River and is an exceptionally fine place for both birding and viewing mammals. Beavers, muskrats, herons, cottontail rabbits, and various songbirds are common on this trail. There are almost always bald eagles and ospreys! It’s fall migration, and we might catch sight of some special visitors passing through. We’ll take our time and help each other spot and identify what we see. Participants are encouraged to stop and watch or take pictures. This trail is known for its beauty and abundance of wildlife and is a great walk for beginners to hiking or birding as well as more experienced people.
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.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Hinsdale, NH area
(Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) lands)
Pets: While we love dogs, we ask you please leave furry friends at home for this event. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: Sept 23, 2023
Hike: 2.4 miles, 56 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, comfortable walking shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate clothing. Binoculars or a camera with a telephoto lens are recommended for viewing but are not necessary.
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.
Last day to register is September 20th!
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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.
