Wooded Coffee Walk - Michigan
May 3, 2025 — 10:00am - 11:30am ET
Rain date: May 10, 2025
Last day to register: May 1, 2025
Spring is a great time to take in all the beauty Northern Michigan has to offer! From watching fiddleheads and spring mushrooms begin to pop up, to the birdcalls of returning feathered friends, we get to be able to observe these new beginnings. Our hike will start with free coffee then take a leisurely walk around a small natural area that offers creek crossings, views of the bay, and lush forests. Afterward, you'll have the option to get lunch, enjoy the local farmers market, or grab a drink at local establishments near the trailhead.
This event is open to all ages and is intended for the LGBTQ+ community. 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 so that we can collaborate with you to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Traverse City, MI area (Odawa land)
Parking: Free parking all around. Best spots are either right at the trailhead, or a 1 minute walk away. Pets: Dogs on leash are welcome!
Meet: May 3, 2025 Hike: 0.1 miles, 112ft 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, good shoes, hat and sunglasses for when we're in plains areas
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.
