A Quick Guide to Our Meetups
Meetups start with a brief introduction and the creation of an inclusive space.
You will be asked to share your name and your gender pronouns (she/her, he/him, they/them).
We will also feature an ice breaker designed to help people get to know one another.
For example: What was your favorite place out in nature as a child?
Before starting, we like to set a few minutes aside to check in with ourselves and set our own intentions for the meetup
For example, to meet someone new, to challenge ourselves, or to take time for ourselves.
Take time to fully participate in the experience by observing your senses. Take deep breaths, notice the taste of the outdoors on your tongue (trust, there’s a taste), the smell of the air, the sounds all around, what your eyes can see & receive.
We will not ask you to do something you’re not comfortable with.
If you join us on a hike/nature walk you will often hear “Hiker back/up!” or “Rider back/up!” from others who wish to alert us that they are approaching; if that happens, shift over to the opposite side so the other hiker or biker can pass.
We like to stick together! If you are ahead of others, occasionally glance back.
If you notice that the group is farther behind, take the opportunity to pause and mindfully soak in your time out in nature; invite some deep breaths into that moment and check in with the intention you’ve set for yourself.
Most importantly, ENJOY YOURSELF! Feel free to ask questions, join the discussion, and if there are any concerns, please find comfort in expressing them to the leads.