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Sunday, May 18, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Skyline Ridge Preserve
Community Event
Join Midpen partner Branching Out Adventures for nature journaling on Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Join other members of our queer community in exploring the incredible Santa Cruz Mountains, and spending time outdoors with nature journaling. No experience or artistic talent is required! Just an enthusiasm for nature!
Waivers/Registration: All participants must be registered individually and have approved the online waiver through this page.
Meeting Location: Skyline Ridge Parking Lot
Carpooling: Carpooling is a great way to make friends and do better for the environment. Participants are encouraged to carpool and can use this carpool list to sign up.
Accessibility:
There is little to no cell service in the preserve or the roads leading to it. Please visit the preserve's website for detailed information on what amenities are available. Participating will require hiking approximately 2 miles on uneven and hilly terrain.
What to Bring:
We understand that not all participants may not have everything listed below and that is not a problem whatsoever! Our community has extra supplies, access to gear libraries, and are willing to share with one another. Please include what you may need to borrow in your registration.
- Water bottle, filled with water.
- Clothes and shoes that you feel comfortable hiking in
- Hat/sunscreen or rain gear/boots
- Plan for potential exposure to sun, salt water, and ocean spray.
- A journal and writing utensil (pencil recommended)
Cancellations:
In the event that we must cancel an adventure due to extreme weather conditions or poor air quality, the team will reach out via email no later than 5:00 PM, 2 days prior to this event.
Branching Out Adventures encourages people from all identities and backgrounds to participate in our programs. Many of our programs are outdoors and involve moving in a variety of landscapes. If you have accessibility concerns (e.g. allergies, limited mobility, learning differences), our projects are flexible and we are happy to work with you. Please contact us at admin@branchingoutadv.org.
Please use the registration link to sign up to attend.
Where to Meet
Meet at the Skyline Ridge Circle Parking Area on Skyline Boulevard located one mile south of the Skyline Blvd. (Highway 35) and Page Mill/Alpine Road intersection. After entering the preserve, turn right and go to the farthest parking area. Those traveling from I-280 on Page Mill Rd. should allow approximately 45 minutes travel time.