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Nurtured in Nature: Summer BIPOC Hiking Event
June 22 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for a community, nature-based community wellness event intentionally for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) community members of Champaign County. Organized by the Nurtured in Nature team of Healthy Champaign County and led by Chicago-based non profit BPO Hikes guiding BIPOC community members on a communal, social-oriented hike that aims to foster new friendships, mitigate long-held nature-based traumas, and forge new and rejuvenating connections and discovery with nature.
Location: River Bend Forest Preserve – Mahomet, Illinois
Date: Saturday, June 22nd
Arrival Time: 10:00 am
Arrival Time: 10:00 am
Hiking Time: 10:30am – 11:45am – Dogleg Loop & Woodland Trail (2.5 miles with extended options)
Social Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm – Possibility Pier
Please register below! Once you sign up, we will email you more details about your visit.
Important Details:
- This event is intended for BIPOC community members.
- The hiking event will have a capacity of 50 hikers with registration closing once at capacity.
- This event will be facilitated in English with support from Spanish translators.
- This event is free.
- The River Bend route is an unpaved trail, wilderness trail allowing for limited mobility.
- To register, you must be at least 18 years old. Hikers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- All attendees must abide by the rules and regulations of Champaign County Forest Preserve District.
- An attendance stipend of $50 will be provided to up to 10 qualifying low-income attendees. You must be a Champaign County resident to receive the stipend.
- Transportation is available for residents from Champaign-Urbana. Participants residing outside of Champaign County must coordinate transportation to the event.
For more information, please contact Nurtured in Nature Project Director, Tomas Delgado at tddelg@gmail.com.
How to prepare for your hike:
Dress appropriately for the weather. Dressing in layers is recommended so you are ready for any weather changes during the walk. This is a rain or shine event, with the only exception being if there is a lightning, thunderstorm, or hail.
Bring water to stay hydrated throughout the walk. Access to drinking water and bathrooms may be limited at times. During your walk, you will have opportunities to sit on the ground.
First Aid materials are one site. However, please be prepared for various elements, with the possibility of (but not limited to): sunburns, bug bites, and allergens. Wearing closed footwear (not sandals) and socks and tucking pants into socks is recommended. These are personal choices and the responsibility will be left up to each individual.
Volunteer Mental Health support is available should you desire to speak with someone.
Please reach out if there are any accessibility requests.
We look forward to welcoming you and providing a nurturing space for your well-being.