Celebrate Pride on a community nature wander through the Bevan Wetlands🌲🏳️🌈
Queer Centre Comox Valley and the Stewardship Centre for BC invite our 2SLGBTQIA+ community to connect with nature and each other in celebration of Comox Valley Pride! This Pride walk will be led by meika johnson (they/them), an Indigiqueer community organizer, artist, and educator who is excited to share their love of nature, queerness, and community connection. All ages, abilities, and experience levels are welcome!
You can RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bevan-wetlands-pride-walk-tickets-1461987978399
Instructions on getting to the meeting point:
To access the trail from Courtenay, drive west on Lake Trail Road. Continue straight through the intersection at Comox Logging Road. Continue straight for ~2 minutes, past the first yellow gate at the entrance to the Comox Valley Water Treatment Plant, and park at the second yellow gate, which will be marked with a Pride flag. Carpooling is recommended!
Google Maps street view:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qwWK18DBnsGPtsrC6
Google Maps directions from Courtenay:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rFW4ZnMzX666ek6EA
What to bring:
Water bottle
Comfortable walking shoes or boots
Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
Weather-appropriate clothing (event will run rain or shine!)
Small backpack to carry personal items
Personal snacks as needed
Binoculars and hiking poles (optional)
Bathing suit and towel for a dip in the river (optional)
Accessibility:
This event is free to attend
The wander will follow a low-incline, dirt path at a moderate pace
If you require assistance in getting to the trailhead, contact
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We respectfully acknowledge that the land we gather on is on the Unceded Traditional Territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
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