# Event Details - **Event Name**: Start Where You Are: Safety and Hiking Essentials Powered by BLK Beetles - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: New to hiking or getting back into it? This session is all about feeling safe, welcome, and confident outdoors.About this EventCurious about hiking but not sure where to begin? Or maybe it’s been a while and you’re ready to ease back in? Join us on Saturday, July 19th for the launch of our Home is the Outdoors summer series in collaboration with the REI Houston-Baybrook store.This welcoming, down-to-earth workshop explores how we can reclaim our place in the outdoors. We’ll talk honestly about the barriers many of us face when stepping into nature, especially those of us who haven’t always felt seen or safe outside. You’ll leave with practical safety tips, a deeper sense of belonging, and tools to help you move forward with confidence.Come as you are. No gear or experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and an open heart.Saturday's Experience Outline:Arrival and Welcome: 9:45am - 10:15amHiking Essentials and Safety Workshop: 10:15am - 11:15am (60 minutes)Community Building & Close: 11: 15am - 11:30amBenefit - What You Receive:A welcoming workshop led by a REI facilitator, who understands what it's like to be new to the outdoors.A hands-on intro to hiking essentials—what to bring, what to expect, and how to feel confidentA chance to reflect on your own relationship to nature, safety, and belongingReal talk about barriers to outdoor access and how we overcome them, togetherOpportunities to meet others who are starting (or restarting) their outdoor journeyLight refreshments and a digital guide for next steps after the sessionExchange - What We Ask of You:Ticket Price (not including taxes and fees):Early Bird: $20 (discount ends June 30th)General Ticket: $25Your participation supports more than a workshop—it’s part of a shared movement to create a more connected world. It allows us to offer fair compensation for community guides, resource materials, and nourishing snacks. Thank you for helping us create safer, more joyful spaces outside—for everyone.Our Refund Policy: No refunds or credits unless the event is cancelled. We will not be able to issue refunds, including for anyone testing positive for COVID or other illnesses. If the event is rescheduled due to inclement weather or any other preventative reasons, donations can be refunded, moved to the rescheduled event date, or paid forward for future experiences for others. If you have any medical conditions or injuries that might prevent you from fully participating, please consult your physician to confirm your ability to partake in the activities safely. If you have any questions, please email us at hello@blkbeetles.com.BLK Beetles Community VibesZero Tolerance: We come together to feel safe, seen, and celebrated in nature. There is zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, or hostility of any kind—period. Everyone deserves to feel respected and included.Rooted in Story, Open to Growth: Everyone here brings something unique. Share your story, listen with care, and stay open to learning something new—from nature and each other. We grow stronger when we grow together.Waiver of Liability Agreement“By participating in this Black Beetles (“Organization”) event, the participant (“Participant”): (a) agrees to voluntarily, freely and expressly assume all of the risks associated with his or her participation in all activities associated with this Organization event; (b) agrees to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings and follow any instructions or directions given by the Organization or its agents with respect to his or her participation in this Organization event; (c) warrants that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude his or her participation in this Organization event; and (d) agrees to waive, release, discharge, indemnify, hold harmless and promise not to sue Organization from, against and for any and all claims, damages, expenses and liability associated with his or her participation in this Organization event.”Photo and Social Media Release ConsentI hereby grant the release permission to use photographs in any of the following:Web-based publicationsPrint AdvertisementsSocial MediaI hereby affirm that such release to the releasee does not constitute any form of compensation, including royalties arising from the photographs, to my benefit.I understand and agree that photographs in the possession of the releasee shall become the property of the releasee. The use and publication of the photographs however, shall conform to my rights as a subject of said photographs.I hereby waive my right to inspect of approve the photographs by which my likeness appears.I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge the from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/friendswood/start-where-you-are-safety-and-hiking-essentials-powered-by-blk-beetles/100001422318425699 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Workshops, Nonprofit, Art, Theatre, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25.09, max: 30.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Friendswood - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: REI - **lat**: 29.5471655 - **long**: -95.1513353 - **full address**: REI, 18750 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Start Where You Are: Safety and Hiking Essentials Powered by BLK Beetles - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/540c92ec3bbd3996c213faa5467034ba98279f44a23b0eacd61331fc6d0c187f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc157990-gmir.jpg?v=1751595502 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Start Where You Are: Safety and Hiking Essentials Powered by BLK Beetles being held? - **A:** Start Where You Are: Safety and Hiking Essentials Powered by BLK Beetles takes place on Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 11:30 am at REI, 18750 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Start Where You Are: Safety and Hiking Essentials Powered by BLK Beetles? - **A:** Ticket prices for Start Where You Are: Safety and Hiking Essentials Powered by BLK Beetles range from USD 25 to USD 31 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly Bird (June 21- June 30)USD 25 + USD 3 fee + USD 2 taxLimitedGeneral TicketUSD 31 + USD 4 fee + USD 2 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Start Where You Are: Safety and Hiking Essentials Powered by BLK Beetles? - **A:** Start Where You Are: Safety and Hiking Essentials Powered by BLK Beetles is organized by BLK Beetles, LLC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Start Where You Are: Safety and Hiking Essentials Powered by BLK Beetles is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Friendswood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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