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Explore Your Local Parks (Outing)

Spend the day with REI Outdoor School instructors and our dynamic naturalist trip leaders on a series of fun and informative hikes around our local wild resources. Introduce yourself to an incredible world right in our own backyard. Find out how we are conserving our beautiful natural areas and what challenges face us in the future. Our goal is to provide participants with basic Leave-No-Trace skills while having fun on a great day hike. Our staff naturalists will be there to provide information on commonly encountered plants, wildflowers, birds and animals as well as local history. REI instructors will also answer questions about other hiking-related topics. Please bring binoculars.

* Advance trip sign-up is required. Call or visit any Greater Los Angeles area REI to sign up.

Time:
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Member: $45, Non-Member: $65

Where To Meet:

Meet at the location or REI store listed below. Directions to locations other than REI stores can be found by clicking on the link below.

Get directions to all non-store venues here.

July 20th Santa Monica REI
September 13th Arcadia REI

WHAT TO BRING:

Quick-dry shirt and hiking pants. If the forecast is for cool temperatures, bring along a fleece jacket or windproof shell too.
Water-resistant or waterproof jacket/anorak in case of rain
Sturdy trail shoes or hiking boots, with moisture-wicking socks.
A water bottle, such as a bicycle style or Nalgene, filled with drinking water, juice, etc.
Sun protection (sunscreen and wide brim hats w/ retainers) and sunglasses with retainers.
Bag lunch and snacks.
Binoculars (optional but highly recommended for Birding outings)
A daypack to carry it all!

REI OUTDOOR SCHOOL PROVIDES:

Transportation between REI and trailhead, except when outing meets at venue.
All park entry fees for riders in the REI Outdoor School van.
Group medical supplies and area maps.

REI Outdoor School Cancellation Policy

To be courteous to all customers, we request you notify REI Outdoor School at least 48 hours prior to the trip if you intend to cancel; late cancellations will not be refunded. Class or Outing cancellations on the part of REI Outdoor School will be refunded in full, regardless of timeframe. Inclement weather does not necessarily cancel an event; REI Outdoor School will contact you in the event of a cancellation.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

REI Outdoor School strives to provide the best outdoor education programs possible. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee ensures that our classes and outings at REI Outdoor School meet your high standards - or we will gladly offer your choice of a refund or a chance to re-take the class/outing.

Waitlists

In order to keep our instruction personable, space on our classes and outings is limited. If you are interested in an activity that has filled, we would be happy to place you on a waitlist for that event. If space opens, we will contact the list in the order you signed up, but we are unable to hold that spot if we're unable to speak with you directly. Providing us with your best contact information increases your chances of joining us.

Availability

Classes and outings are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Should a program be cancelled or a rescheduled, all registered participants will be notified.