Hiking Basics Presentation

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Start Where You Are: Safety and Hiking Essentials Powered by BLK Beetles Join us on Saturday, August 2nd 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 - 10:15am Hiking Essentials and Safety Workshop: 10:15am - 11:15am (60 minutes) Community Building & Close: 11: 15am - 11:30am Benefit - 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 confident A chance to reflect on your own relationship to nature, safety, and belonging Real talk about barriers to outdoor access and how we overcome them, together Opportunities to meet others who are starting (or restarting) their outdoor journey Light refreshments and a digital guide for next steps after the session Exchange - What We Ask of You: Community Re-Investment Suggestion Scale: $10–$20 When you join Home is the Outdoors, you’re saying yes to something bigger than a single workshop—you’re stepping into a movement rooted in belonging, healing, and joy in the outdoors. Your contribution keeps this summer series accessible while reinvesting in: Fair compensation for local, culturally responsive guides Resource materials, trail tools, and nourishing snacks Inclusive and welcoming spaces where folks can reconnect with the outdoors—on their own terms Give what you can. Come as you are. We’ll meet you there. 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 Vibes Zero 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 Consent I hereby grant the release permission to use photographs in any of the following: Web-based publications Print Advertisements Social Media I 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.