HOST: Megan Vandermeer | Wisconsin Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Apple Orchard

LOCATION: Sturtevant, WI

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): $22/person minimum

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: October 17, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 20

Grab your flannel or your coziest sweater and come pick some apples! Come enjoy the fall colors, as well as cider, donuts, and other treats!

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HOST: Megan Vandermeer | Wisconsin Ambassador

ACTIVITY: River Walk

LOCATION: Wadsworth, IL

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: July 4, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 10

Wetlands are wonderful! They’re home to local flora, fauna, and help prevent flooding. We’ll be taking around a two-mile walk through the trails surrounding a restored wetland preserve in northeastern Illinois.

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HOST: Kirsten Fricke | Wisconsin Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Lake Hike

LOCATION: Madison, WI

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Parking

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: June 10, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes. Must remain leashed.

Limit: 10

Come enjoy a low-key weeknight hike at one of Madison's most beautiful spots. oin us for a walk to Picnic Point. This 1 mile walk features scenic views of Lake Mendota and meandering trails through quiet woods. It is a treasure tucked into the UW Madison campus. We look forward to meeting up!

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HOST: Kirsten Fricke | Wisconsin Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Fools’ Flotilla

LOCATION: Madison, WI

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: June 6, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 15

Represent LGBT Outdoors at the annual Fools Flotilla! This boat parade marks the start of the Marquette Neighborhood Association’s Waterfront Festival. We will float with hundreds of other fools from Tenney Park to Yahara Place Park on the Yahara River in Madison, Wisconsin.

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HOST: Megan Vandermeer | Wisconsin Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Spring Saunter

LOCATION: Kenosha, WI

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: May 9, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 9

Let’s go on a little walk to see some spring ephemerals, and try to identify some birds!

There will be a native plant sale & bird walk fundraising event if anyone is looking for plants to take home!

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HOST: Kirsten Fricke | Wisconsin Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Planning Meetup

LOCATION: Madison, WI

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: April 25, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 25

The newly formed LGBT Outdoors Madison chapter will be hosting an informational session and spring/summer planning meeting.

Join us to learn more about LGBT Outdoors, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and brainstorm activities for this spring/summer.

We look forward to meeting you and building this group together!

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HOST: Kirsten Fricke | Wisconsin Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Maple Syrup Fest

LOCATION: Monona, WI

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: March 14, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 10

The Madison area LGBT Outdoors group invites you to celebrate spring with the Maple Syrup Fest—a family-style festival.

Come one, come all to our unique and unforgettable celebration of the season! This family-friendly event offers a blend of indoor and outdoor activities found nowhere else in Dane County. Stations throughout the grounds will lead visitors through the history and science of maple syruping. Visitors will learn how to tap trees for sap and can enjoy free samples of maple syrup and maple cream. Maple ice cream sundaes will also be available for purchase. It really is a sticky-sweet way to kick-off spring!

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HOST: Megan Vandermeer | Wisconsin Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Ice Skating

LOCATION: Kenosha, WI

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: February 16, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 15

Are you good at ice skating, or do you want to practice so you don’t fall as often?

Join us for a day of outdoor skating.

*Ice skates are free to rent on a first-come-first serve basis with a photo id.

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HOST: Kirsten Fricke | Wisconsin Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Arboretum Hike

LOCATION: Madison, WI

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: January 26, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 15

Join us at for a winter hike to welcome in the new year and new adventures with the first Madison LGBT Outdoors event.

Reflect on the silent beauty of nature in hibernation and experience the joy of a winter adventure.

Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a first-time winter explorer, this hike welcome all who seek the wonders of the snowy season with fellow LGBTQ+ folks.

We are excited to meet you all!

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