Queer Sunrise Birding - Ravenswood Open Space

About this event

Join other members of our queer community for a sunrise walk to look for birds!! With bird activity peaking in the early morning hours, it will be a unique opportunity to witness spectacular shorebirds along the San Francisco Bay.

Participants can expect to walk up to three miles, in cool and dark conditions on a flat, paved path.

Waivers/Registration: All participants must be registered individually and have approved the online waiver through this page.

Meeting Location: Cooley Landing Education Center

Carpooling: Carpooling is a great way to make friends and do better for the environment. Please use this sheet to plan carpools!

Accessibility: 

There is little to no cell service in the preserve or the roads leading to it. Please visit the preserve website for detailed information on what amenities are available. 

What to Bring:

We understand that not all participants may not have everything listed below and that is not a problem whatsoever! Our community has extra supplies, access to gear libraries, and are willing to share with one another. Please include what you may need to borrow in your registration.

• Water bottle, filled with water.

• Clothes and shoes that you feel comfortable hiking in

• Warm layers and/or rain gear

• Plan for potential exposure poison oak, ticks, prickly plants

Cancellations:

In the event that we must cancel an adventure due to extreme weather conditions or poor air quality, the team will reach out via email no later than 5:00 PM, 2 days prior to this event.

Branching Out Adventures encourages people from all identities and backgrounds to participate in our programs. Many of our programs are outdoors and involve moving in a variety of landscapes. If you have accessibility concerns (e.g. allergies, limited mobility, learning differences), our projects are flexible and we are happy to work with you. Please contact us at admin@branchingoutadv.org