Hike with Humanists!

Come join fellow humanists and friends for hiking and camaraderie on the first Sundays of the month! Connect with nature – and make new friends!

Our next hike is more of a wander through the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary in Minneapolis, near Golden Valley. Eloise Butler was a humanist and early member of First Unitarian Society (See her photo at the bottom of the image https://firstunitarian.org/FUSArchives/items/show/898). She put her humanistic care for plants, animals and people in action by creating a natural oasis in the city of Minneapolis as well as by teaching.

NO ANIMALS are allowed to enter the park! This is not an accessible hike for wheels. The paths have woodchips.

We will meet near the front gate. Parking is along Butler Garden (road/ path) and in the parking lot https://friendsofeloisebutler.org/pages/gardeninfob.html

Make sure to dress for the weather, including sturdy comfortable shoes, rain gear, and sunscreen, depending on the forecast. Consider insect repellent, too. You may also want a first aid kit, snack, and plenty of water. Bring walking sticks or canes if you so chose. Hiking in sandals can be iffy, but you may want to bring extra shoes if you want to change out of your hiking boots after the hike and/or during lunch.

Afterwards, we can meet at Yangtze Restaurant, 5625 Wayzata Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416 Eating lunch afterwards is totally optional, but highly recommended!!

Future hike locations will include: Fort Snelling State Park/Pike Island (Mendota), Lilydale/Harriet Island Regional Park, and Loring Park. (Fort Snelling State Park requires a State Park Pass and parking may have a fee.)

HumanistsMN is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community for all our members. We welcome everyone who shares our humanist principles. We acknowledge the dignity and worth of all people -- every race, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, social class, abilities, or disabilities. We actively promote a culture of respect, belonging, and compassion as we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive. By participating in HumanistsMN events, you agree to conduct yourself in accordance with these values.

This event is sponsored by HumanistsMN. If you are not yet a member, please consider joining to help us cover our costs and build the humanist movement. Not ready to join? Donations are gratefully accepted. Donate or join at https://humanistsmn.org/.