Idaho Sierra Club

Idaho Sierra Club Outings Leader Training

Sat, Mar 14 · 10:00 AM MDT

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Please RSVP HERE! RSVP-ing on MeetUp only will NOT guarantee you a spot.

Interested in becoming an Outings Leader with Idaho Sierra Club? Join this in-person training to learn how to lead meaningful and inclusive outdoor trips for folks in our community and follow Sierra Club Outings policies. Possible trips you could lead include hikes, camping/backpacking trips, bike rides, caving outings, and other adventures that you have experience in. .

Snacks and a free lunch will be provided!

This training is best done in-person, but we can provide a virtual option if needed. Please reach out if you would like to attend but need a hybrid option.

What to expect
10:00 am - 10:30 am │ Welcome, Intros, & Housekeeping
10:30 - 11:20 am │ Modules 1 and 2: Commitments to Equity, History and Structure of Sierra Club & our Outings. Info about Idaho Sierra Club's Outings programs: General Outings and OUTdoors Idaho (LGBTQ+ OUTings).
11:20 - 11:30 am │ Break
11:30 am - 12:20pm │ Modules 3, 4, and 5: Planning Outings, Participant Evaluation, Conservation and Connections.
12:30 - 1:00 pm │ Lunch break
1:00 - 2:25 pm │ Modules 6 & 7, and 8: Conducting an Outing (Checklist for Success), Ethical Leadership and Decision Making, Risk Management.
2:25 - 2:30 pm │ Break
2:30 - 3:00 pm │ Closing/Hand out Certificates
Level: Easy
Bring: Optional: Paper/pencil and notebook or computer to take notes

LGBTQ+ Hike at Shoofly Oolites

Sun, Mar 15 · 10:00 AM MDT

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Partnership event with Big Gal Backpackers Boise.

RSVP HERE to attend (not on meetup).

Big Gal Backpackers Boise and Sierra Clubs OUTdoors Idaho are collaboratively hosting a day hike at the Shoofly Oolite Interpretive Trail Site, a cool geologic area in the Owyhee canyonlands. About an 1h 15 minutes drive from Boise, the site features oolites, aka “egg stones,” as well some fossils and interesting rock formations, remnants from the ancient Lake Idaho, which existed during the Pliocene Era about 2-5 million years ago. Enjoy some beautiful scenery and build queer community in Idaho's great OUTdoors!

Beaver Naturalist Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · 12:00 PM MDT

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PLEASE RSVP HERE ON THE SIERRA CLUB WEBSITE! RSVP-ing on MeetUp alone will NOT guarantee you a spot on the trip.

Join the Idaho Sierra Club for an easy naturalist walk near Marianne Williams Park to learn about beavers (and look for birds)! Emily Iskin, a Fluvial Geomorphologist focusing on beaver restoration research, will teach us about beavers and how they benefit the ecosystem. She’ll point out signs of beavers along the trail.

What to expect:
12:00 p.m. | Meet the Marianne Willams Park Picnic Shelter and share a picnic lunch (sandwiches from Boise Co op!)
12:10 p.m. | Pre-hike meeting and review of event safety and expectations; intro info about beavers by Emily
12:30 p.m. | Walk along Marianne Willams Trail while learning from Emily about beavers and keeping an eye out for beaver sign
2:00 p.m. | Arrive back at trailhead. Event concludes.

Who is this outing for?
Most people should be able to participate in this walk as it is an easy, flat trail and we'll go at a pace comfortable for all participants. However, this trail is not wheelchair accessible. While part of the trail is paved, part of it is on a dirt path.

Trail information
We'll begin on the paved trails of Marianne Williams Park and then walk alongside the Boise River. The walks will be 4 miles at 56
ft feet elevation gain. There is minimal shade. See our route on AllTrails.

More about difficulty, skill level, and safety:
Our trip leaders will carry a full first aid kit along with extra water. We will be making a few stops along the way as needed to regroup, and to take photos. Trip leaders will be at the front, middle, and back of the group, communicating along the way to ensure all is well and that the group isn't too spread out. Please reach out to a group leader if you have any questions about the difficulty level of the route or what to expect!

Food
Lunch is on us! Please let us know your dietary restrictions in your RSVP.

Other considerations:

Kids & families are welcome!

No dogs or other pets on this outing (we love your furry friends, but please leave them home).

Please fill out a separate registration form for each person, so we can have a signed waiver on file for each person.

We expect everyone joining this event to act respectfully and help create a safe and inclusive space for folks from marginalized identity groups. All participants must adhere to the standards of conduct in our Participant Agreement
Level: Easy
Cost: Free!
Signup Instructions: Please RSVP for this event by Thursday, April 9 at 8pm so we have a headcount for food. If you RSVP after this point, we cannot guarantee being able to accommodate your dietary restrictions or have enough food for you.
Bring: Water, clothing layers appropriate for the weather, sturdy shoes, sun protection (e.g. hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), and binoculars if you have them (well have a few extra pairs for folks to share/borrow).
Additional Directions: Park at the parking lot at Marianne Williams Park. There are 31 parking spaces. The hike leaders will be in the parking area displaying a Sierra Club banner.
Carpool: To conserve parking spaces at this trailhead, and ensure there is plenty of room for event participants and others utilizing these trails, you may consider carpooling with friends, family, or others attending this event. Carpooling is at the sole risk of participants, and the Sierra Club will not assume responsibility for carpools.Outings leaders will not assign which cars participants ride in. If you need a ride, or would like to offer a ride, let us know and we can share that information with other participants.
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
Cancellation Policy: Leaders will check weather conditions the morning of the event. If the weather is considered unsafe, we will postpone the trip to a later date and communicate the new plans with all participants.