PDX Single 30 & 40 Somethings

• This is Untapped Trivia, which is on paper and typically has some cool rounds with pictures or audio.
• We'll be on the outdoor patio, which is covered and has some heaters in the winter and fans in the summer. I'd suggest bringing/wearing layers.
• We'll meet at 6:00 to try to snag some good tables next to each other, and so we can chat and get some drinks/food.
• The picnic table you sit at will become your trivia team. Teams can be up to 7 people. Trivia starts promptly at 7 pm (but do please show up closer to 6 if you can) and goes til 9.
• Our group is not hardcore about trivia. We're focused on having fun and getting to know each other. Don't worry about getting an answer wrong or not knowing any.
• Look for the tables with red candles on them - that's where people from our Meetup group will be and sit. The rest of the folks in White Owl will be general members of the public.
• When you arrive, cross your name off the sign-in sheet and (if I remember to bring them and if you want to) grab a conversation starter sticker that will say something like "I really love _____" for you to fill in.

What to expect now on Meetup:

• The first 25 people to RSVP will go straight to the 'going' list, and after that everyone will go on a waitlist. I'll move some people over from the waitlist, with a priority going to people who will help balance the gender ratio, haven't no-showed before, are fun/friendly regulars, etc. (Paying for the Meetup+ thing doesn't actually do anything to prioritize you on this kind of waitlist, FYI.)

Housekeeping:

• As always, let's make sure to be respectful to everyone and support the venue (please plan to order a few food/drink items).
• Please keep your RSVP up to date and check in with Kristina or cross your name off the sign-in sheet when you arrive so you don't get marked as a no-show. We regularly remove people with 2+ no-shows from the group.
• Make sure to follow the Community Rules in this group's About section. These include no harassing or aggressive behavior, no touching anyone at an event without explicit verbal consent, and only showing up to events you're on the 'going' list for. If anyone violates these rules or makes you feel uncomfortable, please let the event host (like Kristina) know or reach out to another group organizer (like Max, Brenda, Kevin, Cory, Rachel, Cat or Erin).
• Reminder: Meetup hosts/organizers are volunteers who dedicate their time, planning skills, emotional labor, and a little money (pens, nametags, etc.) to make these events possible... and we can't control everything. Thanks for your understanding and appreciation - it goes a long way :-)
• Interested in hosting? Please reach out to me/Kristina. I'm at maximum capacity for hosting, but I'd love to support more organizers posting more events.

Any questions? Let me know in the comments or send me a message.

What is the City Nature Challenge?
It's an annual "bioblitz" where people around the world document the plants and wildlife in their cities, just by adding photos (or audio recordings) with the date and location to an app/website I absolutely love called iNaturalist. That data is used by scientists, conservationists and the community to better understand urban biodiversity and how different species are doing.

What to expect:

• Powell Butte Nature Park is pretty big (3x the size of Mount Tabor) and has a nice mix of open meadows and forest.
• There's a decent-sized parking lot with a restroom where we'll be meeting.
• From the parking lot, there is a mix of paved and gravel/dirt paths that aren't too narrow. (If you'd like to stay on the paved paths, let me know and we can do that.)
• We'll probably see (or hear) a bunch of cool stuff: various wildflowers in bloom, many types of birds (woodpeckers, birds of prey, hummingbirds, etc.), butterflies, maybe deer or a (harmless) garter snake... and perhaps even something that hasn't been documented at this park before.
• We may naturally splinter into some smaller groups if folks want to check out different areas, but you can 100% stay with me the whole time. In much of the meadow area you can see pretty far too, so you could explore a bit and still stay within sight distance of the main group.

What to bring:

• Your phone. (If you'd like to participate in the bioblitz, I'd recommend downloading the iNaturlist app and creating your account before the event just to save time.)
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, etc.
• Snacks or lunch, if you want. Some folks might stick around afterwards and eat near the park entrance. Or some folks could go out to eat somewhere afterwards.
• Totally optional: If you have binoculars or a camera with a zoom lens you'd like to bring, go for it.
• Have a well-behaved kiddo? Feel free to bring them if you promise they won't run off trail (there is stinging nettle) or stomp on any critters :-)

Pretty please...

• Let's follow the Leave No Trace principles, which include things like not picking wildflowers, packing out all your trash, and staying on existing trails.
• No dogs, please. They tend to scare off some wildlife, and honestly they can stress me out a bit.
• As always, make sure to follow the Community Rules in this group's About section, and please keep your RSVP up to date.

Any questions? Comment below or send me a message.