You’re invited to join Chicagoland organization, Black People Outside (BPO), for a community hike.
At BPO, we understand the need for representation and comfort when trying new experiences. As city dwellers ourselves, we realized the lack of diversity in outdoor spaces and made it our mission to change that. With Black People Outside, we aim to make the great outdoors just as appealing as the city and break down barriers for urban communities to explore and discover nature
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"Our journey began during the pandemic lockdown, when travel restrictions forced us to seek adventure closer to home. That's when we took a chance and went camping in Grand Tetons National Park. The stunning landscape left us inspired, but also aware of the lack of diversity in the outdoors. And so, BPO was born from our desire to share this experience and encourage others to join us. We use social media to spread the word and build a community of outdoor enthusiasts, united by our love for adventure and diversity."Â
We will be doing a Community Hike at Lyman Woods Forest Preserve with local organization, Black People Outside (BPO).
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We will meet at 9:30am at Lyman Woods Forest Preserve. There will be a demo fleet of Arc'teryx Norvan LD 3 shoes available onsite for attendees to use on the trails. Afterwards, there will be a pizza party at the new Arc'teryx Oakbrook Center location.
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 Lyman Woods & William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center, 901 31st St. Downers Grove, IL 60515
This hike will consist of 3-4 miles.
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Afterwards, there will be an after party at the new Arc'teryx Oakbrook location with complimentary pizza, giveaways, and sips. (Must be 21+ to consume alcohol options).
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Photography and videography will be take place onsite.
Reserve your spot. Limited Spaces Available.Â
Date: Sunday, November 26th, 2023
Times:Â 9:30AM-1PM (After party in store at Arc'teryx Oakbrook Center)
Start location: Lyman Woods & William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center, 901 31st St. Downers Grove, IL 60515
Hike Distance:Â 3-4 miles
After party: Arc'teryx Oakbrook Center, 2228 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Please remember to bring water for this hike.
Black People Outside provide accessible & attainable outdoor adventures, showing off Chicago's nature scene with free group hikes.
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