Wildlife Walk for the Queer & Trans Community

Join Marlee (they/them) for a slow, meandering walk and hang at Powell Butte Natural Area. Recently we have seen deer, coyotes, kestrels, lazuli buntings, and many more! The goal of this event is to see some sick wildlife, but also have time to connect and chat with each other 🙂 

This is the first of what will hopefully be many wildlife walks for the Queer and Trans community. Thank you for being part of the pilot!

This event is only for individuals that identify as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ (or Queer) community.  Allies we love you, but this event is not for you. 

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What: Wildlife Walk for the Queer & Trans Community. A super chill, very slow walk through Powell Butte Natural Area. 

When: 9:00am-11am, Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 

Where: Powell Butte Natural Area (directions will be emailed after registering)

What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring your own binoculars, field guides, or anything else you like on a nice walk. 

What to wear: Dress for the weather! We will be staying on the trails, but sturdy, close-toed shoes are recommended. Bring a raincoat or a hat and sunscreen, as appropriate.

What we will provide: Snacks, field guides, some binoculars. We can also provide bus fare to the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.

Health and Safety: We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Masks are not required, but encouraged in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.

Accessibility: This event will require walking, standing, and sitting. The trails we will be travelling are 2.5 miles. The trail is composed of gravel and paved sections. For more trail information click HERE. There will be a bathroom available for this event. There may be some noise from nearby roads, but generally the park is quiet. 

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Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Portland General Electric, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, Portland Parks & Recreation, and Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services.