Upcoming Events

  • 5/1 Queer Restoration with Golden Gate Parks Conservancy

    Friday, May 1st, 2026. 10:00am to 1:00pm.

    Join us and our friends at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy at Mori Point! This preserve is known for it's spring superblooms, views of the rugged coastline, and rare wildlife species. Join us for a morning getting to know each other, bonding outdoors, and taking care of the land. Activities may include weeding, mulching, or watering. 

  • 5/17 Queer Hike at St Josephs Hill

    Sunday, May 17th, 2026. 8:30am to 11:30am.

    Join other members of our queer community for a hike through wildflowers and manzanitas in the Santa Cruz Mountains! From expansive views to unique native plants, this hike will feature a special look at the flora and fauna of the Santa Cruz Mountains. This activity will require hiking on uneven dirt trails with moderately strenous terrain. Participants can expect to hike up to 4 miles, and gain 666 ft of elevation.

  • 6/8 Bats, Bugs, and Birds: Queer Sunset Hike at Bear Creek Redwoods

    Monday, June 8th, 2026. 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

    Join other members of our queer community for a hike to watch the forest transition from day to night. The hike will feature the winged creatures of the redwoods, including unique species of bats and their habitat. Participants can expect to walk up to three miles on hilly uneven terrain, with various levels of daylight.

  • 7/16-19 Queer CampOUT: Tahoe National Forest

    Thurs July 16th - Sun July 19th, 2026.

    Branching Out Adventures is hosting the 6th annual Queer CampOUT at Wild Plum Campground in Sierra City, CA. Attending this event means a weekend of queer community, thoughtful conversation, romping around the woods, and celebrating queer joy! The weekend will include activities like hiking, yoga, river exploration, games, open mic night, and celebrating the joy that is being queer outside!

Recent Events

Fungus Foray at Foothills Nature Preserve with Grassroots Ecology

Queer Halloween Night Hike at Monte Bello Preserve

Elephant Seal Tour at Año Nuevo

Queer Tide Pooling at Carmet Beach

Queer CampOUT in Tahoe National Forest

Queer Birding at Ravenswood Preserve

OUT Backpacking at Portola Redwoods

Queer Tide Pooling at Pigeon Point