Join Wildlands Trust for our first Trail Mixer: Hiker Speed Meeting event at Davis-Douglas Farm in Plymouth. Make new hiking friends before hitting the trails! In this indoor speed meeting event, be ready to chat and play some games! See if you are hiking compatible and be connected with any matches after the event. This event is for adults and is geared towards new and experienced hikers in Southeastern Massachusetts.
When attendees check in, we will have a sticker cheat sheet to share their hiking experience/interests on their name tags. The categories will be beginner (hike 1-3 miles), intermediate (hike 4-7 miles), and advanced (hike 7+ miles), with options to include backpacking/camping and being willing to travel (outside Southeastern Massachusetts) for hikes.
Rotations will be 5 minutes long with facilitated questions and games. Some games include “trail sayings” trivia, a 10 Essentials scavenger hunt (with everyone!), and playing a round of nature bingo!
All attendees will be given a hiker match card to record their interactions and turn in at the end of the event. Hiking matches are not guaranteed, but if you have any, Wildlands Trust will let you know in the days after!
Hiker Safety: Always remember to tell another responsible person (who is not on the trails!) where you are going, who you are hiking with, when you will be back, and that you will check in when you return safely.
Registration closes on Friday, February 20 at 12 PM. Want to sign up after registration closes? Please email: events@wildlandstrust.org
Ticket Price:
Members - $2
Nonmembers - $5
Parking:
Meet at Wildlands Trust’s Conservation Barn at Davis-Douglas Farm, 675 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360.
Parking is available along the gravel road. Then walk up the gravel walkway to meet us inside the barn.
From Route 3: Take Exit 7 (old Exit 3) and head southwest on Clark Road. Turn left at the intersection onto Long Pond Road. Turn sharp right into Wildlands Trust’s headquarters at Davis-Douglas Farm.
What to Bring:
Dress comfortably in warm layers, though we will be inside, it is still winter!
Outside food or drinks are welcome
What to Expect:
Wildlands Trust staff to facilitate!
Coffee and tea will be provided
Interacting with other hikers in 5-minute rotations through facilitated questions and games
Be connected with any mutual hiker matches post-event
Inappropriate behavior or conversations will not be tolerated and result in immediate dismissal without refund
Restrictions:
Ages 18+
Minimum 10 participants
Maximum 24 participants
Cancellations and postponements due to weather will be announced online and registered attendees will be notified via email.
Questions? Please email: events@wildlandstrust.org