Queer Lifespace’s Outlandish! Program

Outlandish! is geared towards LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-15 and 16-18. There are numerous studies demonstrating that time spent in nature is incredibly valuable for youth. In our modern-day culture, it is becoming an increasingly rare occurrence. The program aims to bring LGBTQIA+ youth out into nature for day-long hikes and other activities. The participants, accompanied by qualified adults, will be immersed in the natural world where they can learn about themselves and the complex ecosystems around them. There will be 1-2 outings per month on Saturdays. Groups will meet at a central location easily accessed by public transit either in San Francisco, Marin, or East Bay, and locations may include the Marin Headlands, any number of parks in the Oakland hills, Land’s End in SF, any of the hikes around Mt. Tam, and more.