LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Walkabout: Appleton Preserve
Sun, Aug 23
|Appleton Preserve and Magog Falls Trail
LGBTQIA+ community members, along with their allies, are invited to explore the preserve’s woodland, riverside trails and connect with new and familiar friends. Join us and the Washington Grunge for a group hike and gathering at the riverside trails of Appleton Preserve!
Time & Location
Aug 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Appleton Preserve and Magog Falls Trail, 265 Camden Rd, Appleton, ME 04862, USA
About the event
The Grunge, in partnership with Georges River Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy, will host Welcoming Walkabouts, outdoor meetups for LGBTQIA+ community members at various trails throughout the Midcoast this summer. Treks include a short hike with time to foster connections with each other and with nature.
This Welcoming Walkabout will take place at Appleton Preserve from 10am-12pm on Sunday, August 23. LGBTQIA+ community members, along with their allies, are invited to explore the preserve’s woodland trails and connect with new and familiar friends! This preserve offers views of the St. George River and is known beaver, migratory bird, and waterfowl habitat.
These walks are free and open to all ages. Children and leashed dogs are welcome. Please register. If you take photos at the event, please make sure you have permission from others.
The Washington Grunge is an affirming rural community for LGBTQIA+ folks, families, and friends. Founded in west…