LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Walkabout with the Washington Grunge
Sat, May 23
|Gibson Preserve
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 Gibson Preserve in Searsmont.
Time & Location
May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Gibson Preserve, 621 Woodmans Mill Rd, Searsmont, ME 04973, USA
About the event
The Grunge, in partnership with Georges River Land Trust, 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.
The first Welcoming Walkabout will take place at Gibson Preserve in Searsmont from 10am-12pm on Saturday, May 23. LGBTQIA+ community members, along with their allies, are invited to explore the preserve’s woodland, riverside trails and connect with new and familiar friends!
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.
Upcoming Welcoming Walkabouts include:
Saturday, May 23 at Gibson Preserve (Searsmont)
Saturday, June 20 at Pool Preserve (Union)