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DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, TWO DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (***)
Join us on our Full Moon Series Hike for a transformative night-hiking experience under the April "Pink" Moon.
Immerse yourself in the magic of the night as we embark on a journey through Bunns Creek Park. This full moon hike offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the landscape.
As we hike, we will pause periodically to gaze at the Pink Moon (howling optional), a celestial event that often corresponds with the early springtime blooms of a certain wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata—commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox—which also went by the name “moss pink.”
In many Anishinaabe traditions, the April full moon is often associated with the "Ziizbaakdoke Giizis" (Sugaring Moon). This time signifies the period when maple sap is running, crucial for making maple syrup.
Our Full Moon Hikes require that everyone carry their own light source, whether a headlamp or flashlight (mandatory).
If you wish to carpool to this event, please see details under the carpools section below.
Event Leader: Chelsea Owasi. Click for more information!
Arrival Time: By 7:00pm. We will begin the hike no later than 7:15pm. The time arranged allows for you to have time to attend to personal needs such as organizing your gear and for the leader to share information with the group.
Location: Bunn's Creek. Exact meeting location will be shared with registered participants.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the ancestral lands of the Ininiw, Anishinaabe, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Metis Nation. Our organization, Backcountry Women, is based on Treaty No. 1 Territory, and we appreciate that this event takes place on Treaty No 1. Territory.
Overall Difficulty Rating: Due to the factors mentioned below, this activity is rated a 1/5.
This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.
Activity Category: Full Moon Series (special series)
Duration/Distance: Approximately 2 hours and 4-6 KM.
Experience: All skill levels welcome. You should have the ability to walk with the group at a moderate, steady pace for the duration of the activity. Appropriate footwear and layered clothing is required. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight.
Terrain: Gravel. Trail is generally level.
Pace: This activity will be at a steady, moderate pace.
Please leave dogs at home.
Carpools: If you are interested in carpooling to this event go to the Backcountry Women - Community Forum group on Facebook. Select Chats near the top of the page (from a mobile device) or in a box on the right of the page (from a computer) and select the BCW Event Carpools chat. The Carpool Chat Guidelines are displayed as a Featured Post in the group for your convenience. Please be sure you are familiar with the guidelines prior to use of this chat!
Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mail prior to an event.
Registering for this event secures you a spot and fees are non-refundable and no credits will be issued, unless under exceptional circumstances. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.
